CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CNK - US17243V1026 - Common Stock
28.815 USD
+0.03 (+0.09%)
Overall CNK gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CNK against 79 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. CNK scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. CNK has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CNK was profitable.
In the past year CNK had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years CNK reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
CNK had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.88%, CNK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.01% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 64.49%, CNK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.47% of the companies in the same industry.
CNK has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.81%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CNK outperforms 86.08% of its industry peers.
CNK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.91%. This is below the industry average of 9.25%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.91%) for CNK is below the current ROIC(9.81%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.98%, CNK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.01% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CNK has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 12.82%, CNK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.01% of the companies in the same industry.
CNK's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 64.08%, 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 | 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%
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.
CNK has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CNK has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CNK has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.31, we must say that CNK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CNK has a Altman-Z score of 1.31. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CNK outperforms 51.90% of its industry peers.
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 line with its industry, outperforming 56.96% 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 4.40, CNK is not doing good in the industry: 78.48% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.31 |
ROIC/WACC1.38
WACC7.12%
2.3 Liquidity
CNK has a Current Ratio of 0.91. 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 Current ratio of CNK (0.91) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.88 indicates that CNK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CNK (0.88) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CNK shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -32.90%.
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 decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.56% 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)-32.9%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y4.49%
EPS Q2Q%-66.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.56%
Revenue growth 3Y26.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.47%
Sales Q2Q%-6.98%
3.2 Future
CNK is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.95% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CNK will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.19% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-29.66%
EPS Next 2Y2.88%
EPS Next 3Y7.95%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.84%
Revenue Next 2Y7.23%
Revenue Next 3Y6.3%
Revenue Next 5Y5.19%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
CNK is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.71.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CNK is valued a bit cheaper than 79.75% of the companies in the same industry.
CNK's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.13.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.41 indicates a correct valuation of CNK.
CNK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CNK is cheaper than 92.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.35, CNK is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CNK is valued cheaper than 82.28% of the companies in the same industry.
93.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CNK, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.93 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of CNK may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)6.18
EPS Next 2Y2.88%
EPS Next 3Y7.95%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.20%, CNK has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CNK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 40.51. CNK pays more dividend than 87.34% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.20, CNK pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.2% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y2.88%
EPS Next 3Y7.95%
NYSE:CNK (11/6/2025, 10:31:01 AM)
28.815
+0.03 (+0.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners123.23%
Inst Owner Change-2.57%
Ins Owners2.08%
Ins Owner Change-0.8%
Market Cap3.31B
Revenue(TTM)3.05B
Net Income(TTM)288.80M
Analysts77.65
Price Target34.52 (19.8%)
Short Float %12.79%
Short Ratio3.52
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.2% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
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)1.03%
PT rev (3m)0.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.18%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.41 | ||
| P/S | 1.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.2 | ||
| P/B | 7.4 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.93 |
EPS(TTM)1.04
EY3.61%
EPS(NY)2.15
Fwd EY7.46%
FCF(TTM)2.65
FCFY9.19%
OCF(TTM)4
OCFY13.89%
SpS27.97
BVpS3.89
TBVpS-9.54
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)6.18
Graham Number9.54
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.31 |
F-Score6
WACC7.12%
ROIC/WACC1.38
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)-32.9%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y4.49%
EPS Q2Q%-66.39%
EPS Next Y-29.66%
EPS Next 2Y2.88%
EPS Next 3Y7.95%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.56%
Revenue growth 3Y26.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.47%
Sales Q2Q%-6.98%
Revenue Next Year6.84%
Revenue Next 2Y7.23%
Revenue Next 3Y6.3%
Revenue Next 5Y5.19%
EBIT growth 1Y52.76%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-2.31%
EBIT Next Year74.37%
EBIT Next 3Y28.13%
EBIT Next 5Y16.07%
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%
CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC / CNK 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 for CNK stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC?
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 27.71 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.4.