IMAX vs SPHR
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. SPHR: Sphere Entertainment operates the world's most advanced immersive live entertainment venue featuring revolutionary LED and audio technology, alongside regional sports networks and streaming services.
Side-by-side fundamentals
| Metric | IMAX | SPHR | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price as of 2026-07-09 close | $38.27 | $152.01 | |
| Market cap as of 2026-07-10 | $2.1B | $5.5B | |
| P/E as of 2026-07-10 | 57.09 | 45.57 | SPHR lower |
| PEG as of 2026-07-10 | 1.36 | n/a | |
| Net margin as of 2026-07-10 | +9.1% | +9.0% | IMAX higher |
| Gross margin as of 2026-07-10 | +59.0% | +54.6% | IMAX higher |
| Operating margin as of 2026-07-10 | +19.1% | +15.1% | IMAX higher |
| ROE as of 2026-07-10 | +10.9% | +5.4% | IMAX higher |
| ROA as of 2026-07-10 | +4.2% | +2.9% | IMAX higher |
| Debt / equity as of 2026-07-10 | 0.87 | 0.36 | SPHR lower |
| Revenue growth (YoY) as of 2026-07-10 | +12.6% | +21.6% | SPHR higher |
| Revenue CAGR (3y) SEC XBRL | +10.9% | +26.0% | SPHR higher |
| Beta as of 2026-07-10 | 0.43 | 1.64 | |
| 1-year return as of 2026-07-09 close | +45.5% | +259.4% | SPHR 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.