AMC vs IMAX
AMC: The world's largest theatrical exhibition operator, running a global multiplex cinema chain generating revenue from admissions, food and beverage, and ancillary theatre services. IMAX: IMAX operates the world's largest premium cinema network, capturing a premium from blockbuster films and iconic events through proprietary immersive theater technology and format enhancement services.
Side-by-side fundamentals
| Metric | AMC | IMAX | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price as of 2026-07-09 close | $1.90 | $38.27 | |
| Market cap as of 2026-07-10 | $1.7B | $2.1B | |
| P/E as of 2026-07-10 | n/a | 57.09 | |
| PEG as of 2026-07-10 | -0.23 | 1.36 | AMC lower |
| Net margin as of 2026-07-10 | -10.9% | +9.1% | IMAX higher |
| Gross margin as of 2026-07-10 | +67.0% | +59.0% | AMC higher |
| Operating margin as of 2026-07-10 | -2.4% | +19.1% | IMAX higher |
| ROE as of 2026-07-10 | -11.9% | +10.9% | IMAX higher |
| ROA as of 2026-07-10 | -6.9% | +4.2% | IMAX higher |
| Debt / equity as of 2026-07-10 | 4.00 | 0.87 | IMAX lower |
| Revenue growth (YoY) as of 2026-07-10 | +10.6% | +12.6% | IMAX higher |
| Revenue CAGR (3y) SEC XBRL | +7.4% | +10.9% | IMAX higher |
| Dividend streak (yrs) SEC XBRL | 1 | n/a | |
| Beta as of 2026-07-10 | 2.30 | 0.43 | |
| 1-year return as of 2026-07-09 close | -35.6% | +45.5% | IMAX higher |
Fundamentals: Finnhub, as of 2026-07-10. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-07-09.
Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from SEC EDGAR & Finnhub, shown with their as-of date; "Edge" cells are a pure numeric comparison, not a recommendation.