AMC NETWORKS INC-A (AMCX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:AMCX • US00164V1035
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This AMCX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. AMCX Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year AMCX was profitable.
- AMCX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- AMCX had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years AMCX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.27%, AMCX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.02% of the companies in the same industry.
- AMCX has a Return On Equity of 9.11%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AMCX outperforms 81.32% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of AMCX (5.59%) is better than 76.92% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AMCX is in line with the industry average of 7.73%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.27% | ||
| ROE | 9.11% | ||
| ROIC | 5.59% |
ROA(3y)0.47%
ROA(5y)1.18%
ROE(3y)1.06%
ROE(5y)6.71%
ROIC(3y)7.48%
ROIC(5y)8.23%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.87%, AMCX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- AMCX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of AMCX (11.14%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AMCX has declined.
- AMCX has a Gross Margin of 50.63%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AMCX outperforms 59.34% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.14% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.87% | ||
| GM | 50.63% |
OM growth 3Y-15.73%
OM growth 5Y-14.47%
PM growth 3Y150.7%
PM growth 5Y-14.62%
GM growth 3Y-0.27%
GM growth 5Y-1%
2. AMCX Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- AMCX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- AMCX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for AMCX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for AMCX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- AMCX has an Altman-Z score of 1.80. This is a bad value and indicates that AMCX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.80, AMCX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of AMCX is 6.49, which is on the high side as it means it would take AMCX, 6.49 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- AMCX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.49. This is in the better half of the industry: AMCX outperforms 75.82% of its industry peers.
- AMCX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.79. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- AMCX has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.79) than 62.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.8 |
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC6.61%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.67 indicates that AMCX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- AMCX has a Current ratio of 1.67. This is in the better half of the industry: AMCX outperforms 65.93% of its industry peers.
- AMCX has a Quick Ratio of 1.67. This is a normal value and indicates that AMCX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.67, AMCX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.13% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.67 |
3. AMCX Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for AMCX have decreased strongly by -48.61% in the last year.
- AMCX shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -23.80% yearly.
- The Revenue has decreased by -4.52% in the past year.
- AMCX shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -3.86% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-48.61%
EPS 3Y-39.59%
EPS 5Y-23.8%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.28%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.86%
Sales Q2Q%-0.75%
3.2 Future
- AMCX is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -2.93% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -4.14% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-8.38%
EPS Next 2Y-15.4%
EPS Next 3Y-9.65%
EPS Next 5Y-2.93%
Revenue Next Year-2.64%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.22%
Revenue Next 3Y-2%
Revenue Next 5Y-4.14%
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.
4. AMCX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 3.53 indicates a rather cheap valuation of AMCX.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AMCX indicates a rather cheap valuation: AMCX is cheaper than 97.80% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AMCX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.17), we can say AMCX is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.86, the valuation of AMCX can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AMCX is valued cheaper than 95.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AMCX to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.05), we can say AMCX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.86 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AMCX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AMCX is valued cheaper than 98.90% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.46 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of AMCX may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as AMCX's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.65% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-15.4%
EPS Next 3Y-9.65%
5. AMCX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for AMCX!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
AMCX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
7.17
+0.17 (+2.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07
Inst Owners105.39%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.7%
Ins Owner Change22.41%
Market Cap306.23M
Revenue(TTM)2.31B
Net Income(TTM)89.40M
Analysts46.67
Price Target7.34 (2.37%)
Short Float %17.33%
Short Ratio10.86
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)-13.25%
Min EPS beat(2)-36.85%
Max EPS beat(2)10.36%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-13.06%
Min EPS beat(4)-36.85%
Max EPS beat(4)10.9%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-11.93%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.1%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)5.65%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.31%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.69%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.4%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.07%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.9%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.56%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.03%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-53.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)15.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.86 | ||
| P/S | 0.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 1 | ||
| P/B | 0.31 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.46 |
EPS(TTM)2.03
EY28.31%
EPS(NY)1.86
Fwd EY25.94%
FCF(TTM)6.38
FCFY88.94%
OCF(TTM)7.16
OCFY99.82%
SpS54.13
BVpS22.99
TBVpS-26.52
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number32.4
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.27% | ||
| ROE | 9.11% | ||
| ROCE | 8.13% | ||
| ROIC | 5.59% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.65% | ||
| ROICexgc | 32.13% | ||
| OM | 11.14% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.87% | ||
| GM | 50.63% | ||
| FCFM | 11.78% |
ROA(3y)0.47%
ROA(5y)1.18%
ROE(3y)1.06%
ROE(5y)6.71%
ROIC(3y)7.48%
ROIC(5y)8.23%
ROICexc(3y)9.05%
ROICexc(5y)10.1%
ROICexgc(3y)40.34%
ROICexgc(5y)44.1%
ROCE(3y)10.87%
ROCE(5y)11.97%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-14.45%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.37%
ROICexc growth 3Y-16.02%
ROICexc growth 5Y-13.28%
OM growth 3Y-15.73%
OM growth 5Y-14.47%
PM growth 3Y150.7%
PM growth 5Y-14.62%
GM growth 3Y-0.27%
GM growth 5Y-1%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.59
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.49 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.98 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 35.27% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.44% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.65 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 86.82% | ||
| Profit Quality | 304.66% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.8 |
F-Score7
WACC6.61%
ROIC/WACC0.85
Cap/Depr(3y)37.91%
Cap/Depr(5y)40.08%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.48%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-48.61%
EPS 3Y-39.59%
EPS 5Y-23.8%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-8.38%
EPS Next 2Y-15.4%
EPS Next 3Y-9.65%
EPS Next 5Y-2.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.28%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.86%
Sales Q2Q%-0.75%
Revenue Next Year-2.64%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.22%
Revenue Next 3Y-2%
Revenue Next 5Y-4.14%
EBIT growth 1Y-37.06%
EBIT growth 3Y-23.55%
EBIT growth 5Y-17.77%
EBIT Next Year5.09%
EBIT Next 3Y-5.02%
EBIT Next 5Y-4.53%
FCF growth 1Y-17.67%
FCF growth 3Y25.59%
FCF growth 5Y-17.25%
OCF growth 1Y-18.62%
OCF growth 3Y18.91%
OCF growth 5Y-16.4%
AMC NETWORKS INC-A / AMCX Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of AMC NETWORKS INC-A (AMCX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to AMCX.
What is the valuation status for AMCX stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to AMC NETWORKS INC-A (AMCX). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of AMCX stock?
AMC NETWORKS INC-A (AMCX) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for AMC NETWORKS INC-A (AMCX) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AMC NETWORKS INC-A (AMCX) is expected to decline by -8.38% in the next year.