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NATIONAL CINEMEDIA INC (NCMI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:NCMI - US6353092066 - Common Stock

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Last: 11/28/2025, 7:50:35 PM
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After Hours: 11/28/2025, 7:50:35 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall NCMI gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated NCMI against 98 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 has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


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.
NCMI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 has a Return On Assets (-3.34%) which is in line with its industry peers.
NCMI's Return On Equity of -4.31% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NCMI outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.34%
ROE -4.31%
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

Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 46.15%, NCMI is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.10% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NCMI has declined.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for NCMI so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 46.15%
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, NCMI has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, NCMI has about the same debt to assets ratio.
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 3.57. This indicates that NCMI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
NCMI has a Altman-Z score of 3.57. This is amongst the best in the industry. NCMI outperforms 86.73% of its industry peers.
NCMI has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 3.57
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.62%
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 1.90 indicates that NCMI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
NCMI has a better Current ratio (1.90) than 75.51% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.90 indicates that NCMI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.90, NCMI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.9
Quick Ratio 1.9
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

NCMI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 40.00%, which is quite impressive.
Looking at the last year, NCMI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.63% in the last year.
The Revenue for NCMI have been decreasing by -11.55% on average. This is quite bad
EPS 1Y (TTM)40%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%150%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.63%
Revenue growth 3Y28.08%
Revenue growth 5Y-11.55%
Sales Q2Q%1.6%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 43.60% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.35% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y20.17%
EPS Next 2Y54.53%
EPS Next 3Y43.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.95%
Revenue Next 2Y7.38%
Revenue Next 3Y7.35%
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.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 48.29, which means the current valuation is very expensive for NCMI.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as NCMI.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.56, NCMI is valued a bit more expensive.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 48.29
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

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as NCMI.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NCMI is valued a bit cheaper than 62.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.57
EV/EBITDA 17.34
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 high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates NCMI does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
NCMI's earnings are expected to grow with 43.60% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y54.53%
EPS Next 3Y43.6%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

NCMI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.78%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.50, NCMI pays a better dividend. On top of this NCMI pays more dividend than 81.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
NCMI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.78%

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

The earnings of NCMI are negative and hence is the payout ratio. NCMI will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-56.29%
EPS Next 2Y54.53%
EPS Next 3Y43.6%
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 (11/28/2025, 7:50:35 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/amc
Earnings (Next)03-04 2026-03-04/amc
Inst Owners89.6%
Inst Owner Change10.85%
Ins Owners1.02%
Ins Owner Change0.92%
Market Cap404.41M
Revenue(TTM)236.40M
Net Income(TTM)-15.10M
Analysts83.64
Price Target6.63 (53.83%)
Short Float %9.1%
Short Ratio17.62
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.78%
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)-81.95%
DP-56.29%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date11-10 2025-11-10 (0.03)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)86.61%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.21%
Max EPS beat(2)178.43%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)37.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-51.8%
Max EPS beat(4)178.43%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-13.38%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.63%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.9%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.65%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.48%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.19%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.12%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-6.21%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.8%
PT rev (1m)-4.41%
PT rev (3m)-4.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-25.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-25.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)-10.77%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.96%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.96%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 48.29
P/S 1.71
P/FCF 16.57
P/OCF 13.22
P/B 1.15
P/tB 11.2
EV/EBITDA 17.34
EPS(TTM)-0.15
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.09
Fwd EY2.07%
FCF(TTM)0.26
FCFY6.03%
OCF(TTM)0.33
OCFY7.57%
SpS2.52
BVpS3.74
TBVpS0.38
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.34%
ROE -4.31%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 46.15%
FCFM 10.32%
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 15.74%
Cap/Sales 2.62%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 141.67%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.9
Quick Ratio 1.9
Altman-Z 3.57
F-Score6
WACC8.62%
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)40%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%150%
EPS Next Y20.17%
EPS Next 2Y54.53%
EPS Next 3Y43.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.63%
Revenue growth 3Y28.08%
Revenue growth 5Y-11.55%
Sales Q2Q%1.6%
Revenue Next Year1.95%
Revenue Next 2Y7.38%
Revenue Next 3Y7.35%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.81%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year280.04%
EBIT Next 3Y70.2%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y168.73%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-15.91%
OCF growth 1Y193.01%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-15.93%

NATIONAL CINEMEDIA INC / NCMI FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of NATIONAL CINEMEDIA INC (NCMI) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to NCMI.


Can you provide the valuation status for NATIONAL CINEMEDIA INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to NATIONAL CINEMEDIA INC (NCMI). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of NCMI stock?

NATIONAL CINEMEDIA INC (NCMI) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.


What is the financial health of NATIONAL CINEMEDIA INC (NCMI) stock?

The financial health rating of NATIONAL CINEMEDIA INC (NCMI) is 7 / 10.