CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CNK • US17243V1026
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This CNK fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CNK Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CNK had positive earnings in the past year.
- 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.
- In the past 5 years CNK always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- CNK's Return On Assets of 3.08% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CNK outperforms 77.22% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 33.69%, CNK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.53%, CNK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.81% of the companies in the same industry.
- CNK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.42%. This is significantly below the industry average of 159.06%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (7.42%) for CNK is below the current ROIC(7.53%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.08% | ||
| ROE | 33.69% | ||
| ROIC | 7.53% |
ROA(3y)4.3%
ROA(5y)-0.12%
ROE(3y)48.19%
ROE(5y)-45.43%
ROIC(3y)7.42%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of CNK (4.38%) is better than 75.95% of its industry peers.
- The Operating Margin of CNK (10.97%) is better than 75.95% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CNK has grown nicely.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 64.13%, CNK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- CNK's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.38% | ||
| GM | 64.13% |
OM growth 3Y51.8%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.15%
GM growth 5Y-0.48%
2. CNK Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CNK is destroying value.
- CNK has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for CNK has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- CNK has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- CNK has an Altman-Z score of 1.37. This is a bad value and indicates that CNK is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of CNK (1.37) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CNK has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.21. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CNK would need 11.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 11.21, CNK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.03% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.84 is on the high side and indicates that CNK has dependencies on debt financing.
- CNK has a Debt to Equity ratio of 4.84. This is in the lower half of the industry: CNK underperforms 75.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.37 |
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC8.87%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.71 indicates that CNK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- CNK's Current ratio of 0.71 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CNK is outperformed by 63.29% of its industry peers.
- CNK has a Quick Ratio of 0.71. This is a bad value and indicates that CNK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of CNK (0.67) is worse than 65.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 |
3. CNK Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CNK shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -35.47%.
- CNK shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.15%.
- CNK shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 35.33% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-35.47%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-51.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.15%
Revenue growth 3Y8.26%
Revenue growth 5Y35.33%
Sales Q2Q%-4.67%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CNK will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 25.71% on average per year.
- CNK is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.21% yearly.
EPS Next Y56.94%
EPS Next 2Y34.8%
EPS Next 3Y25.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.57%
Revenue Next 2Y6.59%
Revenue Next 3Y5.56%
Revenue Next 5Y5.21%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. CNK Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.15, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CNK.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CNK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.34% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- CNK's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.54.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.11, the valuation of CNK can be described as correct.
- 91.14% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CNK, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.68. CNK is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.11 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CNK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.54% 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 82.28% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CNK's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- CNK has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- CNK's earnings are expected to grow with 25.71% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.39
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y34.8%
EPS Next 3Y25.71%
5. CNK Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CNK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.26%.
- CNK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 10.57. CNK pays more dividend than 88.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CNK is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.26% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CNK decreases each year by -22.38%.
- CNK has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-22.38%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 28.50% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CNK. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP28.5%
EPS Next 2Y34.8%
EPS Next 3Y25.71%
CNK Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
29.01
-0.24 (-0.82%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Industry Strength49.69
Industry Growth57.76
Earnings (Last)02-18 2026-02-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-01 2026-05-01/bmo
Inst Owners111.1%
Inst Owner Change-0.5%
Ins Owners2.46%
Ins Owner Change-0.06%
Market Cap3.39B
Revenue(TTM)3.12B
Net Income(TTM)136.50M
Analysts77.65
Price Target32.98 (13.68%)
Short Float %10.48%
Short Ratio4.73
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.26% |
Yearly Dividend0.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)-22.38%
DP28.5%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-03 2026-03-03 (0.09)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)14.64%
Min EPS beat(2)-47.96%
Max EPS beat(2)77.24%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-21.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-100.53%
Max EPS beat(4)77.24%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)57.37%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)52.05%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-5.3%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.63%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.25%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.63%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.25%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.06%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.23%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.94%
PT rev (1m)2.2%
PT rev (3m)-2.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)7.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.11 | ||
| P/S | 1.09 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.55 | ||
| P/B | 8.36 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.25 |
EPS(TTM)1.31
EY4.52%
EPS(NY)2.06
Fwd EY7.09%
FCF(TTM)1.52
FCFY5.23%
OCF(TTM)3.39
OCFY11.69%
SpS26.67
BVpS3.47
TBVpS-9.77
PEG (NY)0.39
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number10.1121 (-65.14%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.08% | ||
| ROE | 33.69% | ||
| ROCE | 9.53% | ||
| ROIC | 7.53% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.33% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.93% | ||
| OM | 10.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.38% | ||
| GM | 64.13% | ||
| FCFM | 5.69% |
ROA(3y)4.3%
ROA(5y)-0.12%
ROE(3y)48.19%
ROE(5y)-45.43%
ROIC(3y)7.42%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)9.28%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)19.09%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)9.39%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y70.09%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y67.55%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y51.8%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.15%
GM growth 5Y-0.48%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.7
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.21 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.61 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 108.42% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.03% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.39 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.85% | ||
| Profit Quality | 129.82% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.37 |
F-Score5
WACC8.87%
ROIC/WACC0.85
Cap/Depr(3y)85.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)67.72%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.62%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.54%
Profit Quality(3y)130.93%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-35.47%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-51.52%
EPS Next Y56.94%
EPS Next 2Y34.8%
EPS Next 3Y25.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.15%
Revenue growth 3Y8.26%
Revenue growth 5Y35.33%
Sales Q2Q%-4.67%
Revenue Next Year9.57%
Revenue Next 2Y6.59%
Revenue Next 3Y5.56%
Revenue Next 5Y5.21%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.68%
EBIT growth 3Y64.35%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year100%
EBIT Next 3Y29.44%
EBIT Next 5Y17.33%
FCF growth 1Y-43.78%
FCF growth 3Y91.33%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-15%
OCF growth 3Y42.81%
OCF growth 5YN/A
CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC / CNK Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CNK.
What is the valuation status of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of CNK stock?
CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) is 22.15 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.36.
How financially healthy is CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC?
The financial health rating of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) is 3 / 10.