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AMC NETWORKS INC-A (AMCX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:AMCX - US00164V1035 - Common Stock

8.74 USD
-0.19 (-2.13%)
Last: 11/26/2025, 8:15:29 PM
8.6341 USD
-0.11 (-1.21%)
After Hours: 11/26/2025, 8:15:29 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall AMCX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated AMCX against 96 industry peers in the Media industry. AMCX has an average financial health and profitability rating. AMCX is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

AMCX had positive earnings in the past year.
AMCX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
AMCX had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
AMCX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
AMCX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAMCX 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 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -3.32%, AMCX is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -13.26%, AMCX is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
AMCX has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.62%) than 69.79% of its industry peers.
AMCX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.36%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.15%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.32%
ROE -13.26%
ROIC 5.62%
ROA(3y)-0.24%
ROA(5y)1.64%
ROE(3y)-1.66%
ROE(5y)12.68%
ROIC(3y)8.36%
ROIC(5y)9.1%
AMCX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAMCX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200 -200 -400 -600 -800

1.3 Margins

The Operating Margin of AMCX (12.45%) is better than 72.92% of its industry peers.
AMCX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
AMCX has a Gross Margin of 51.01%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AMCX outperforms 59.38% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AMCX has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.45%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 51.01%
OM growth 3Y-8.13%
OM growth 5Y-8.59%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.38%
GM growth 5Y0.47%
AMCX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAMCX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), AMCX is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, AMCX has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for AMCX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for AMCX is higher compared to a year ago.
AMCX Yearly Shares OutstandingAMCX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
AMCX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAMCX 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

AMCX has an Altman-Z score of 1.82. This is not the best score and indicates that AMCX is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.82, AMCX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AMCX is 7.17, which is on the high side as it means it would take AMCX, 7.17 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
AMCX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.17. This is in the better half of the industry: AMCX outperforms 67.71% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.83 is on the high side and indicates that AMCX has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.83, AMCX is not doing good in the industry: 63.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.83
Debt/FCF 7.17
Altman-Z 1.82
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC5.36%
AMCX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAMCX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

AMCX has a Current Ratio of 2.12. This indicates that AMCX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
AMCX's Current ratio of 2.12 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AMCX outperforms 79.17% of its industry peers.
AMCX has a Quick Ratio of 2.12. This indicates that AMCX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
AMCX has a Quick ratio of 2.12. This is in the better half of the industry: AMCX outperforms 79.17% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.12
Quick Ratio 2.12
AMCX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAMCX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

AMCX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -49.63%.
The earnings per share for AMCX have been decreasing by -15.67% on average. This is quite bad
AMCX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.38%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.58% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-49.63%
EPS 3Y-25.75%
EPS 5Y-15.67%
EPS Q2Q%-80.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.38%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.68%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.58%
Sales Q2Q%-6.32%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -7.66% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, AMCX will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -5.01% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-40.13%
EPS Next 2Y-25.17%
EPS Next 3Y-18.98%
EPS Next 5Y-7.66%
Revenue Next Year-6.08%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.07%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.36%
Revenue Next 5Y-5.01%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
AMCX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAMCX 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
AMCX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAMCX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 4.31 indicates a rather cheap valuation of AMCX.
93.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AMCX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AMCX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.15), we can say AMCX is valued rather cheaply.
AMCX is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.95.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AMCX is valued cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.12. AMCX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.31
Fwd PE 3.95
AMCX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAMCX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AMCX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of AMCX indicates a rather cheap valuation: AMCX is cheaper than 96.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 1.41
EV/EBITDA 4.2
AMCX Per share dataAMCX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

AMCX's earnings are expected to decrease with -18.98% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-25.17%
EPS Next 3Y-18.98%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for AMCX!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

AMC NETWORKS INC-A

NASDAQ:AMCX (11/26/2025, 8:15:29 PM)

After market: 8.6341 -0.11 (-1.21%)

8.74

-0.19 (-2.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)11-07 2025-11-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-12 2026-02-12/amc
Inst Owners106.4%
Inst Owner Change1.78%
Ins Owners2.55%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap379.14M
Revenue(TTM)2.32B
Net Income(TTM)-139.63M
Analysts46.67
Price Target6.83 (-21.85%)
Short Float %15.64%
Short Ratio11.46
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-12.97%
Min EPS beat(2)-36.85%
Max EPS beat(2)10.9%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-24.24%
Min EPS beat(4)-36.85%
Max EPS beat(4)10.9%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-15.84%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)6.86%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)13.07%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.69%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.31%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.07%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.65%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.4%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.07%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.13%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.6%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.8%
PT rev (1m)9.84%
PT rev (3m)9.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-33.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.31
Fwd PE 3.95
P/S 0.16
P/FCF 1.41
P/OCF 1.21
P/B 0.36
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.2
EPS(TTM)2.03
EY23.23%
EPS(NY)2.21
Fwd EY25.31%
FCF(TTM)6.21
FCFY71.08%
OCF(TTM)7.25
OCFY82.96%
SpS53.4
BVpS24.27
TBVpS-26.17
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number33.3
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.32%
ROE -13.26%
ROCE 8.26%
ROIC 5.62%
ROICexc 7.07%
ROICexgc 33.35%
OM 12.45%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 51.01%
FCFM 11.64%
ROA(3y)-0.24%
ROA(5y)1.64%
ROE(3y)-1.66%
ROE(5y)12.68%
ROIC(3y)8.36%
ROIC(5y)9.1%
ROICexc(3y)10.3%
ROICexc(5y)11.26%
ROICexgc(3y)45.57%
ROICexgc(5y)45.25%
ROCE(3y)12.28%
ROCE(5y)13.37%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.75%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.36%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.93%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.93%
OM growth 3Y-8.13%
OM growth 5Y-8.59%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.38%
GM growth 5Y0.47%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.83
Debt/FCF 7.17
Debt/EBITDA 5.06
Cap/Depr 49.29%
Cap/Sales 1.94%
Interest Coverage 1.79
Cash Conversion 82.81%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.12
Quick Ratio 2.12
Altman-Z 1.82
F-Score6
WACC5.36%
ROIC/WACC1.05
Cap/Depr(3y)39.93%
Cap/Depr(5y)41.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.52%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-49.63%
EPS 3Y-25.75%
EPS 5Y-15.67%
EPS Q2Q%-80.22%
EPS Next Y-40.13%
EPS Next 2Y-25.17%
EPS Next 3Y-18.98%
EPS Next 5Y-7.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.38%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.68%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.58%
Sales Q2Q%-6.32%
Revenue Next Year-6.08%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.07%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.36%
Revenue Next 5Y-5.01%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.69%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.19%
EBIT growth 5Y-12.77%
EBIT Next Year-20.09%
EBIT Next 3Y-12.83%
EBIT Next 5Y-8.92%
FCF growth 1Y13.67%
FCF growth 3Y48.56%
FCF growth 5Y-3.34%
OCF growth 1Y13.84%
OCF growth 3Y37.82%
OCF growth 5Y-4.93%

AMC NETWORKS INC-A / AMCX FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of AMC NETWORKS INC-A (AMCX) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to AMCX.


Can you provide the valuation status for AMC NETWORKS INC-A?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to AMC NETWORKS INC-A (AMCX). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for AMC NETWORKS INC-A?

AMC NETWORKS INC-A (AMCX) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for AMCX stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AMC NETWORKS INC-A (AMCX) is expected to decline by -40.13% in the next year.