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IMAX vs. AMC, CNK, ELF, COTY, and OLPX

Should you buy IMAX stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares IMAX 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 IMAX include AMC Entertainment (AMC), Cinemark (CNK), e.l.f. Beauty (ELF), Coty (COTY), and Olaplex (OLPX).

How does IMAX compare to AMC Entertainment?

IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) and AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

93.5% of IMAX shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.8% of AMC Entertainment shares are held by institutional investors. 20.6% of IMAX shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of AMC Entertainment shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

IMAX has a net margin of 9.08% compared to AMC Entertainment's net margin of -10.88%. IMAX's return on equity of 13.61% beat AMC Entertainment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
IMAX9.08% 13.61% 6.51%
AMC Entertainment -10.88%N/A -5.00%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
IMAX$410.21M5.05$34.88M$0.6557.92
AMC Entertainment$5.03B0.42-$632.40M-$1.06N/A

IMAX has a beta of 0.37, indicating that its share price is 63% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AMC Entertainment has a beta of 2.08, indicating that its share price is 108% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, AMC Entertainment had 17 more articles in the media than IMAX. MarketBeat recorded 51 mentions for AMC Entertainment and 34 mentions for IMAX. AMC Entertainment's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat IMAX's score of 0.15 indicating that AMC Entertainment is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
IMAX
5 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
17 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
AMC Entertainment
35 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

IMAX currently has a consensus target price of $47.30, indicating a potential upside of 25.64%. AMC Entertainment has a consensus target price of $1.80, indicating a potential downside of 23.40%. Given IMAX's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe IMAX is more favorable than AMC Entertainment.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
IMAX
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
AMC Entertainment
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Summary

IMAX beats AMC Entertainment on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IMAX compare to Cinemark?

IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) and Cinemark (NYSE:CNK) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, risk and media sentiment.

IMAX currently has a consensus target price of $47.30, indicating a potential upside of 25.64%. Cinemark has a consensus target price of $34.58, indicating a potential upside of 9.26%. Given IMAX's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe IMAX is more favorable than Cinemark.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
IMAX
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Cinemark
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.54

IMAX has a beta of 0.37, meaning that its share price is 63% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cinemark has a beta of 0.98, meaning that its share price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
IMAX$410.21M5.05$34.88M$0.6557.92
Cinemark$3.12B1.19$138.20M$1.1328.01

IMAX has a net margin of 9.08% compared to Cinemark's net margin of 5.31%. Cinemark's return on equity of 41.31% beat IMAX's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
IMAX9.08% 13.61% 6.51%
Cinemark 5.31%41.31%3.77%

In the previous week, IMAX had 23 more articles in the media than Cinemark. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for IMAX and 11 mentions for Cinemark. IMAX's average media sentiment score of 0.15 beat Cinemark's score of -0.08 indicating that IMAX is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
IMAX
5 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
17 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Cinemark
0 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

93.5% of IMAX shares are owned by institutional investors. 20.6% of IMAX shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.4% of Cinemark shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

IMAX beats Cinemark on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IMAX compare to e.l.f. Beauty?

e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE:ELF) and IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) are both mid-cap consumer goods companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings and analyst recommendations.

92.4% of e.l.f. Beauty shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.5% of IMAX shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.5% of e.l.f. Beauty shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 20.6% of IMAX shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

IMAX has a net margin of 9.08% compared to e.l.f. Beauty's net margin of 1.61%. IMAX's return on equity of 13.61% beat e.l.f. Beauty's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
e.l.f. Beauty1.61% 11.02% 5.59%
IMAX 9.08%13.61%6.51%

e.l.f. Beauty has a beta of 1.59, meaning that its stock price is 59% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IMAX has a beta of 0.37, meaning that its stock price is 63% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, IMAX had 25 more articles in the media than e.l.f. Beauty. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for IMAX and 9 mentions for e.l.f. Beauty. e.l.f. Beauty's average media sentiment score of 1.29 beat IMAX's score of 0.15 indicating that e.l.f. Beauty is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
e.l.f. Beauty
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
IMAX
5 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
17 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

IMAX has lower revenue, but higher earnings than e.l.f. Beauty. IMAX is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than e.l.f. Beauty, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
e.l.f. Beauty$1.64B2.79$26.32M$0.46168.67
IMAX$410.21M5.05$34.88M$0.6557.92

e.l.f. Beauty presently has a consensus price target of $81.31, suggesting a potential upside of 4.80%. IMAX has a consensus price target of $47.30, suggesting a potential upside of 25.64%. Given IMAX's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe IMAX is more favorable than e.l.f. Beauty.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
e.l.f. Beauty
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56
IMAX
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Summary

IMAX beats e.l.f. Beauty on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IMAX compare to Coty?

Coty (NYSE:COTY) and IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) are both mid-cap consumer goods companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk and dividends.

In the previous week, IMAX had 26 more articles in the media than Coty. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for IMAX and 8 mentions for Coty. Coty's average media sentiment score of 0.32 beat IMAX's score of 0.15 indicating that Coty is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Coty
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
IMAX
5 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
17 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Coty has a beta of 0.99, indicating that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IMAX has a beta of 0.37, indicating that its stock price is 63% less volatile than the broader market.

42.4% of Coty shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.5% of IMAX shares are held by institutional investors. 5.9% of Coty shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 20.6% of IMAX 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Coty$5.89B0.40-$367.90M-$0.62N/A
IMAX$410.21M5.05$34.88M$0.6557.92

Coty presently has a consensus target price of $3.70, suggesting a potential upside of 39.49%. IMAX has a consensus target price of $47.30, suggesting a potential upside of 25.64%. Given Coty's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Coty is more favorable than IMAX.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Coty
3 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.88
IMAX
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

IMAX has a net margin of 9.08% compared to Coty's net margin of -9.20%. IMAX's return on equity of 13.61% beat Coty's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Coty-9.20% 4.59% 1.47%
IMAX 9.08%13.61%6.51%

Summary

IMAX beats Coty on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IMAX compare to Olaplex?

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

IMAX has a net margin of 9.08% compared to Olaplex's net margin of -3.53%. IMAX's return on equity of 13.61% beat Olaplex's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Olaplex-3.53% 2.23% 1.31%
IMAX 9.08%13.61%6.51%

In the previous week, IMAX had 33 more articles in the media than Olaplex. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for IMAX and 1 mentions for Olaplex. IMAX's average media sentiment score of 0.15 beat Olaplex's score of 0.00 indicating that IMAX is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Olaplex
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
IMAX
5 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
17 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Olaplex$425.35M3.27-$9.25M-$0.02N/A
IMAX$410.21M5.05$34.88M$0.6557.92

Olaplex has a beta of 1.85, indicating that its stock price is 85% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IMAX has a beta of 0.37, indicating that its stock price is 63% less volatile than the broader market.

87.4% of Olaplex shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.5% of IMAX shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.8% of Olaplex shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 20.6% of IMAX shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Olaplex presently has a consensus target price of $1.92, indicating a potential downside of 7.11%. IMAX has a consensus target price of $47.30, indicating a potential upside of 25.64%. Given IMAX's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe IMAX is more favorable than Olaplex.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Olaplex
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
IMAX
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Summary

IMAX beats Olaplex on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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IMAX vs. The Competition

MetricIMAXMOVIE/TV PRD&DIST IndustryDiscretionary SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$2.07B$13.24B$7.22B$23.42B
Dividend YieldN/A3.36%2.95%4.15%
P/E Ratio57.9827.3820.0530.65
Price / Sales5.052.664.0220.32
Price / Cash17.6024.5415.3518.81
Price / Book4.7410.273.734.74
Net Income$34.88M$300.46M$247.04M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-2.15%1.56%0.09%-0.46%
1 Month Performance-14.90%-0.08%-0.18%0.67%
1 Year Performance30.74%-2.76%-0.28%16.45%

IMAX Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
IMAX
IMAX
4.2575 of 5 stars
$37.65
-2.5%
$47.30
+25.6%
+36.1%$2.07B$410.21M57.98780
AMC
AMC Entertainment
3.0439 of 5 stars
$1.88
-0.8%
$1.80
-4.0%
-29.7%$1.69B$4.85BN/A33,311
CNK
Cinemark
2.8939 of 5 stars
$29.19
+0.5%
$35.00
+19.9%
+5.7%$3.39B$3.12B25.8318,300
ELF
e.l.f. Beauty
2.1938 of 5 stars
$75.11
-2.1%
$78.31
+4.3%
-32.4%$4.52B$1.64B163.29300
COTY
Coty
4.1726 of 5 stars
$2.23
-0.7%
$3.70
+66.5%
-45.0%$1.97B$5.79BN/A11,636

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