Cinemark Holdings Inc (CNK)vsTKO Group Holdings, Inc. (TKO)
CNK
Cinemark Holdings Inc
$31.23
+1.36%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $3.95B
TKO
TKO Group Holdings, Inc.
$203.49
+0.49%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $39.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. generates 57% more annual revenue ($5.06B vs $3.22B). CNK leads profitability with a 5.3% profit margin vs 4.5%. TKO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.43. TKO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
CNK
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
TKO
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+12.7%
Fair Value
$29.83
Current Price
$31.23
$1.40 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TKO.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 47 in profit
18.9% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 63.0% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 21.2%
Revenue surging 25.9% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 9.5x book value
5.3% margin — thin
ROE of 6.7% — below average capital efficiency
4.5% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CNK
The strongest argument for CNK centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 18.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TKO
The strongest argument for TKO centers on EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 25.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.43 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CNK
The primary concerns for CNK are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 5.20 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : TKO
The primary concerns for TKO are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 75.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CNK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.01 — expect wider price swings.
TKO is growing revenue faster at 25.9% — sustainability is the question.
TKO generates stronger free cash flow (675M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor ENTERTAINMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
TKO scores higher overall (63/100 vs 52/100) and 25.9% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
TKO Group Holdings, Inc.
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. is a sports and entertainment company. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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