IMAX CORP (IMAX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:IMAX - CA45245E1097 - Common Stock
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IMAX gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 80 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. IMAX is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. IMAX has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
IMAX had positive earnings in the past year.
IMAX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: IMAX reported negative net income in multiple years.
IMAX had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of IMAX (4.45%) is better than 78.75% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.31%, IMAX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
IMAX has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.73%. This is in the better half of the industry: IMAX outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for IMAX is significantly below the industry average of 9.33%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.73%) for IMAX is above the 3 year average (4.23%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.45% | ||
| ROE | 11.31% | ||
| ROIC | 7.73% |
ROA(3y)1.16%
ROA(5y)-2.69%
ROE(3y)3.11%
ROE(5y)-6.85%
ROIC(3y)4.23%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.47%, IMAX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.75% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IMAX has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 19.91%, IMAX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.25% of the companies in the same industry.
IMAX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 58.89%, IMAX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
IMAX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.47% | ||
| GM | 58.89% |
OM growth 3Y86.93%
OM growth 5Y-7.23%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-8.99%
GM growth 3Y0.8%
GM growth 5Y-0.05%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
IMAX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for IMAX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
IMAX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for IMAX is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.78 indicates that IMAX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
IMAX has a Altman-Z score of 2.78. This is in the better half of the industry: IMAX outperforms 72.50% of its industry peers.
IMAX has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.85. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as IMAX would need 2.85 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.85, IMAX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.50% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.74 indicates that IMAX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
IMAX has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.74) than 61.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.78 |
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC7.08%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.47 indicates that IMAX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
IMAX has a better Current ratio (2.47) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.12 indicates that IMAX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
IMAX has a Quick ratio of 2.12. This is amongst the best in the industry. IMAX outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 32.94% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, IMAX shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.17% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 9.30% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.30% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)32.94%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-2.17%
EPS Q2Q%34.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.3%
Revenue growth 3Y11.38%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.3%
Sales Q2Q%16.62%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, IMAX will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 20.13% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, IMAX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.43% on average per year.
EPS Next Y43.78%
EPS Next 2Y28.33%
EPS Next 3Y19.57%
EPS Next 5Y20.13%
Revenue Next Year11.54%
Revenue Next 2Y8.74%
Revenue Next 3Y7.56%
Revenue Next 5Y6.43%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 32.83, which means the current valuation is very expensive for IMAX.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, IMAX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.31, IMAX is valued a bit more expensive.
IMAX is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.71.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IMAX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: IMAX is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.56. IMAX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, IMAX is valued a bit cheaper than 66.25% of the companies in the same industry.
82.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IMAX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.55 |
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.
IMAX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
IMAX's earnings are expected to grow with 19.57% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.33%
EPS Next 3Y19.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
IMAX does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
37.1
+0.22 (+0.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners90.65%
Inst Owner Change2.61%
Ins Owners19.38%
Ins Owner Change-0.33%
Market Cap2.00B
Revenue(TTM)377.68M
Net Income(TTM)39.55M
Analysts80
Price Target38.42 (3.56%)
Short Float %13.88%
Short Ratio5.45
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)20.48%
Min EPS beat(2)20.24%
Max EPS beat(2)20.72%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)11.61%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.42%
Max EPS beat(4)20.72%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)65.63%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)54.13%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)15.31%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.01%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.56%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.37%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.04%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.56%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.35%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.11%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)12.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.15%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.71 | ||
| P/S | 5.28 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.11 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.28 | ||
| P/B | 5.71 | ||
| P/tB | 7.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.55 |
EPS(TTM)1.13
EY3.05%
EPS(NY)1.56
Fwd EY4.22%
FCF(TTM)1.68
FCFY4.52%
OCF(TTM)2.03
OCFY5.47%
SpS7.02
BVpS6.5
TBVpS4.67
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number12.85
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.45% | ||
| ROE | 11.31% | ||
| ROCE | 9.75% | ||
| ROIC | 7.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.49% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.13% | ||
| OM | 19.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.47% | ||
| GM | 58.89% | ||
| FCFM | 23.9% |
ROA(3y)1.16%
ROA(5y)-2.69%
ROE(3y)3.11%
ROE(5y)-6.85%
ROIC(3y)4.23%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)4.84%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)7.01%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)5.33%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y113.18%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.75%
ROICexc growth 3Y103.14%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.28%
OM growth 3Y86.93%
OM growth 5Y-7.23%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-8.99%
GM growth 3Y0.8%
GM growth 5Y-0.05%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.42
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.85 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.9 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 31.29% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.01% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.47% | ||
| Profit Quality | 228.24% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.78 |
F-Score8
WACC7.08%
ROIC/WACC1.09
Cap/Depr(3y)25.16%
Cap/Depr(5y)18.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.33%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.58%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)32.94%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-2.17%
EPS Q2Q%34.29%
EPS Next Y43.78%
EPS Next 2Y28.33%
EPS Next 3Y19.57%
EPS Next 5Y20.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.3%
Revenue growth 3Y11.38%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.3%
Sales Q2Q%16.62%
Revenue Next Year11.54%
Revenue Next 2Y8.74%
Revenue Next 3Y7.56%
Revenue Next 5Y6.43%
EBIT growth 1Y94.17%
EBIT growth 3Y108.21%
EBIT growth 5Y-9.36%
EBIT Next Year233.94%
EBIT Next 3Y56.91%
EBIT Next 5Y34.08%
FCF growth 1Y52.72%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-7.57%
OCF growth 1Y52.91%
OCF growth 3Y126.45%
OCF growth 5Y-4.76%
IMAX CORP / IMAX FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for IMAX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to IMAX.
What is the valuation status for IMAX stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to IMAX CORP (IMAX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of IMAX stock?
IMAX CORP (IMAX) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the valuation of IMAX CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for IMAX CORP (IMAX) is 32.83 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.71.
What is the expected EPS growth for IMAX CORP (IMAX) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of IMAX CORP (IMAX) is expected to grow by 43.78% in the next year.