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CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CNK - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US17243V1026 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

29.04  +0.05 (+0.17%)

After market: 29.04 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall CNK gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CNK against 72 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.
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.
Of the past 5 years CNK 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.16%, CNK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
CNK has a better Return On Equity (69.13%) than 95.83% of its industry peers.
CNK's Return On Invested Capital of 7.83% is amongst the best of the industry. CNK outperforms 80.56% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CNK is significantly below the industry average of 23.12%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.91%) for CNK is below the current ROIC(7.83%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.16%
ROE 69.13%
ROIC 7.83%
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 8.02% is amongst the best of the industry. CNK outperforms 84.72% of its industry peers.
CNK's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CNK's Operating Margin of 10.66% is amongst the best of the industry. CNK outperforms 80.56% 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 64.38%. This is in the better half of the industry: CNK outperforms 73.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CNK has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.66%
PM (TTM) 8.02%
GM 64.38%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CNK is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CNK has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CNK has more shares outstanding
CNK has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 1.21. 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 (1.21) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CNK is 11.16, which is on the high side as it means it would take CNK, 11.16 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CNK's Debt to FCF ratio of 11.16 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CNK outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 5.66 is on the high side and indicates that CNK has dependencies on debt financing.
CNK's Debt to Equity ratio of 5.66 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CNK is outperformed by 76.39% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.66
Debt/FCF 11.16
Altman-Z 1.21
ROIC/WACC1
WACC7.85%
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

CNK has a Current Ratio of 0.79. 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 (0.79) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CNK has a Quick Ratio of 0.79. 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 Quick ratio value of 0.76, CNK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.79
Quick Ratio 0.76
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

CNK shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.83%.
CNK shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.49% yearly.
CNK shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.80%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.47% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.83%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y4.49%
EPS Q2Q%-268.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.8%
Revenue growth 3Y26.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.47%
Sales Q2Q%-6.65%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CNK will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.85% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CNK will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.69% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-14.92%
EPS Next 2Y7.15%
EPS Next 3Y9.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.13%
Revenue Next 2Y8.25%
Revenue Next 3Y6.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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.
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 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 19.11, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CNK.
CNK's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CNK is cheaper than 84.72% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.05. CNK is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.46, CNK is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CNK is valued cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CNK to the average of the S&P500 Index (37.67), we can say CNK is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.11
Fwd PE 12.46
CNK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCNK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150 200 250

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CNK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.56% 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 84.72% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.17
EV/EBITDA 9.83
CNK Per share dataCNK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of CNK may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.26
EPS Next 2Y7.15%
EPS Next 3Y9.85%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CNK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.05%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
CNK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.03. CNK pays more dividend than 86.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.30, CNK's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.05%

5.2 History

CNK has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 2Y7.15%
EPS Next 3Y9.85%
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 (7/25/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 29.04 0 (0%)

29.04

+0.05 (+0.17%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)05-02 2025-05-02/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-01 2025-08-01/bmo
Inst Owners122.04%
Inst Owner Change0.83%
Ins Owners2.11%
Ins Owner Change-5.79%
Market Cap3.34B
Analysts75
Price Target34.51 (18.84%)
Short Float %21.37%
Short Ratio5.15
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.05%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date05-29 2025-05-29 (0.08)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-56.93%
Min EPS beat(2)-100.53%
Max EPS beat(2)-13.33%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)62.52%
Min EPS beat(4)-100.53%
Max EPS beat(4)254.24%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)64.97%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-8.2%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)1.09%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.74%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.41%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.9%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.41%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.09%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.96%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.73%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)6.14%
PT rev (1m)1.68%
PT rev (3m)5.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.3%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.57%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.11
Fwd PE 12.46
P/S 1.11
P/FCF 15.17
P/OCF 9.04
P/B 9.56
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.83
EPS(TTM)1.52
EY5.23%
EPS(NY)2.33
Fwd EY8.03%
FCF(TTM)1.91
FCFY6.59%
OCF(TTM)3.21
OCFY11.07%
SpS26.18
BVpS3.04
TBVpS-10.38
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.26
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.16%
ROE 69.13%
ROCE 9.05%
ROIC 7.83%
ROICexc 9.75%
ROICexgc 21.27%
OM 10.66%
PM (TTM) 8.02%
GM 64.38%
FCFM 7.31%
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 Turnover0.64
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.66
Debt/FCF 11.16
Debt/EBITDA 3.81
Cap/Depr 75.61%
Cap/Sales 4.96%
Interest Coverage 2.19
Cash Conversion 71.26%
Profit Quality 91.22%
Current Ratio 0.79
Quick Ratio 0.76
Altman-Z 1.21
F-Score6
WACC7.85%
ROIC/WACC1
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)4.83%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y4.49%
EPS Q2Q%-268.42%
EPS Next Y-14.92%
EPS Next 2Y7.15%
EPS Next 3Y9.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.8%
Revenue growth 3Y26.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.47%
Sales Q2Q%-6.65%
Revenue Next Year9.13%
Revenue Next 2Y8.25%
Revenue Next 3Y6.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-10.88%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-2.31%
EBIT Next Year81.21%
EBIT Next 3Y29.04%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y52.49%
FCF growth 3Y64.6%
FCF growth 5Y4.05%
OCF growth 1Y40.69%
OCF growth 3Y41.01%
OCF growth 5Y-3.68%