IMAX CORP (IMAX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:IMAX - CA45245E1097 - Common Stock
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Taking everything into account, IMAX scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. IMAX was compared to 80 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. IMAX has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. IMAX has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
IMAX had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year IMAX had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years IMAX reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
IMAX had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.45%, IMAX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.31%, IMAX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
IMAX has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.73%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IMAX outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for IMAX is below the industry average of 9.08%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.73%) for IMAX is above the 3 year average (4.23%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.45% | ||
| ROE | 11.31% | ||
| ROIC | 7.73% |
ROA(3y)1.16%
ROA(5y)-2.69%
ROE(3y)3.11%
ROE(5y)-6.85%
ROIC(3y)4.23%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
IMAX's Profit Margin of 10.47% is amongst the best of the industry. IMAX outperforms 83.75% of its industry peers.
IMAX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 19.91%, IMAX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.25% of the companies in the same industry.
IMAX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
IMAX has a better Gross Margin (58.89%) than 67.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IMAX has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.47% | ||
| GM | 58.89% |
OM growth 3Y86.93%
OM growth 5Y-7.23%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-8.99%
GM growth 3Y0.8%
GM growth 5Y-0.05%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so IMAX is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for IMAX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, IMAX has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, IMAX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.84 indicates that IMAX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.84, IMAX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.50% of the companies in the same industry.
IMAX has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.85. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as IMAX would need 2.85 years to pay back of all of its debts.
IMAX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.85. This is in the better half of the industry: IMAX outperforms 78.75% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.74 indicates that IMAX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
IMAX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.74 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. IMAX is outperformed by 61.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.84 |
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC7.11%
2.3 Liquidity
IMAX has a Current Ratio of 2.47. This indicates that IMAX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.47, IMAX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.12 indicates that IMAX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 2.12, IMAX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
IMAX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 32.94%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.17% on average over the past years.
IMAX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.30%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.30% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)32.94%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-2.17%
EPS Q2Q%34.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.3%
Revenue growth 3Y11.38%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.3%
Sales Q2Q%16.62%
3.2 Future
IMAX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 20.13% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, IMAX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.43% on average per year.
EPS Next Y43.78%
EPS Next 2Y28.33%
EPS Next 3Y19.57%
EPS Next 5Y20.13%
Revenue Next Year11.84%
Revenue Next 2Y9%
Revenue Next 3Y7.52%
Revenue Next 5Y6.43%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 33.89, which means the current valuation is very expensive for IMAX.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, IMAX is valued a bit cheaper than 77.50% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.76. IMAX is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.48 indicates a rather expensive valuation of IMAX.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, IMAX is valued a bit cheaper than 77.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.96, IMAX is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, IMAX is valued a bit cheaper than 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, IMAX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.95 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
IMAX's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
IMAX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as IMAX's earnings are expected to grow with 19.57% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.33%
EPS Next 3Y19.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for IMAX!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
38.3
+0.19 (+0.5%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners92.94%
Inst Owner Change2.61%
Ins Owners19.26%
Ins Owner Change-0.33%
Market Cap2.06B
Revenue(TTM)377.68M
Net Income(TTM)39.55M
Analysts81.11
Price Target39.78 (3.86%)
Short Float %14.98%
Short Ratio5.72
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)20.48%
Min EPS beat(2)20.24%
Max EPS beat(2)20.72%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)11.61%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.42%
Max EPS beat(4)20.72%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)65.63%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)54.13%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)15.31%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.01%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.56%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.37%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.04%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.56%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.35%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.11%
PT rev (1m)3.54%
PT rev (3m)16.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.48 | ||
| P/S | 5.46 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.87 | ||
| P/B | 5.9 | ||
| P/tB | 8.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.95 |
EPS(TTM)1.13
EY2.95%
EPS(NY)1.56
Fwd EY4.09%
FCF(TTM)1.68
FCFY4.38%
OCF(TTM)2.03
OCFY5.3%
SpS7.02
BVpS6.5
TBVpS4.67
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number12.85
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.45% | ||
| ROE | 11.31% | ||
| ROCE | 9.75% | ||
| ROIC | 7.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.49% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.13% | ||
| OM | 19.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.47% | ||
| GM | 58.89% | ||
| FCFM | 23.9% |
ROA(3y)1.16%
ROA(5y)-2.69%
ROE(3y)3.11%
ROE(5y)-6.85%
ROIC(3y)4.23%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)4.84%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)7.01%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)5.33%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y113.18%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.75%
ROICexc growth 3Y103.14%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.28%
OM growth 3Y86.93%
OM growth 5Y-7.23%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-8.99%
GM growth 3Y0.8%
GM growth 5Y-0.05%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.42
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.85 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.9 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 31.29% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.01% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.47% | ||
| Profit Quality | 228.24% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.84 |
F-Score8
WACC7.11%
ROIC/WACC1.09
Cap/Depr(3y)25.16%
Cap/Depr(5y)18.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.33%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.58%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)32.94%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-2.17%
EPS Q2Q%34.29%
EPS Next Y43.78%
EPS Next 2Y28.33%
EPS Next 3Y19.57%
EPS Next 5Y20.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.3%
Revenue growth 3Y11.38%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.3%
Sales Q2Q%16.62%
Revenue Next Year11.84%
Revenue Next 2Y9%
Revenue Next 3Y7.52%
Revenue Next 5Y6.43%
EBIT growth 1Y94.17%
EBIT growth 3Y108.21%
EBIT growth 5Y-9.36%
EBIT Next Year245.67%
EBIT Next 3Y57.57%
EBIT Next 5Y34.08%
FCF growth 1Y52.72%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-7.57%
OCF growth 1Y52.91%
OCF growth 3Y126.45%
OCF growth 5Y-4.76%
IMAX CORP / IMAX FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for IMAX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to IMAX.
What is the valuation status for IMAX stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to IMAX CORP (IMAX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of IMAX stock?
IMAX CORP (IMAX) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the valuation of IMAX CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for IMAX CORP (IMAX) is 33.89 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.9.
What is the expected EPS growth for IMAX CORP (IMAX) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of IMAX CORP (IMAX) is expected to grow by 43.78% in the next year.