CNK vs IMAX
CNK: A diversified theatrical exhibition operator with 496 theaters across North America and Latin America that monetizes premium moviegoing experiences and concessions. 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 | CNK | IMAX | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price as of 2026-07-09 close | $29.61 | $38.27 | |
| Market cap as of 2026-07-10 | $3.5B | $2.1B | |
| P/E as of 2026-07-10 | 20.46 | 57.09 | CNK lower |
| PEG as of 2026-07-10 | 5.53 | 1.36 | IMAX lower |
| Net margin as of 2026-07-10 | +5.3% | +9.1% | IMAX higher |
| Gross margin as of 2026-07-10 | +64.3% | +59.0% | CNK higher |
| Operating margin as of 2026-07-10 | +10.4% | +19.1% | IMAX higher |
| ROE as of 2026-07-10 | +42.2% | +10.9% | CNK higher |
| ROA as of 2026-07-10 | +3.8% | +4.2% | IMAX higher |
| Debt / equity as of 2026-07-10 | 5.20 | 0.87 | IMAX lower |
| Revenue growth (YoY) as of 2026-07-10 | +6.8% | +12.6% | IMAX higher |
| Revenue CAGR (3y) SEC XBRL | +8.3% | +10.9% | IMAX higher |
| Dividend yield as of 2026-07-10 | +1.2% | n/a | |
| Dividend streak (yrs) SEC XBRL | 1 | n/a | |
| Beta as of 2026-07-10 | 1.01 | 0.43 | |
| 1-year return as of 2026-07-09 close | +2.8% | +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.