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NATIONAL CINEMEDIA INC (NCMI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

5.23  +0.05 (+0.97%)

After market: 5.23 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Overall NCMI gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated NCMI against 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. While showing a medium growth rate, NCMI is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

NCMI had negative earnings in the past year.
NCMI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years NCMI reported 4 times negative net income.
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

With a Gross Margin value of 47.84%, NCMI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.73% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NCMI has declined.
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.
NCMI has more shares outstanding than it did 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

NCMI has an Altman-Z score of 3.39. This indicates that NCMI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
NCMI has a better Altman-Z score (3.39) than 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 3.39
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.98%
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.
NCMI has a Quick Ratio of 2.29. This indicates that NCMI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
NCMI's Quick ratio of 2.29 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NCMI outperforms 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.
NCMI shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 42.10%.
Measured over the past years, NCMI shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -11.55% on average per year.
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

NCMI is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 41.66% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.34% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y45.67%
EPS Next 2Y54.89%
EPS Next 3Y41.66%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.64%
Revenue Next 2Y10.14%
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

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for NCMI. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 56.97, NCMI can be considered very expensive at the moment.
NCMI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.27, NCMI is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 56.97
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

NCMI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NCMI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NCMI is cheaper than 70.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.26
EV/EBITDA 20.15
NCMI Per share dataNCMI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as NCMI's earnings are expected to grow with 41.66% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y54.89%
EPS Next 3Y41.66%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

NCMI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.28%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
NCMI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.95.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, NCMI has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.28%

5.2 History

The dividend of NCMI decreases each year by -81.95%.
NCMI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 2Y54.89%
EPS Next 3Y41.66%
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 (6/23/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 5.23 0 (0%)

5.23

+0.05 (+0.97%)

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 Owners89.64%
Inst Owner Change1.11%
Ins Owners0.91%
Ins Owner Change4.31%
Market Cap493.19M
Analysts83.64
Price Target7.34 (40.34%)
Short Float %9.08%
Short Ratio9.76
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.28%
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)-4%
PT rev (3m)-9.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-107.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)-182.71%
EPS NY rev (3m)-158.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.63%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.42%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 56.97
P/S 2.07
P/FCF 13.26
P/OCF 11.69
P/B 1.33
P/tB 16.61
EV/EBITDA 20.15
EPS(TTM)-0.19
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.09
Fwd EY1.76%
FCF(TTM)0.39
FCFY7.54%
OCF(TTM)0.45
OCFY8.56%
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 3.39
F-Score4
WACC8.98%
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 Y45.67%
EPS Next 2Y54.89%
EPS Next 3Y41.66%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)42.1%
Revenue growth 3Y28.08%
Revenue growth 5Y-11.55%
Sales Q2Q%-6.68%
Revenue Next Year8.64%
Revenue Next 2Y10.14%
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%