CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CNK • US17243V1026
Current stock price
26.6 USD
+0.23 (+0.87%)
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This CNK fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CNK Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CNK had positive earnings in the past year.
- CNK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In multiple years CNK reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- CNK had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- CNK has a better Return On Assets (3.08%) than 75.95% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of CNK (33.69%) is better than 93.67% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.53%, CNK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.81% of the companies in the same industry.
- CNK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.42%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.46%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (7.53%) for CNK is above the 3 year average (7.42%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.08% | ||
| ROE | 33.69% | ||
| ROIC | 7.53% |
ROA(3y)4.3%
ROA(5y)-0.12%
ROE(3y)48.19%
ROE(5y)-45.43%
ROIC(3y)7.42%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.38%, CNK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.97%, CNK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CNK has grown nicely.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 64.13%, CNK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- CNK's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.38% | ||
| GM | 64.13% |
OM growth 3Y51.8%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.15%
GM growth 5Y-0.48%
2. CNK Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CNK is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for CNK has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CNK has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, CNK has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.32, we must say that CNK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- CNK has a Altman-Z score (1.32) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CNK has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.21. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CNK would need 11.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 11.21, CNK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.84 is on the high side and indicates that CNK has dependencies on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 4.84, CNK is not doing good in the industry: 77.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.32 |
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC10.07%
2.3 Liquidity
- CNK has a Current Ratio of 0.71. This is a bad value and indicates that CNK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of CNK (0.71) is worse than 68.35% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.67 indicates that CNK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- CNK has a Quick ratio of 0.67. This is in the lower half of the industry: CNK underperforms 72.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 |
3. CNK Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for CNK have decreased strongly by -35.47% in the last year.
- CNK shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.15%.
- CNK shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 35.33% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-35.47%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-51.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.15%
Revenue growth 3Y8.26%
Revenue growth 5Y35.33%
Sales Q2Q%-4.67%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CNK will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 25.71% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.21% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y56.94%
EPS Next 2Y34.8%
EPS Next 3Y25.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.38%
Revenue Next 2Y6.49%
Revenue Next 3Y5.5%
Revenue Next 5Y5.21%
3.3 Evolution
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. CNK Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.31 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CNK.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CNK is valued cheaper than 87.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.73, CNK is valued a bit cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.94, which indicates a correct valuation of CNK.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CNK indicates a rather cheap valuation: CNK is cheaper than 87.34% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.72. CNK is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CNK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.54% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CNK indicates a rather cheap valuation: CNK is cheaper than 89.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.62 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of CNK may justify a higher PE ratio.
- CNK's earnings are expected to grow with 25.71% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.36
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y34.8%
EPS Next 3Y25.71%
5. CNK Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.41%, CNK has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.48, CNK pays a better dividend. On top of this CNK pays more dividend than 88.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, CNK is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.41% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CNK decreases each year by -22.38%.
- CNK has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-22.38%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 28.50% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CNK. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP28.5%
EPS Next 2Y34.8%
EPS Next 3Y25.71%
CNK Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:CNK (3/20/2026, 10:43:45 AM)
26.6
+0.23 (+0.87%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)02-18 2026-02-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30/bmo
Inst Owners111.02%
Inst Owner Change2.66%
Ins Owners2.02%
Ins Owner Change0.07%
Market Cap3.07B
Revenue(TTM)3.12B
Net Income(TTM)136.50M
Analysts77.65
Price Target32.27 (21.32%)
Short Float %12.09%
Short Ratio4.52
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.41% |
Yearly Dividend0.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)-22.38%
DP28.5%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-03 2026-03-03 (0.09)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)14.64%
Min EPS beat(2)-47.96%
Max EPS beat(2)77.24%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-21.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-100.53%
Max EPS beat(4)77.24%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)57.37%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)52.05%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-5.3%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.63%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.25%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.63%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.25%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.06%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.23%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.94%
PT rev (1m)-1.65%
PT rev (3m)-7.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-448.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.72%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.57%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.94 | ||
| P/S | 0.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.34 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.76 | ||
| P/B | 7.58 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.62 |
EPS(TTM)1.31
EY4.92%
EPS(NY)2.06
Fwd EY7.73%
FCF(TTM)1.53
FCFY5.77%
OCF(TTM)3.43
OCFY12.89%
SpS26.96
BVpS3.51
TBVpS-9.88
PEG (NY)0.36
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number10.17
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.08% | ||
| ROE | 33.69% | ||
| ROCE | 9.53% | ||
| ROIC | 7.53% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.33% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.93% | ||
| OM | 10.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.38% | ||
| GM | 64.13% | ||
| FCFM | 5.69% |
ROA(3y)4.3%
ROA(5y)-0.12%
ROE(3y)48.19%
ROE(5y)-45.43%
ROIC(3y)7.42%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)9.28%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)19.09%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)9.39%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y70.09%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y67.55%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y51.8%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.15%
GM growth 5Y-0.48%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.7
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.21 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.61 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 108.42% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.03% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.39 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.85% | ||
| Profit Quality | 129.82% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.32 |
F-Score5
WACC10.07%
ROIC/WACC0.75
Cap/Depr(3y)85.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)67.72%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.62%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.54%
Profit Quality(3y)130.93%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-35.47%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-51.52%
EPS Next Y56.94%
EPS Next 2Y34.8%
EPS Next 3Y25.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.15%
Revenue growth 3Y8.26%
Revenue growth 5Y35.33%
Sales Q2Q%-4.67%
Revenue Next Year9.38%
Revenue Next 2Y6.49%
Revenue Next 3Y5.5%
Revenue Next 5Y5.21%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.68%
EBIT growth 3Y64.35%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year100%
EBIT Next 3Y29.44%
EBIT Next 5Y17.33%
FCF growth 1Y-43.78%
FCF growth 3Y91.33%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-15%
OCF growth 3Y42.81%
OCF growth 5YN/A
CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC / CNK Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CNK.
What is the valuation status of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC?
CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) is expected to grow by 56.94% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) stock?
The dividend rating of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 28.5%.