CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CNK • US17243V1026
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30.46 USD
+0.09 (+0.3%)
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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.
- Each year in the past 5 years CNK had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of CNK (3.08%) is better than 77.22% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of CNK (33.69%) is better than 94.94% of its industry peers.
- CNK's Return On Invested Capital of 7.53% is amongst the best of the industry. CNK outperforms 84.81% of its industry peers.
- CNK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.42%. This is significantly below the industry average of 159.10%.
- 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
- CNK has a Profit Margin of 4.38%. This is in the better half of the industry: CNK outperforms 75.95% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.97%, CNK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CNK has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 64.13%, CNK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.89% 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CNK is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CNK has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for CNK has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for CNK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- CNK has an Altman-Z score of 1.40. This is a bad value and indicates that CNK is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- CNK has a Altman-Z score (1.40) 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.
- CNK's Debt to FCF ratio of 11.21 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CNK outperforms 63.29% of its industry peers.
- CNK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.84. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- CNK's Debt to Equity ratio of 4.84 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CNK is outperformed by 75.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.4 |
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC8.88%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.71 indicates that CNK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- CNK's Current ratio of 0.71 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CNK is outperformed by 63.29% of its industry peers.
- CNK has a Quick 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.
- CNK has a Quick ratio of 0.67. This is in the lower half of the industry: CNK underperforms 65.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 |
3. CNK Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CNK shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -35.47%.
- Looking at the last year, CNK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.15% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 35.33% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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
- CNK is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 25.71% yearly.
- CNK is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.21% yearly.
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
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. CNK Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.25, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CNK.
- CNK's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CNK is cheaper than 87.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.34. CNK is around the same levels.
- CNK is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.82.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CNK indicates a rather cheap valuation: CNK is cheaper than 88.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.18, CNK is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CNK is valued cheaper than 84.81% of the companies in the same industry.
- 83.54% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CNK, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CNK's 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)0.41
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 1.17%, CNK has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 9.59, CNK pays a better dividend. On top of this CNK pays more dividend than 88.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- CNK's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.17% |
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
- CNK pays out 28.50% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP28.5%
EPS Next 2Y34.8%
EPS Next 3Y25.71%
CNK Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
30.46
+0.09 (+0.3%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)02-18 2026-02-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-01 2026-05-01/bmo
Inst Owners111.1%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners2.46%
Ins Owner Change-0.06%
Market Cap3.56B
Revenue(TTM)3.12B
Net Income(TTM)136.50M
Analysts77.65
Price Target32.56 (6.89%)
Short Float %11.15%
Short Ratio4.96
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.17% |
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)0.89%
PT rev (3m)-4.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-55.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.9%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.36%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.92%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.82 | ||
| P/S | 1.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.98 | ||
| P/B | 8.78 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.54 |
EPS(TTM)1.31
EY4.3%
EPS(NY)2.06
Fwd EY6.75%
FCF(TTM)1.52
FCFY4.98%
OCF(TTM)3.39
OCFY11.13%
SpS26.67
BVpS3.47
TBVpS-9.77
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number10.11
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 | 1.4 |
F-Score5
WACC8.88%
ROIC/WACC0.85
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.
What is the profitability of CNK stock?
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 23.25 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.78.
How financially healthy is CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC?
The financial health rating of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) is 3 / 10.