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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 superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, profitability, media sentiment, valuation and institutional ownership.

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$123.71B0.67$20.00B$5.084.59

AMC Networks presently has a consensus target price of $8.50, suggesting a potential downside of 12.82%. Comcast has a consensus target price of $34.79, suggesting a potential upside of 49.11%. 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)
15 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.27

78.5% of AMC Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.3% of Comcast shares are owned by institutional investors. 15.6% 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, endowments and large money managers 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 news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
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
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 has a beta of 1.35, suggesting that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Comcast has a beta of 0.67, suggesting that its stock price is 33% less 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
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?

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

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

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

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

Charter Communications has a beta of 0.71, suggesting that its stock price is 29% 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.

Charter Communications presently has a consensus target price of $290.38, indicating a potential upside of 125.01%. AMC Networks has a consensus target price of $8.50, indicating a potential downside of 12.82%. Given Charter Communications' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities 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 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%

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 investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

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 news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
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
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 currently has a consensus price target of $8.50, indicating a potential downside of 12.82%. Sirius XM has a consensus price target of $27.45, indicating a potential downside of 1.21%. Given Sirius XM's stronger consensus rating and higher probable 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

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$8.56B1.09$805M$2.3711.73

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%

AMC Networks has a beta of 1.35, meaning that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sirius XM has a beta of 0.96, meaning that its stock 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. 15.6% 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 endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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 compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability and media sentiment.

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

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 currently has a consensus target price of $16.15, indicating a potential upside of 38.87%. AMC Networks has a consensus target price of $8.50, indicating a potential downside of 12.82%. 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
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

37.2% of Liberty Global shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.5% of AMC Networks shares are held by institutional investors. 4.3% of Liberty Global shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 15.6% of AMC Networks shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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%

Liberty Global has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its share price is 8% 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.

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 investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability and risk.

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 media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
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
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 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$189.26M6.55-$99.50M-$0.66N/A

AMC Networks currently has a consensus target price of $8.50, indicating a potential downside of 12.82%. Newsmax has a consensus target price of $21.50, indicating a potential upside of 124.08%. Given Newsmax's stronger consensus rating and higher probable 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

78.5% of AMC Networks shares are held by institutional investors. 15.6% of AMC Networks shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 61.0% of Newsmax shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

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%

Summary

AMC Networks beats Newsmax on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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AMCX vs. The Competition

MetricAMC NetworksBRDCST IndustryDiscretionary SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$414.68M$17.07B$7.22B$12.46B
Dividend YieldN/A5.42%2.89%5.22%
P/E Ratio16.2519.3121.2024.36
Price / Sales0.191.183.84117.01
Price / Cash0.377.2814.9857.13
Price / Book0.412.753.676.73
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
4.9914 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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