Cinemark Holdings Inc (CNK)vsWalt Disney Company (DIS)
CNK
Cinemark Holdings Inc
$35.08
-0.20%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $4.10B
DIS
Walt Disney Company
$106.55
+0.69%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $183.98B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Walt Disney Company generates 2839% more annual revenue ($98.86B vs $3.36B). DIS leads profitability with a 8.7% profit margin vs 6.4%. CNK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.72. CNK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
CNK
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
DIS
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+17.0%
Fair Value
$31.37
Current Price
$35.08
$3.71 discount
Margin of Safety
+6.6%
Fair Value
$113.57
Current Price
$106.55
$7.02 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 47 in profit
Earnings expanding 88.6% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 21.7%
15.5% revenue growth
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 3.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 8.1x book value
6.4% margin — thin
Distress zone — elevated risk
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 7.8% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 48.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CNK
The strongest argument for CNK centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 15.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : DIS
The strongest argument for DIS centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : CNK
The primary concerns for CNK are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : DIS
The primary concerns for DIS are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CNK profiles as a growth stock while DIS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
DIS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.41 — expect wider price swings.
CNK is growing revenue faster at 15.5% — sustainability is the question.
DIS generates stronger free cash flow (3.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CNK scores higher overall (69/100 vs 55/100) and 15.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Cinemark Holdings Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
Cinemark Holdings, Inc., is in the motion picture business. The company is headquartered in Plano, Texas.
Walt Disney Company
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
The Walt Disney Company, commonly known as Disney, is an American diversified multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios complex in Burbank, California.
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