Cinemark Holdings Inc (CNK) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Cinemark Holdings Inc stock (CNK) is currently trading at $28.15. Cinemark Holdings Inc PE ratio is 25.41. Cinemark Holdings Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.00. Analyst consensus price target for CNK is $31.82. WallStSmart rates CNK as Underperform.
- CNK PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
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- CNK intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- CNK stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- CNK fair value vs current price
- CNK insider transactions and insider buying
- Is CNK undervalued or overvalued?
- Cinemark Holdings Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- CNK Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- CNK analyst price target and Smart Rating
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CNK Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Cinemark Holdings Inc (CNK)
CNK trades 268% above its Graham fair value of $7.07, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Cinemark Holdings Inc (CNK) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in return on equity, price/sales, institutional own.. Concerns around operating margin and price/book. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Cinemark Holdings Inc (CNK) Key Strengths (4)
Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $28 in profit
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
110.19% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Cinemark Holdings Inc (CNK) Areas to Watch (6)
Revenue declining -4.70%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -15.70%, profits shrinking
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Very expensive at 7.5x book value
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
Supporting Valuation Data
Cinemark Holdings Inc (CNK) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 48/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 2.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Price/Sales, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.00) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 27.80%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.72), Price/Book (7.54) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -4.70%, EPS Growth at -15.70%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 9.15%, Profit Margin at 4.44%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 27.80% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -4.70% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Revenue Growth and EPS Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
CNK Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
CNK's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.00x trades 23% below its historical average of 1.29x (30th percentile). The current valuation is 74% below its historical high of 3.89x set in Jun 2021, and 244% above its historical low of 0.29x in Oct 2020.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Cinemark Holdings Inc (CNK) · COMMUNICATION SERVICES › ENTERTAINMENT
The Big Picture
Cinemark Holdings Inc faces headwinds with declining revenue, though profitability provides a cushion. Revenue reached 3.1B with 470% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 444.0%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
ROE of 2780.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 35M in free cash flow and 148M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Revenue contracted 470% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
What to Watch Next
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 125.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor ENTERTAINMENT industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Cinemark Holdings Inc.
Bottom Line
Cinemark Holdings Inc faces challenges with declining revenue. While profitability provides a buffer, the long-term trajectory needs to improve. Watch for management's strategic response and whether the company can stabilize or pivot to new growth drivers.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(43 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
THOMAS, MELISSA EVP, Chief Financial Officer | Sell | -7,944 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 8:27:55 AM
About Cinemark Holdings Inc(CNK)
NYSE
COMMUNICATION SERVICES
ENTERTAINMENT
USA
Cinemark Holdings, Inc., is in the motion picture business. The company is headquartered in Plano, Texas.