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AMC NETWORKS INC-A (AMCX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

9.8 USD
+0.12 (+1.24%)
Last: 12/26/2025, 8:28:00 PM
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After Hours: 12/26/2025, 8:28:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, AMCX scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AMCX was compared to 94 industry peers in the Media industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of AMCX get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. AMCX is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


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.
Each year in the past 5 years AMCX had a positive operating cash flow.
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

With a Return On Assets value of -3.32%, AMCX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.87% of the companies in the same industry.
AMCX's Return On Equity of -13.26% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AMCX outperforms 45.74% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of AMCX (5.62%) is better than 73.40% 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 7.16%.
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

AMCX has a better Operating Margin (12.45%) than 74.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AMCX has declined.
AMCX has a Gross Margin (51.01%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
AMCX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AMCX is still creating some value.
AMCX has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for AMCX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
AMCX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

An Altman-Z score of 1.83 indicates that AMCX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
AMCX's Altman-Z score of 1.83 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AMCX outperforms 65.96% of its industry peers.
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's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.17 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AMCX outperforms 69.15% of its industry peers.
AMCX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.83. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
AMCX's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.83 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AMCX is outperformed by 63.83% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.83
Debt/FCF 7.17
Altman-Z 1.83
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC5.55%
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

A Current Ratio of 2.12 indicates that AMCX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
AMCX has a Current ratio of 2.12. This is in the better half of the industry: AMCX outperforms 78.72% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.12 indicates that AMCX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 2.12, AMCX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.72% of the companies in the same industry.
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

The earnings per share for AMCX have decreased strongly by -49.63% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, AMCX shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -15.67% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, AMCX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.38% in the last year.
AMCX shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -4.58% yearly.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, AMCX will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -24.11% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -4.49% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-45.55%
EPS Next 2Y-26.89%
EPS Next 3Y-20.51%
EPS Next 5Y-24.11%
Revenue Next Year-5.56%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.9%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.07%
Revenue Next 5Y-4.49%

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 decreasing.
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 4.83, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of AMCX.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AMCX is valued cheaper than 95.74% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AMCX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.57), we can say AMCX is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.64, the valuation of AMCX can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AMCX is valued cheaper than 90.43% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.04. AMCX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.83
Fwd PE 4.64
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 94.68% 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 95.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 1.58
EV/EBITDA 4.31
AMCX Per share dataAMCX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as AMCX's earnings are expected to decrease with -20.51% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-26.89%
EPS Next 3Y-20.51%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

AMCX does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

AMC NETWORKS INC-A

NASDAQ:AMCX (12/26/2025, 8:28:00 PM)

After market: 9.8 0 (0%)

9.8

+0.12 (+1.24%)

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 Owners104.78%
Inst Owner Change1.78%
Ins Owners2.54%
Ins Owner Change2.81%
Market Cap426.59M
Revenue(TTM)2.32B
Net Income(TTM)-139.63M
Analysts48.33
Price Target6.71 (-31.53%)
Short Float %15.83%
Short Ratio12.39
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)-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)7.92%
PT rev (3m)7.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.53%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)-9.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-17.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.56%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.56%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.83
Fwd PE 4.64
P/S 0.18
P/FCF 1.58
P/OCF 1.36
P/B 0.41
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.31
EPS(TTM)2.03
EY20.71%
EPS(NY)2.11
Fwd EY21.54%
FCF(TTM)6.19
FCFY63.18%
OCF(TTM)7.23
OCFY73.73%
SpS53.21
BVpS24.19
TBVpS-26.08
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number33.24
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 1.83
F-Score6
WACC5.55%
ROIC/WACC1.01
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-45.55%
EPS Next 2Y-26.89%
EPS Next 3Y-20.51%
EPS Next 5Y-24.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.38%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.68%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.58%
Sales Q2Q%-6.32%
Revenue Next Year-5.56%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.9%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.07%
Revenue Next 5Y-4.49%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.69%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.19%
EBIT growth 5Y-12.77%
EBIT Next Year-15.54%
EBIT Next 3Y-12.17%
EBIT Next 5Y-8.43%
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 -45.55% in the next year.