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

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 Entravision Communications (EVC).

How does AMC Networks compare to Comcast?

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

AMC Networks has a beta of 1.33, suggesting that its share price is 33% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Comcast has a beta of 0.67, suggesting that its share price is 33% less volatile than the broader market.

AMC Networks currently has a consensus target price of $10.50, indicating a potential downside of 7.89%. Comcast has a consensus target price of $32.96, indicating a potential upside of 32.22%. 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
4 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AMC Networks$2.31B0.22$89.40M-$0.82N/A
Comcast$123.71B0.72$20.00B$3.098.07

In the previous week, Comcast had 13 more articles in the media than AMC Networks. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Comcast and 12 mentions for AMC Networks. Comcast's average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat AMC Networks' score of -0.11 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
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Comcast
16 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Comcast has a net margin of 8.97% compared to AMC Networks' net margin of -0.88%. Comcast's return on equity of 14.77% beat AMC Networks' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AMC Networks-0.88% 3.76% 0.96%
Comcast 8.97%14.77%5.18%

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

Summary

Comcast beats AMC Networks on 14 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 communication services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation and media sentiment.

AMC Networks has a beta of 1.33, suggesting that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Charter Communications has a beta of 0.7, suggesting that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

AMC Networks presently has a consensus price target of $10.50, indicating a potential downside of 7.89%. Charter Communications has a consensus price target of $226.88, indicating a potential upside of 48.22%. Given Charter Communications' stronger consensus rating and higher probable 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)
8 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.95

In the previous week, Charter Communications had 10 more articles in the media than AMC Networks. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Charter Communications and 12 mentions for AMC Networks. Charter Communications' average media sentiment score of 0.38 beat AMC Networks' score of -0.11 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
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Charter Communications
12 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AMC Networks$2.31B0.22$89.40M-$0.82N/A
Charter Communications$54.77B0.33$4.99B$38.513.97

78.5% of AMC Networks shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.8% of Charter Communications shares are held by institutional investors. 16.1% of AMC Networks shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Charter Communications shares are held 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.

Charter Communications has a net margin of 9.05% compared to AMC Networks' net margin of -0.88%. Charter Communications' return on equity of 23.71% beat AMC Networks' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AMC Networks-0.88% 3.76% 0.96%
Charter Communications 9.05%23.71%3.19%

Summary

Charter Communications beats AMC Networks on 14 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 communication services companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends and valuation.

In the previous week, Sirius XM had 32 more articles in the media than AMC Networks. MarketBeat recorded 44 mentions for Sirius XM and 12 mentions for AMC Networks. Sirius XM's average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat AMC Networks' score of -0.11 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
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Sirius XM
13 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
13 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

AMC Networks currently has a consensus target price of $10.50, indicating a potential downside of 7.89%. Sirius XM has a consensus target price of $30.82, indicating a potential upside of 0.22%. 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
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)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.08

78.5% of AMC Networks shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.7% of Sirius XM shares are held by institutional investors. 16.1% of AMC Networks shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of Sirius XM shares are held by company 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 has a beta of 1.33, suggesting that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sirius XM has a beta of 0.95, suggesting that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the broader market.

Sirius XM has a net margin of 10.23% compared to AMC Networks' net margin of -0.88%. Sirius XM's return on equity of 9.37% beat AMC Networks' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AMC Networks-0.88% 3.76% 0.96%
Sirius XM 10.23%9.37%4.02%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AMC Networks$2.31B0.22$89.40M-$0.82N/A
Sirius XM$8.56B1.21$805M$2.5012.30

Summary

Sirius XM beats AMC Networks on 13 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 communication services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability and risk.

AMC Networks has a net margin of -0.88% compared to Liberty Global's net margin of -62.12%. AMC Networks' return on equity of 3.76% beat Liberty Global's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Liberty Global-62.12% -28.83% -13.28%
AMC Networks -0.88%3.76%0.96%

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

Liberty Global currently has a consensus target price of $14.30, indicating a potential upside of 30.95%. AMC Networks has a consensus target price of $10.50, indicating a potential downside of 7.89%. Given Liberty Global's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research 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)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
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, AMC Networks had 6 more articles in the media than Liberty Global. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for AMC Networks and 6 mentions for Liberty Global. Liberty Global's average media sentiment score of 1.42 beat AMC Networks' score of -0.11 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
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
AMC Networks
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Liberty Global$4.88B0.76-$7.14B-$8.98N/A
AMC Networks$2.31B0.22$89.40M-$0.82N/A

Liberty Global has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AMC Networks has a beta of 1.33, indicating that its stock price is 33% 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 Entravision Communications?

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

AMC Networks has a net margin of -0.88% compared to Entravision Communications' net margin of -3.41%. AMC Networks' return on equity of 3.76% beat Entravision Communications' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AMC Networks-0.88% 3.76% 0.96%
Entravision Communications -3.41%-25.31%-4.41%

AMC Networks has a beta of 1.33, indicating that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Entravision Communications has a beta of 1.69, indicating that its stock price is 69% more volatile than the broader market.

78.5% of AMC Networks shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.5% of Entravision Communications shares are held by institutional investors. 16.1% of AMC Networks shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 8.3% of Entravision Communications shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, AMC Networks had 12 more articles in the media than Entravision Communications. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for AMC Networks and 0 mentions for Entravision Communications. Entravision Communications' average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat AMC Networks' score of -0.11 indicating that Entravision Communications is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
AMC Networks Neutral
Entravision Communications Neutral

AMC Networks has higher revenue and earnings than Entravision Communications. Entravision 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$2.31B0.22$89.40M-$0.82N/A
Entravision Communications$552.71M1.94-$79.17M-$0.22N/A

AMC Networks presently has a consensus price target of $10.50, suggesting a potential downside of 7.89%. Given AMC Networks' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe AMC Networks is more favorable than Entravision Communications.

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
Entravision Communications
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Summary

AMC Networks beats Entravision Communications on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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AMCX vs. The Competition

MetricAMC NetworksMedia IndustryCommunication Services SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$500.80M$3.17B$33.92B$13.02B
Dividend YieldN/A5.36%5.35%10.03%
P/E Ratio-13.9027.5518.1325.54
Price / Sales0.2234.2363.83115.96
Price / Cash0.4419.8219.5834.82
Price / Book0.487.9210.656.36
Net Income$89.40M-$30.65M$1.11B$347.58M
7 Day Performance11.11%1.58%1.04%3.16%
1 Month Performance11.11%-2.40%0.33%-2.06%
1 Year Performance89.68%19.08%5.68%21.19%

AMC Networks Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
AMCX
AMC Networks
0.942 of 5 stars
$11.40
+4.6%
$10.50
-7.9%
+93.6%$500.80M$2.31BN/A1,738
CMCSA
Comcast
4.9776 of 5 stars
$22.80
+2.2%
$32.96
+44.6%
-24.5%$79.64B$123.71B7.38179,000
CHTR
Charter Communications
4.6632 of 5 stars
$131.61
+6.7%
$230.63
+75.2%
-45.6%$15.17B$54.77B3.4291,900
SIRI
Sirius XM
4.3706 of 5 stars
$31.22
+4.8%
$29.09
-6.8%
+43.4%$10.03B$8.90B13.175,119
LBTYA
Liberty Global
3.5285 of 5 stars
$9.83
+1.4%
$16.03
+63.0%
+3.2%$3.28B$4.88BN/A6,636

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