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IMAX

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IMAX Corporation · Communication Services · Canada · $2.8B · Avg Vol: $79M/d

68
StockRank
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Q
65
V
17
M
80
P/E (TTM)
72.3x
ROE
11.0%
D/E
0.6x
Dividend %

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue300.8M374.8M352.2M410.2M10.9%416.1M448.4M476.1M7.7%
EPS-0.400.470.490.6517.6%0.730.830.9319.5%
Shares54.1M53.3M52.9M53.9M-0.4%54.8M
Debt263.0M252.1M266.3M278.6M1.9%282.6M
Equity263.4M273.1M299.5M337.9M8.7%
Op CF17.3M58.6M70.8M127.1M94.3%132.9M
Inv CF-53.3M-31.8M-41.2M-41.9M
Fin CF-58.5M-48.5M-6.0M-34.1M
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PRICE (1Y)+30.5%
37.8542.0846.3250.5654.79Jul 20Aug 10Aug 28
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$50.38
RSI (14)
47.5
52W High
$55.57
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
65
ROIC
10.3%61.6
ROE
11.0%61.0
GP/Assets
27.8%53.3
Op. Margin
22.5%81.4
FCF/Assets
11.4%79.4
Piotroski
891.3
Int. Cover
9.6x53.2
D/E Ratio
0.63x31.7
Current Ratio
4.26x87.3
Value
17
P/E (TTM)
72.3x9.8
EV/EBITDA
22.5x19.5
P/FCF
27.2x26.5
P/B
8.1x9.6
P/S
7.0x10.5
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
80
52W High %
91%81.2
RS 6M
5%68.5
SMA 50/200
1.16x88.8
EPS Rev 4W
+7.5%90.1
EPS Rev 12W
+6.2%89.1
EPS Improve
+184%82.0
Q Growth
37%71.8

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$2.8B
P/E (Forward)
25.5x
Gross Margin
59.7%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Communication Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of IMAX are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
IMAXIMAX Corporation(you)$2.8B68Buy
CGX.TOCineplex Inc.$540M53Hold
WILD.TOWildBrain Ltd.$261M54Hold
STRZStarz Entertainment Corp.$475M35Hold
CCA.TOCogeco Communications Inc.$1.8B58Hold
QBR-B.TOQuebecor Inc.$9.9B77Buy
RCI-B.TORogers Communications Inc.$19.8B67Buy
BCE.TOBCE Inc.$21.8B71Buy
CGO.TOCogeco Inc.$381M48Hold
T.TOTELUS Corporation$15.3B26Sell

Peer medians: ROE 22.5% · P/E 4.8x · Gross margin 44.3%

IMAX Corporation (IMAX): Stock Score Summary

IMAX Corporation (IMAX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 68/100 based on Quality (65/100), Value (17/100), and Momentum (80/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY.

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$50.38
Market Cap$2.8B
P/E (TTM)72.27
P/E (Forward)25.46
Price/Book8.13
Return on Equity11.0%
Return on Invested Capital10.3%
Debt/Equity0.63x
Gross Margin59.7%
Operating Margin22.5%
Revenue Growth12.2%
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 68/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (65), Value (17), and Momentum (80) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does IMAX Corporation have an economic moat?
IMAX Corporation (IMAX) has a Quality factor score of 65/100. 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 68/100. 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).