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Price: 28.48 USD -0.42% Market Closed
Market Cap: $3.3B

EV/EBITDA

8.9
Current
10%
More Expensive
vs 3-y average of 8

Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBITDA
8.9
=
Enterprise Value
$4.9B
/
EBITDA
$543.7m

Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBITDA
8.9
=
Enterprise Value
$4.9B
/
EBITDA
$543.7m

Valuation Scenarios

Cinemark Holdings Inc is trading above its 3-year average

If EV/EBITDA returns to its 3-Year Average (8), the stock would be worth $25.82 (9% downside from current price).

Statistics
Positive Scenarios
2/4
Maximum Downside
-10%
Maximum Upside
+62%
Average Upside
18%
Scenario EV/EBITDA Value Implied Price Upside/Downside
Current Multiple 8.9 $28.48
0%
3-Year Average 8 $25.82
-9%
5-Year Average 8 $25.74
-10%
Industry Average 11.4 $36.66
+29%
Country Average 14.4 $46.18
+62%

Forward EV/EBITDA
Today’s price vs future ebitda

Today's Enterprise Value EBITDA Forward EV/EBITDA
$4.9B
/
Jan 2026
$543.7m
=
8.9
Current
$4.9B
/
Dec 2026
$704.4m
=
6.9
Forward
$4.9B
/
Dec 2027
$744.1m
=
6.6
Forward
$4.9B
/
Dec 2028
$763.8m
=
6.4
Forward
$4.9B
/
Dec 2029
$758.9m
=
6.4
Forward
$4.9B
/
Dec 2030
$783.1m
=
6.2
Forward

Forward EV/EBITDA shows whether today’s EV/EBITDA still looks high or low once future ebitda are taken into account.

Peer Comparison

All Multiples
EV/EBITDA
P/E
All Countries
Close
Market Cap EV/EBITDA P/E
US
Cinemark Holdings Inc
NYSE:CNK
3.3B USD 8.9 23.8
US
Netflix Inc
NASDAQ:NFLX
389.2B USD 12.5 29.1
US
Walt Disney Co
NYSE:DIS
185B USD 11.3 15.1
LU
Spotify Technology SA
NYSE:SPOT
106.6B USD 35.5 40.9
US
Warner Bros Discovery Inc
NASDAQ:WBD
67.1B USD 5 92.3
NL
Universal Music Group NV
AEX:UMG
36.6B EUR 15.9 23.9
US
TKO Group Holdings Inc
NYSE:TKO
36.2B USD 25.6 158.1
US
Live Nation Entertainment Inc
NYSE:LYV
36.9B USD 19.9 -668.8
US
Roku Inc
NASDAQ:ROKU
17B USD 221.9 193.2
FR
Bollore SE
PAR:BOL
14.8B EUR -47.7 42.6
US
Warner Music Group Corp
NASDAQ:WMG
15.1B USD 13.4 50.5
EV/EBITDA Multiple
EBITDA Growth EV/EBITDA to Growth
US
Cinemark Holdings Inc
NYSE:CNK
Average EV/EBITDA: 37
8.9
12%
0.7
US
Netflix Inc
NASDAQ:NFLX
12.5
-7%
N/A
US
Walt Disney Co
NYSE:DIS
11.3
11%
1
LU
Spotify Technology SA
NYSE:SPOT
35.5
30%
1.2
US
Warner Bros Discovery Inc
NASDAQ:WBD
5
-23%
N/A
NL
Universal Music Group NV
AEX:UMG
15.9
14%
1.1
US
TKO Group Holdings Inc
NYSE:TKO
25.6
22%
1.2
US
Live Nation Entertainment Inc
NYSE:LYV
19.9
21%
0.9
US
Roku Inc
NASDAQ:ROKU
221.9
147%
1.5
FR
Bollore SE
PAR:BOL
Negative Multiple: -47.7 N/A N/A
US
Warner Music Group Corp
NASDAQ:WMG
13.4
15%
0.9

Market Distribution

Lower than 75% of companies in the United States of America
Percentile
25th
Based on 9 875 companies
25th percentile
8.9
Low
0 — 10
Typical Range
10 — 21.5
High
21.5 —
Distribution Statistics
the United States of America
Min 0
30th Percentile 10
Median 14.4
70th Percentile 21.5
Max 1 767 274.1

Cinemark Holdings Inc
Glance View

Cinemark Holdings Inc., with its origins traced back to the mid-1980s, has grown into a behemoth in the cinematic entertainment industry, becoming one of the largest and most influential movie theater companies globally. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Cinemark operates under a business model that capitalizes on providing superior movie experiences. Its success is deeply entrenched in a strategic blend of premium content, technological innovations, and customer-centered services. The company navigates the intricate world of film exhibition by leveraging a vast network of theaters spanning the United States and Latin America, making it a significant player in both domestic and international markets. Cinemark's profitability is primarily rooted in its ability to draw audiences into its theaters, turning movie-goers into a steady stream of revenue. The company does this through a mix of box office sales and concessions, where the latter often provides a particularly robust margin. With the rise of digital streaming, Cinemark has strategically focused on enhancing the theater experience by introducing luxury seating, advanced sound systems, and exclusive screenings that cannot be replicated at home. Moreover, their loyalty programs and value offerings aim to increase customer retention and drive consistent footfall. By keeping a keen eye on consumer trends and technological advancements, Cinemark continues to navigate a rapidly evolving media landscape, ensuring its place in the entertainment sphere for years to come.

CNK Intrinsic Value
36.85 USD
Undervaluation 23%
Intrinsic Value
Price $28.48
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