IMAX Corporation (IMAX) — Stock Score Summary

IMAX Corporation (IMAX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 75/100 based on Quality (63/100), Value (22/100), and Momentum (72/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. IMAX has a strong brand and asset-light model, but it is highly dependent on Hollywood release schedules and does not benefit from any of our core structural macro tailwinds.

IMAX Corporation is a premier global entertainment technology company specializing in proprietary motion picture technologies, including advanced projection, sound, and screen systems. The company's competitive moat is anchored by its globally recognized brand and its exclusive, end-to-end ecosystem that spans from specialized cameras used by filmmakers to its premium theater network. As the undisputed leader in the premium large-format cinema space, IMAX benefits from a highly scalable, asset-light business model driven by box-office revenue-sharing arrangements with studios and exhibitors.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$38.79
Market Cap$2.2B
P/E (TTM)58.36
P/E (Forward)20.04
Price/Book6.39
Return on Equity10.7%
Return on Invested Capital10.3%
Debt/Equity67.90
Gross Margin59.1%
Operating Margin12.1%
Revenue Growth-6.1%
Free Cash Flow$102M

IMAX Corporation operates in the Entertainment industry, part of the Communication Services sector (Canada).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IMAX Corporation’s (IMAX) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for IMAX Corporation (IMAX) is 75/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (63), Value (22), and Momentum (72) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does IMAX Corporation have an economic moat?
IMAX Corporation (IMAX) has a Quality factor score of 63/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is IMAX Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for IMAX Corporation (IMAX) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 75/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is IMAX Corporation in?
IMAX Corporation (IMAX) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Entertainment industry (Canada).