CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:CNK • US17243V1026
28.24 USD
+1.52 (+5.69%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
28.24 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/27/2026, 4:15:20 PM
Taking everything into account, CNK scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CNK was compared to 80 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. CNK scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. CNK may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
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.
- 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 each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.08%, CNK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 33.69%, CNK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- CNK has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.53%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CNK outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
- CNK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.42%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.68%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (7.53%) for CNK is above the 3 year average (7.42%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
- CNK's Profit Margin of 4.38% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CNK outperforms 76.25% of its industry peers.
- The Operating Margin of CNK (10.97%) is better than 73.75% of its industry peers.
- CNK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 64.13%, CNK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% 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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CNK is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for CNK has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- CNK has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for CNK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- CNK has an Altman-Z score of 1.34. This is a bad value and indicates that CNK is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- CNK has a Altman-Z score (1.34) which 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 11.21, CNK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% 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.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 4.84, CNK is doing worse than 78.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.34 |
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC10.06%
2.3 Liquidity
- CNK has a Current 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.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.71, CNK is not doing good in the industry: 67.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.67 indicates that CNK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.67, CNK is doing worse than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for CNK have decreased strongly by -35.47% in the last year.
- Looking at the last year, CNK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.15% in the last year.
- 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
- CNK is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 34.32% 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 Y56.9%
EPS Next 2Y34.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.02%
Revenue Next 2Y6.39%
Revenue Next 3Y6.59%
Revenue Next 5Y5.28%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- CNK is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.56.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CNK is valued cheaper than 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.11, CNK is valued a bit cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.74, the valuation of CNK can be described as correct.
- CNK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CNK is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CNK to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.13), we can say CNK is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CNK indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CNK is cheaper than 78.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- CNK's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CNK is cheaper than 88.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.79 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The 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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as CNK's earnings are expected to grow with 34.32% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y34.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- CNK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.38%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.45, CNK pays a better dividend. On top of this CNK pays more dividend than 86.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, CNK is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.38% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CNK decreases each year by -22.38%.
- CNK has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-22.38%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- CNK pays out 28.50% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP28.5%
EPS Next 2Y34.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A
28.24
+1.52 (+5.69%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)02-18 2026-02-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30/bmo
Inst Owners114.11%
Inst Owner Change2.65%
Ins Owners1.93%
Ins Owner Change-0.53%
Market Cap3.32B
Revenue(TTM)3.12B
Net Income(TTM)136.50M
Analysts76.47
Price Target32.27 (14.27%)
Short Float %10.72%
Short Ratio3.32
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.38% |
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)-3.2%
PT rev (3m)-5.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-34.85%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-44.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.97%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-7.7%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-11.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.74 | ||
| P/S | 1.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.38 | ||
| P/B | 8.19 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.79 |
EPS(TTM)1.31
EY4.64%
EPS(NY)2.06
Fwd EY7.28%
FCF(TTM)1.51
FCFY5.34%
OCF(TTM)3.37
OCFY11.94%
SpS26.52
BVpS3.45
TBVpS-9.71
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number10.08
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 | 1.34 |
F-Score5
WACC10.06%
ROIC/WACC0.75
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 Y56.9%
EPS Next 2Y34.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.15%
Revenue growth 3Y8.26%
Revenue growth 5Y35.33%
Sales Q2Q%-4.67%
Revenue Next Year9.02%
Revenue Next 2Y6.39%
Revenue Next 3Y6.59%
Revenue Next 5Y5.28%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.68%
EBIT growth 3Y64.35%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year99.93%
EBIT Next 3Y30.03%
EBIT Next 5Y21.12%
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 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 8 / 10 to CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC?
CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) is expected to grow by 56.9% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) stock?
The dividend rating of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 28.5%.