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CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

27.99 USD
+0.02 (+0.07%)
Last: 11/25/2025, 7:16:26 PM
28.38 USD
+0.39 (+1.39%)
After Hours: 11/25/2025, 7:16:26 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, CNK scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CNK was compared to 80 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. While CNK has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. CNK has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

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 4 of the past 5 years.
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

CNK's Return On Assets of 3.46% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CNK outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 40.04%, CNK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
CNK has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.98%) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CNK 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 has a Profit Margin of 4.87%. This is in the better half of the industry: CNK outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CNK has grown nicely.
CNK's Operating Margin of 11.65% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CNK outperforms 72.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CNK has remained more or less at the same level.
CNK has a better Gross Margin (63.95%) 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

CNK has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CNK has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CNK has been increased compared to 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 1.37, we must say that CNK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CNK's Altman-Z score of 1.37 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CNK outperforms 52.50% of its industry peers.
CNK has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.15. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CNK would need 7.15 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.15, CNK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
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 1.37
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC8.05%
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

A Current Ratio of 0.76 indicates that CNK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CNK has a worse Current ratio (0.76) 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.
The Quick ratio of CNK (0.72) is worse 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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.95% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.19% 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 5Y5.19%

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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.91, the valuation of CNK can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CNK indicates a rather cheap valuation: CNK is cheaper than 82.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.98, CNK is valued a bit cheaper.
CNK is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.03.
90.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CNK, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
CNK is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.91
Fwd PE 13.03
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

CNK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CNK is cheaper than 78.75% of the companies in the same industry.
90.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CNK, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.56
EV/EBITDA 8.38
CNK Per share dataCNK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of CNK may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.22
EPS Next 2Y2.88%
EPS Next 3Y7.95%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CNK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.24%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 44.94, CNK pays a better dividend. On top of this CNK pays more dividend than 86.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.24, CNK pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.24%

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 (11/25/2025, 7:16:26 PM)

After market: 28.38 +0.39 (+1.39%)

27.99

+0.02 (+0.07%)

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-0.86%
Market Cap3.22B
Revenue(TTM)3.15B
Net Income(TTM)153.50M
Analysts77.65
Price Target34.84 (24.47%)
Short Float %11.9%
Short Ratio3.57
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.24%
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)-4.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.6%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.77%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.85%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.91
Fwd PE 13.03
P/S 1.02
P/FCF 11.56
P/OCF 7.24
P/B 8.4
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.38
EPS(TTM)1.48
EY5.29%
EPS(NY)2.15
Fwd EY7.68%
FCF(TTM)2.42
FCFY8.65%
OCF(TTM)3.87
OCFY13.81%
SpS27.41
BVpS3.33
TBVpS-10.11
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.22
Graham Number10.53
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 1.37
F-Score4
WACC8.05%
ROIC/WACC1.12
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 5Y5.19%
EBIT growth 1Y25.84%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-2.31%
EBIT Next Year74.37%
EBIT Next 3Y28.13%
EBIT Next 5Y16.07%
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 18.91 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.4.