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CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CNK - US17243V1026 - Common Stock

25.88 USD
-0.28 (-1.07%)
Last: 8/26/2025, 7:23:51 PM
25.59 USD
-0.29 (-1.12%)
After Hours: 8/26/2025, 7:23:51 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CNK. CNK was compared to 75 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. While CNK belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are 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

In the past year CNK was profitable.
CNK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CNK reported negative net income in multiple 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

The Return On Assets of CNK (5.88%) is better than 85.33% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CNK (64.49%) is better than 98.67% of its industry peers.
CNK has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.81%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CNK outperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CNK is significantly below the industry average of 23.16%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.91%) for CNK is below the current ROIC(9.81%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.88%
ROE 64.49%
ROIC 9.81%
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's Profit Margin of 8.98% is amongst the best of the industry. CNK outperforms 85.33% of its industry peers.
CNK's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CNK (12.82%) is better than 81.33% 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 Gross Margin of 64.08%. This is in the better half of the industry: CNK outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
CNK's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.82%
PM (TTM) 8.98%
GM 64.08%
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
Compared to 5 years ago, CNK has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CNK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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

CNK has an Altman-Z score of 1.27. This is a bad value and indicates that CNK is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.27, CNK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
CNK has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.05. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CNK would need 8.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 8.05, CNK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
CNK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.40. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 4.40, CNK is doing worse than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.4
Debt/FCF 8.05
Altman-Z 1.27
ROIC/WACC1.29
WACC7.62%
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 0.91 indicates that CNK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.91, CNK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.33% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.88 indicates that CNK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.88, CNK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.91
Quick Ratio 0.88
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 88.66% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, CNK shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.49% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CNK shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 13.80% in the last year.
CNK shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.47% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)88.66%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y4.49%
EPS Q2Q%96.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.8%
Revenue growth 3Y26.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.47%
Sales Q2Q%28.1%

3.2 Future

CNK is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.71% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CNK will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.28% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-23.88%
EPS Next 2Y4.69%
EPS Next 3Y7.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.76%
Revenue Next 2Y7.63%
Revenue Next 3Y6.6%
Revenue Next 5Y5.28%

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 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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.14, which indicates a correct valuation of CNK.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CNK is valued cheaper than 88.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CNK is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.08, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
CNK is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.63.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CNK is valued cheaper than 89.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.67, CNK is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.14
Fwd PE 11.63
CNK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCNK 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, CNK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CNK's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CNK is cheaper than 88.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.77
EV/EBITDA 7.43
CNK Per share dataCNK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CNK has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.15
EPS Next 2Y4.69%
EPS Next 3Y7.71%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CNK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.22%.
The stock price of CNK dropped by -23.36% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
CNK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.76. CNK pays more dividend than 88.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, CNK's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.22%

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 2Y4.69%
EPS Next 3Y7.71%
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 (8/26/2025, 7:23:51 PM)

After market: 25.59 -0.29 (-1.12%)

25.88

-0.28 (-1.07%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)08-01 2025-08-01/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-29 2025-10-29/bmo
Inst Owners123.22%
Inst Owner Change0.62%
Ins Owners2.09%
Ins Owner Change-4.07%
Market Cap2.98B
Analysts77.65
Price Target34.17 (32.03%)
Short Float %19.26%
Short Ratio4.27
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.22%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date08-27 2025-08-27 (0.08)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-57.58%
Min EPS beat(2)-100.53%
Max EPS beat(2)-14.63%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.7%
Min EPS beat(4)-100.53%
Max EPS beat(4)109.69%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)57.72%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)21.99%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)0.74%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.41%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.86%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.21%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.89%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.59%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.59%
PT rev (1m)-0.99%
PT rev (3m)2.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.66%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)-10.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.86%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.56%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.14
Fwd PE 11.63
P/S 0.93
P/FCF 9.77
P/OCF 6.46
P/B 6.65
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.43
EPS(TTM)1.83
EY7.07%
EPS(NY)2.22
Fwd EY8.6%
FCF(TTM)2.65
FCFY10.24%
OCF(TTM)4
OCFY15.47%
SpS27.97
BVpS3.89
TBVpS-9.54
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.15
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.88%
ROE 64.49%
ROCE 11.34%
ROIC 9.81%
ROICexc 13.19%
ROICexgc 30.77%
OM 12.82%
PM (TTM) 8.98%
GM 64.08%
FCFM 9.47%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.65
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.4
Debt/FCF 8.05
Debt/EBITDA 3.23
Cap/Depr 79.01%
Cap/Sales 4.84%
Interest Coverage 2.98
Cash Conversion 75.53%
Profit Quality 105.54%
Current Ratio 0.91
Quick Ratio 0.88
Altman-Z 1.27
F-Score6
WACC7.62%
ROIC/WACC1.29
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)88.66%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y4.49%
EPS Q2Q%96.88%
EPS Next Y-23.88%
EPS Next 2Y4.69%
EPS Next 3Y7.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.8%
Revenue growth 3Y26.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.47%
Sales Q2Q%28.1%
Revenue Next Year7.76%
Revenue Next 2Y7.63%
Revenue Next 3Y6.6%
Revenue Next 5Y5.28%
EBIT growth 1Y52.76%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-2.31%
EBIT Next Year74.83%
EBIT Next 3Y28.22%
EBIT Next 5Y16.59%
FCF growth 1Y40.92%
FCF growth 3Y64.6%
FCF growth 5Y4.05%
OCF growth 1Y35.07%
OCF growth 3Y41.01%
OCF growth 5Y-3.68%