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AMCX vs. CMCSA, CHTR, SIRI, LBTYA, and NMAX

Should you buy AMC Networks stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares AMC Networks with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with AMC Networks include Comcast (CMCSA), Charter Communications (CHTR), Sirius XM (SIRI), Liberty Global (LBTYA), and Newsmax (NMAX).

How does AMC Networks compare to Comcast?

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) and AMC Networks (NASDAQ:AMCX) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Comcast has higher revenue and earnings than AMC Networks. Comcast is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AMC Networks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Comcast$123.71B0.67$20.00B$5.084.59
AMC Networks$2.31B0.19$89.40M$0.6016.25

84.3% of Comcast shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.5% of AMC Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of Comcast shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 15.6% of AMC Networks shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Comcast had 14 more articles in the media than AMC Networks. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Comcast and 3 mentions for AMC Networks. Comcast's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat AMC Networks' score of 0.47 indicating that Comcast is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Comcast
8 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
AMC Networks
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Comcast currently has a consensus target price of $34.79, indicating a potential upside of 49.11%. AMC Networks has a consensus target price of $8.50, indicating a potential downside of 12.82%. Given Comcast's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Comcast is more favorable than AMC Networks.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Comcast
2 Sell rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.27
AMC Networks
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Comcast has a beta of 0.67, suggesting that its stock price is 33% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AMC Networks has a beta of 1.35, suggesting that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the broader market.

Comcast has a net margin of 15.00% compared to AMC Networks' net margin of 2.28%. Comcast's return on equity of 15.47% beat AMC Networks' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Comcast15.00% 15.47% 5.45%
AMC Networks 2.28%8.70%2.16%

Summary

Comcast beats AMC Networks on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AMC Networks compare to Charter Communications?

Charter Communications (NASDAQ:CHTR) and AMC Networks (NASDAQ:AMCX) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability and media sentiment.

Charter Communications has higher revenue and earnings than AMC Networks. Charter Communications is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AMC Networks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Charter Communications$54.77B0.29$4.99B$37.033.49
AMC Networks$2.31B0.19$89.40M$0.6016.25

Charter Communications has a net margin of 9.03% compared to AMC Networks' net margin of 2.28%. Charter Communications' return on equity of 24.20% beat AMC Networks' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Charter Communications9.03% 24.20% 3.22%
AMC Networks 2.28%8.70%2.16%

Charter Communications currently has a consensus price target of $290.38, suggesting a potential upside of 125.01%. AMC Networks has a consensus price target of $8.50, suggesting a potential downside of 12.82%. Given Charter Communications' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Charter Communications is more favorable than AMC Networks.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Charter Communications
6 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.95
AMC Networks
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Charter Communications has a beta of 0.71, indicating that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AMC Networks has a beta of 1.35, indicating that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Charter Communications had 14 more articles in the media than AMC Networks. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Charter Communications and 3 mentions for AMC Networks. Charter Communications' average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat AMC Networks' score of 0.47 indicating that Charter Communications is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Charter Communications
11 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
AMC Networks
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

81.8% of Charter Communications shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.5% of AMC Networks shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of Charter Communications shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 15.6% of AMC Networks shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Charter Communications beats AMC Networks on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AMC Networks compare to Sirius XM?

Sirius XM (NASDAQ:SIRI) and AMC Networks (NASDAQ:AMCX) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, earnings and institutional ownership.

Sirius XM has a beta of 0.96, meaning that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AMC Networks has a beta of 1.35, meaning that its share price is 35% more volatile than the broader market.

Sirius XM presently has a consensus price target of $27.45, suggesting a potential downside of 1.21%. AMC Networks has a consensus price target of $8.50, suggesting a potential downside of 12.82%. Given Sirius XM's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Sirius XM is more favorable than AMC Networks.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Sirius XM
3 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.09
AMC Networks
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

In the previous week, Sirius XM had 10 more articles in the media than AMC Networks. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Sirius XM and 3 mentions for AMC Networks. Sirius XM's average media sentiment score of 0.48 beat AMC Networks' score of 0.47 indicating that Sirius XM is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Sirius XM
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
AMC Networks
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Sirius XM has higher revenue and earnings than AMC Networks. Sirius XM is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AMC Networks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Sirius XM$8.56B1.09$805M$2.3711.73
AMC Networks$2.31B0.19$89.40M$0.6016.25

10.7% of Sirius XM shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.5% of AMC Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.3% of Sirius XM shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 15.6% of AMC Networks shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Sirius XM has a net margin of 9.86% compared to AMC Networks' net margin of 2.28%. Sirius XM's return on equity of 9.19% beat AMC Networks' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Sirius XM9.86% 9.19% 3.89%
AMC Networks 2.28%8.70%2.16%

Summary

Sirius XM beats AMC Networks on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AMC Networks compare to Liberty Global?

Liberty Global (NASDAQ:LBTYA) and AMC Networks (NASDAQ:AMCX) are both cable & satellite companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

AMC Networks has a net margin of 2.28% compared to Liberty Global's net margin of -109.64%. AMC Networks' return on equity of 8.70% beat Liberty Global's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Liberty Global-109.64% -47.65% -22.51%
AMC Networks 2.28%8.70%2.16%

AMC Networks has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Liberty Global. Liberty Global is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AMC Networks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Liberty Global$4.88B0.81-$7.14B-$16.00N/A
AMC Networks$2.31B0.19$89.40M$0.6016.25

Liberty Global has a beta of 0.92, indicating that its share price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AMC Networks has a beta of 1.35, indicating that its share price is 35% more volatile than the broader market.

Liberty Global currently has a consensus target price of $16.15, suggesting a potential upside of 38.87%. AMC Networks has a consensus target price of $8.50, suggesting a potential downside of 12.82%. Given Liberty Global's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Liberty Global is more favorable than AMC Networks.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Liberty Global
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.14
AMC Networks
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

In the previous week, Liberty Global had 1 more articles in the media than AMC Networks. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Liberty Global and 3 mentions for AMC Networks. Liberty Global's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat AMC Networks' score of 0.47 indicating that Liberty Global is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Liberty Global
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
AMC Networks
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

37.2% of Liberty Global shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.5% of AMC Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.3% of Liberty Global shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 15.6% of AMC Networks shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

AMC Networks beats Liberty Global on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AMC Networks compare to Newsmax?

Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) and AMC Networks (NASDAQ:AMCX) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

AMC Networks has higher revenue and earnings than Newsmax. Newsmax is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AMC Networks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Newsmax$189.26M6.55-$99.50M-$0.66N/A
AMC Networks$2.31B0.19$89.40M$0.6016.25

AMC Networks has a net margin of 2.28% compared to Newsmax's net margin of -43.17%. AMC Networks' return on equity of 8.70% beat Newsmax's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Newsmax-43.17% -81.14% -36.02%
AMC Networks 2.28%8.70%2.16%

Newsmax has a beta of 2.93, suggesting that its stock price is 193% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AMC Networks has a beta of 1.35, suggesting that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the broader market.

Newsmax currently has a consensus target price of $21.50, suggesting a potential upside of 124.08%. AMC Networks has a consensus target price of $8.50, suggesting a potential downside of 12.82%. Given Newsmax's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Newsmax is more favorable than AMC Networks.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Newsmax
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
AMC Networks
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

78.5% of AMC Networks shares are held by institutional investors. 61.0% of Newsmax shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 15.6% of AMC Networks shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Newsmax had 1 more articles in the media than AMC Networks. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Newsmax and 3 mentions for AMC Networks. AMC Networks' average media sentiment score of 0.47 beat Newsmax's score of 0.11 indicating that AMC Networks is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Newsmax
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
AMC Networks
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

AMC Networks beats Newsmax on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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AMCX vs. The Competition

MetricAMC NetworksBRDCST IndustryDiscretionary SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$414.68M$17.01B$7.17B$12.44B
Dividend YieldN/A5.59%2.95%5.33%
P/E Ratio16.2516.5517.8922.64
Price / Sales0.191.183.84115.68
Price / Cash0.377.0214.7955.53
Price / Book0.412.753.676.72
Net Income$89.40M$292.32M$246.87M$337.03M
7 Day Performance-0.81%-1.25%-1.20%0.09%
1 Month PerformanceN/AN/AN/A-1.78%
1 Year Performance50.70%35.22%16.92%33.98%

AMC Networks Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
AMCX
AMC Networks
1.1198 of 5 stars
$9.75
+3.3%
$8.50
-12.8%
+42.4%$414.68M$2.31B16.251,738
CMCSA
Comcast
4.9907 of 5 stars
$25.20
flat
$34.79
+38.0%
-32.1%$90.04B$123.71B4.96179,000
CHTR
Charter Communications
4.7718 of 5 stars
$145.15
flat
$290.38
+100.1%
-67.0%$17.85B$54.77B3.9291,900
SIRI
Sirius XM
4.1917 of 5 stars
$28.89
flat
$27.45
-5.0%
+29.9%$9.72B$8.56B12.195,119
LBTYA
Liberty Global
3.392 of 5 stars
$12.18
flat
$16.15
+32.6%
+21.7%$4.12B$4.88BN/A6,636

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