Imax Corp (IMAX) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Imax Corp stock (IMAX) is currently trading at $38.19. Imax Corp PE ratio is 58.24. Imax Corp PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 4.83. Analyst consensus price target for IMAX is $45.00. WallStSmart rates IMAX as Hold.
- IMAX PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- IMAX PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- IMAX intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- IMAX fair value vs current price
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- Is IMAX undervalued or overvalued?
- Imax Corp financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- IMAX Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- IMAX analyst price target and Smart Rating
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IMAX Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Imax Corp (IMAX)
IMAX trades 753% above its Graham fair value of $4.28, 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
Imax Corp (IMAX) · 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 peg ratio, operating margin, revenue growth. Concerns around price/book and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Imax Corp (IMAX) Key Strengths (4)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 35.10% year-over-year
90.31% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Strong operational efficiency: $27 kept per $100 revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
Imax Corp (IMAX) Areas to Watch (6)
Earnings declining -86.90%, profits shrinking
Very expensive at 5.9x book value
Premium valuation at 4.8x annual revenue
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Supporting Valuation Data
Imax Corp (IMAX) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 56/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.5/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 3.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.89) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 26.60%. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 35.10%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Price/Book, Price/Sales. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (4.83), Price/Book (5.86) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include EPS Growth at -86.90%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 11.30%, Profit Margin at 8.50%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 11.30% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 35.10% strong but requiring continuation.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high 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
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth) and negatives (EPS Growth, Price/Book). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
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.
IMAX Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
IMAX's Price-to-Sales ratio of 4.83x sits near its historical average of 4.33x (58th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 43% below its historical high of 8.46x set in Nov 2010, and 245% above its historical low of 1.4x in Nov 2008. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~5.6x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Imax Corp (IMAX) · COMMUNICATION SERVICES › ENTERTAINMENT
The Big Picture
Imax Corp is in a high-growth phase, prioritizing rapid expansion over margins. Revenue reached 410M with 35% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 8.5%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 35% YoY, reaching 410M. This pace significantly outperforms most ENTERTAINMENT peers.
Generating 27M in free cash flow and 28M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Earnings fell 87% YoY while revenue grew 35%. This gap usually reflects one-time items (tax benefits, write-offs) in the prior period, not an operational decline.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Imax Corp push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Growth sustainability: can Imax Corp maintain 35%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Valuation compression risk at a P/E of 58.2x. Any growth miss could trigger a sharp correction.
Sector dynamics: monitor ENTERTAINMENT industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Imax Corp.
Bottom Line
Imax Corp is a high-conviction growth story with revenue accelerating at 35% while profitability is still developing. For growth-oriented investors, the trajectory is compelling. For value investors, the thin 8.5% margins and premium valuation suggest patience until the unit economics mature further.
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.
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About Imax Corp(IMAX)
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IMAX Corporation, is a worldwide entertainment technology company. The company is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada.