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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?

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

In the previous week, Comcast had 11 more articles in the media than AMC Networks. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Comcast and 2 mentions for AMC Networks. Comcast's average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat AMC Networks' score of 0.22 indicating that Comcast is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

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

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
AMC Networks$2.31B0.19$89.40M$0.6016.25
Comcast$123.71B0.65$20.00B$5.084.46

78.5% of AMC Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.3% of Comcast shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.1% of AMC Networks shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Comcast shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

AMC Networks currently has a consensus target price of $8.50, indicating a potential downside of 12.82%. Comcast has a consensus target price of $34.50, indicating a potential upside of 52.39%. Given Comcast's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Comcast is more favorable than AMC Networks.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AMC Networks
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Comcast
2 Sell rating(s)
16 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.26

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
AMC Networks2.28% 8.70% 2.16%
Comcast 15.00%15.47%5.45%

Summary

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

How does AMC Networks compare to Charter Communications?

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

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

In the previous week, Charter Communications had 7 more articles in the media than AMC Networks. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Charter Communications and 2 mentions for AMC Networks. Charter Communications' average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat AMC Networks' score of 0.22 indicating that Charter Communications is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
AMC Networks
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Charter Communications
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

AMC Networks presently has a consensus price target of $8.50, indicating a potential downside of 12.82%. Charter Communications has a consensus price target of $290.38, indicating a potential upside of 120.95%. Given Charter Communications' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Charter Communications is more favorable than AMC Networks.

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

78.5% of AMC Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.8% of Charter Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.1% of AMC Networks shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Charter Communications shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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
AMC Networks2.28% 8.70% 2.16%
Charter Communications 9.03%24.20%3.22%

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
AMC Networks$2.31B0.19$89.40M$0.6016.25
Charter Communications$54.77B0.30$4.99B$37.033.55

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?

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

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
AMC Networks2.28% 8.70% 2.16%
Sirius XM 9.86%9.19%3.89%

In the previous week, Sirius XM had 5 more articles in the media than AMC Networks. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Sirius XM and 2 mentions for AMC Networks. Sirius XM's average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat AMC Networks' score of 0.22 indicating that Sirius XM is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

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
AMC Networks$2.31B0.19$89.40M$0.6016.25
Sirius XM$8.56B1.10$805M$2.3711.77

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

78.5% of AMC Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.7% of Sirius XM shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.1% of AMC Networks shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of Sirius XM shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

AMC Networks currently has a consensus target price of $8.50, suggesting a potential downside of 12.82%. Sirius XM has a consensus target price of $27.45, suggesting a potential downside of 1.60%. Given Sirius XM's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Sirius XM is more favorable than AMC Networks.

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

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?

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

78.5% of AMC Networks shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.2% of Liberty Global shares are held by institutional investors. 16.1% of AMC Networks shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.3% of Liberty Global shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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

AMC Networks has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
AMC Networks$2.31B0.19$89.40M$0.6016.25
Liberty Global$4.88B0.77-$7.14B-$16.00N/A

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
AMC Networks2.28% 8.70% 2.16%
Liberty Global -109.64%-47.65%-22.51%

In the previous week, Liberty Global had 1 more articles in the media than AMC Networks. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Liberty Global and 2 mentions for AMC Networks. Liberty Global's average media sentiment score of 0.41 beat AMC Networks' score of 0.22 indicating that Liberty Global is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

AMC Networks currently has a consensus target price of $8.50, indicating a potential downside of 12.82%. Liberty Global has a consensus target price of $16.15, indicating a potential upside of 45.23%. Given Liberty Global's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Liberty Global is more favorable than AMC Networks.

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

Summary

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

How does AMC Networks compare to Newsmax?

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

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
AMC Networks2.28% 8.70% 2.16%
Newsmax -43.17%-81.14%-36.02%

In the previous week, AMC Networks had 2 more articles in the media than Newsmax. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for AMC Networks and 0 mentions for Newsmax. AMC Networks' average media sentiment score of 0.22 beat Newsmax's score of 0.00 indicating that AMC Networks is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
AMC Networks Neutral
Newsmax Neutral

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
AMC Networks$2.31B0.19$89.40M$0.6016.25
Newsmax$189.26M4.77-$99.50M-$0.66N/A

AMC Networks currently has a consensus price target of $8.50, indicating a potential downside of 12.82%. Newsmax has a consensus price target of $21.50, indicating a potential upside of 207.54%. Given Newsmax's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Newsmax is more favorable than AMC Networks.

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

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

78.5% of AMC Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.1% of AMC Networks shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 61.0% of Newsmax shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

AMC Networks beats Newsmax on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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AMCX vs. The Competition

MetricAMC NetworksBRDCST IndustryDiscretionary SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$431.37M$15.40B$7.15B$12.32B
Dividend YieldN/A5.76%3.08%5.88%
P/E Ratio16.2519.3920.6023.96
Price / Sales0.191.074.04107.90
Price / Cash0.396.7015.1653.76
Price / Book0.412.673.726.41
Net Income$89.40M$292.32M$247.03M$337.14M
7 Day Performance4.84%-1.36%-0.29%-0.48%
1 Month Performance5.52%-1.28%0.51%0.49%
1 Year Performance62.77%30.18%3.10%28.16%

AMC Networks Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
AMCX
AMC Networks
0.7149 of 5 stars
$9.75
-0.7%
$8.50
-12.8%
+62.8%$431.37M$2.31B16.251,738
CMCSA
Comcast
4.9868 of 5 stars
$23.97
-2.2%
$34.56
+44.2%
-35.7%$87.52B$123.71B4.72179,000
CHTR
Charter Communications
4.8241 of 5 stars
$143.71
-1.4%
$290.38
+102.1%
-67.4%$17.93B$54.77B3.8891,900
SIRI
Sirius XM
4.5229 of 5 stars
$27.46
-0.2%
$27.45
0.0%
+24.5%$9.26B$8.56B11.595,119
LBTYA
Liberty Global
3.235 of 5 stars
$12.04
-3.4%
$16.15
+34.1%
+11.4%$4.21B$4.88BN/A6,636

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