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CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CNK - US17243V1026 - Common Stock

21.95 USD
-1.91 (-8.01%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:11:30 PM
22.08 USD
+0.13 (+0.59%)
After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:11:30 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CNK. CNK was compared to 80 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. CNK has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. CNK has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CNK was profitable.
In the past year CNK had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years CNK reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years CNK 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
CNK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCNK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M -600M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.46%, CNK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 40.04%, CNK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of CNK (8.98%) is better than 81.25% of its industry peers.
CNK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.91%. This is below the industry average of 9.33%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.91%) for CNK is below the current ROIC(8.98%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.46%
ROE 40.04%
ROIC 8.98%
ROA(3y)1.43%
ROA(5y)-2.94%
ROE(3y)-43.93%
ROE(5y)-67.71%
ROIC(3y)5.91%
ROIC(5y)N/A
CNK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCNK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200

1.3 Margins

CNK's Profit Margin of 4.87% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CNK outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
CNK's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.65%, CNK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.50% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CNK has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of CNK (63.95%) is better than 72.50% of its industry peers.
CNK's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.65%
PM (TTM) 4.87%
GM 63.95%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-0.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y11.48%
GM growth 3Y-0.83%
GM growth 5Y0.4%
CNK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCNK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CNK is creating some value.
CNK has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CNK has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CNK has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CNK Yearly Shares OutstandingCNK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
CNK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCNK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.31, we must say that CNK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CNK has a Altman-Z score (1.31) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CNK is 7.15, which is on the high side as it means it would take CNK, 7.15 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CNK has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.15. This is in the better half of the industry: CNK outperforms 67.50% of its industry peers.
CNK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 5.13. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CNK's Debt to Equity ratio of 5.13 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CNK is outperformed by 77.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.13
Debt/FCF 7.15
Altman-Z 1.31
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC8.35%
CNK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCNK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

CNK has a Current Ratio of 0.76. 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 (0.76) is worse than 66.25% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.72 indicates that CNK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CNK has a worse Quick ratio (0.72) than 65.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.76
Quick Ratio 0.72
CNK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCNK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CNK shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.52%.
CNK shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.49% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 9.70% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.47% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.52%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y4.49%
EPS Q2Q%-29.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.7%
Revenue growth 3Y26.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.47%
Sales Q2Q%-6.98%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CNK will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.95% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.32% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-29.66%
EPS Next 2Y2.88%
EPS Next 3Y7.95%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.84%
Revenue Next 2Y7.23%
Revenue Next 3Y6.3%
Revenue Next 5Y5.32%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
CNK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCNK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B
CNK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCNK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 -2 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.83, CNK is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CNK indicates a rather cheap valuation: CNK is cheaper than 85.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CNK is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.22, the valuation of CNK can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CNK is valued cheaper than 91.25% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CNK to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.10), we can say CNK is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.83
Fwd PE 10.22
CNK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCNK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CNK is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CNK is valued cheaper than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.26
EV/EBITDA 7.65
CNK Per share dataCNK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CNK has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.31
EPS Next 2Y2.88%
EPS Next 3Y7.95%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CNK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.31%.
CNK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 37.67. CNK pays more dividend than 86.25% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.31, CNK pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.31%

5.2 History

CNK has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
CNK Yearly Dividends per shareCNK Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y2.88%
EPS Next 3Y7.95%
CNK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCNK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M -600M

CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC

NYSE:CNK (12/5/2025, 8:11:30 PM)

After market: 22.08 +0.13 (+0.59%)

21.95

-1.91 (-8.01%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Inst Owners123.23%
Inst Owner Change-8.43%
Ins Owners2.08%
Ins Owner Change-0.54%
Market Cap2.58B
Revenue(TTM)3.15B
Net Income(TTM)153.50M
Analysts77.65
Price Target34.84 (58.72%)
Short Float %12.8%
Short Ratio4.13
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.31%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date11-28 2025-11-28 (0.09)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)31.3%
Min EPS beat(2)-14.63%
Max EPS beat(2)77.24%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-12.81%
Min EPS beat(4)-100.53%
Max EPS beat(4)77.24%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)61.79%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)31.93%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)6.35%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.25%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.9%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.65%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.23%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.72%
PT rev (1m)1.95%
PT rev (3m)1.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.81%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.6%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.77%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.85%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.83
Fwd PE 10.22
P/S 0.82
P/FCF 9.26
P/OCF 5.8
P/B 6.73
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.65
EPS(TTM)1.48
EY6.74%
EPS(NY)2.15
Fwd EY9.79%
FCF(TTM)2.37
FCFY10.8%
OCF(TTM)3.79
OCFY17.25%
SpS26.84
BVpS3.26
TBVpS-9.9
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.31
Graham Number10.42
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.46%
ROE 40.04%
ROCE 10.38%
ROIC 8.98%
ROICexc 10.32%
ROICexgc 20.77%
OM 11.65%
PM (TTM) 4.87%
GM 63.95%
FCFM 8.83%
ROA(3y)1.43%
ROA(5y)-2.94%
ROE(3y)-43.93%
ROE(5y)-67.71%
ROIC(3y)5.91%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)7.77%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)16.27%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)6.83%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y17.77%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y8.59%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-0.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y11.48%
GM growth 3Y-0.83%
GM growth 5Y0.4%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.71
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.13
Debt/FCF 7.15
Debt/EBITDA 3.47
Cap/Depr 83.52%
Cap/Sales 5.27%
Interest Coverage 2.54
Cash Conversion 78.54%
Profit Quality 181.43%
Current Ratio 0.76
Quick Ratio 0.72
Altman-Z 1.31
F-Score4
WACC8.35%
ROIC/WACC1.08
Cap/Depr(3y)64.73%
Cap/Depr(5y)52.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.58%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.52%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y4.49%
EPS Q2Q%-29.41%
EPS Next Y-29.66%
EPS Next 2Y2.88%
EPS Next 3Y7.95%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.7%
Revenue growth 3Y26.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.47%
Sales Q2Q%-6.98%
Revenue Next Year6.84%
Revenue Next 2Y7.23%
Revenue Next 3Y6.3%
Revenue Next 5Y5.32%
EBIT growth 1Y25.84%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-2.31%
EBIT Next Year74.37%
EBIT Next 3Y28.13%
EBIT Next 5Y15.94%
FCF growth 1Y-9.87%
FCF growth 3Y64.6%
FCF growth 5Y4.05%
OCF growth 1Y0.14%
OCF growth 3Y41.01%
OCF growth 5Y-3.68%

CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC / CNK 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 for CNK stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC?

CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the valuation of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) is 14.83 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.73.