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NATIONAL CINEMEDIA INC (NCMI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:NCMI - Nasdaq - US6353092066 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

5.29  +0.24 (+4.75%)

After market: 5.29 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, NCMI scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NCMI was compared to 97 industry peers in the Media industry. No worries on liquidiy or solvency for NCMI as it has an excellent financial health rating, but there are worries on the profitability. NCMI is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year NCMI has reported negative net income.
In the past year NCMI had a positive cash flow from operations.
NCMI had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In multiple years NCMI reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
NCMI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNCMI 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 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

NCMI's Return On Assets of -3.63% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NCMI outperforms 41.24% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of NCMI (-4.94%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.63%
ROE -4.94%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)38.89%
ROA(5y)20.67%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
NCMI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNCMI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 100 150

1.3 Margins

The Gross Margin of NCMI (47.84%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
NCMI's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
NCMI does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 47.84%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y13.3%
GM growth 5Y-7.27%
NCMI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNCMI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 200 300 400

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

NCMI does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for NCMI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for NCMI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for NCMI has remained at the same level compared to a year ago.
NCMI Yearly Shares OutstandingNCMI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
NCMI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNCMI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.31 indicates that NCMI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
NCMI has a Altman-Z score of 3.31. This is amongst the best in the industry. NCMI outperforms 81.44% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for NCMI. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 3.31
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.06%
NCMI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNCMI 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 -500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.29 indicates that NCMI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.29, NCMI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.23% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.29 indicates that NCMI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
NCMI has a better Quick ratio (2.29) than 74.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.29
Quick Ratio 2.29
NCMI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNCMI 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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 83.62% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, NCMI shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 42.10%.
NCMI shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -11.55% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)83.62%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%11.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)42.1%
Revenue growth 3Y28.08%
Revenue growth 5Y-11.55%
Sales Q2Q%-6.68%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, NCMI will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 45.25% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.34% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y80.78%
EPS Next 2Y60.97%
EPS Next 3Y45.25%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.33%
Revenue Next 2Y10.78%
Revenue Next 3Y9.34%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 accelerating.
NCMI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNCMI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M
NCMI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNCMI 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 -4 -6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

NCMI reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
NCMI is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.90.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NCMI is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.30. NCMI is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 38.9
NCMI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNCMI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NCMI is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NCMI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.13% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.41
EV/EBITDA 19.36
NCMI Per share dataNCMI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

NCMI's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as NCMI's earnings are expected to grow with 45.25% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y60.97%
EPS Next 3Y45.25%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

NCMI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.24%.
NCMI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.94.
NCMI's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.24%

5.2 History

The dividend of NCMI decreases each year by -81.95%.
NCMI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-81.95%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
NCMI Yearly Dividends per shareNCMI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2025 20 40 60 80

5.3 Sustainability

DP0%
EPS Next 2Y60.97%
EPS Next 3Y45.25%
NCMI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNCMI 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 400M 600M

NATIONAL CINEMEDIA INC

NASDAQ:NCMI (6/3/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 5.29 0 (0%)

5.29

+0.24 (+4.75%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)05-06 2025-05-06/amc
Earnings (Next)08-04 2025-08-04/amc
Inst Owners87.94%
Inst Owner Change1.11%
Ins Owners0.63%
Ins Owner Change4.28%
Market Cap498.85M
Analysts86
Price Target7.65 (44.61%)
Short Float %8.58%
Short Ratio8.78
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.24%
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)-81.95%
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date05-16 2025-05-16 (0.03)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-12.17%
Min EPS beat(2)-51.8%
Max EPS beat(2)27.45%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-21.62%
Min EPS beat(4)-51.8%
Max EPS beat(4)27.45%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-48.82%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-13.42%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-19.27%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.58%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.97%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.19%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.21%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.97%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.56%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.18%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.22%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-8.15%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-6.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-120.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2102.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)-200%
EPS NY rev (3m)-120.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.55%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.74%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7.31%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 38.9
P/S 2.09
P/FCF 13.41
P/OCF 11.82
P/B 1.35
P/tB 16.8
EV/EBITDA 19.36
EPS(TTM)-0.19
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.14
Fwd EY2.57%
FCF(TTM)0.39
FCFY7.46%
OCF(TTM)0.45
OCFY8.46%
SpS2.53
BVpS3.93
TBVpS0.31
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.63%
ROE -4.94%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 47.84%
FCFM 15.61%
ROA(3y)38.89%
ROA(5y)20.67%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y13.3%
GM growth 5Y-7.27%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 11.82%
Cap/Sales 2.1%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 196.28%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.29
Quick Ratio 2.29
Altman-Z 3.31
F-Score4
WACC9.06%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)11.94%
Cap/Depr(5y)14.61%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.88%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)83.62%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%11.11%
EPS Next Y80.78%
EPS Next 2Y60.97%
EPS Next 3Y45.25%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)42.1%
Revenue growth 3Y28.08%
Revenue growth 5Y-11.55%
Sales Q2Q%-6.68%
Revenue Next Year9.33%
Revenue Next 2Y10.78%
Revenue Next 3Y9.34%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-6.67%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year297.69%
EBIT Next 3Y72.26%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y325.46%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-15.91%
OCF growth 1Y417.29%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-15.93%