Cineplex (CPXGF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Cineplex Inc. (OTCMKTS:CPXGF) operates as a leading Canadian entertainment company specializing in motion picture exhibition and related leisure activities. Through its network of more than 160 theatres and over 1,500 screens, Cineplex delivers cinematic experiences in key markets across Canada. The company showcases major Hollywood releases alongside independent and specialty films, utilizing advanced projection and audio technologies including IMAX, UltraAVX and 4DX to enhance the audience experience.

In addition to movie exhibition, Cineplex has expanded into diversified entertainment offerings and food-and-beverage services. Its portfolio includes premium dine-in cinemas, VIP cinemas, family entertainment centres, and branded venues such as The Rec Room and Xscape Entertainment Centres. Cineplex Digital Media, the company’s digital signage arm, operates one of Canada’s largest out-of-home networks, providing advertising and content solutions in shopping centres, office towers and public spaces.

Founded in 1977 in Toronto, Cineplex has grown through organic development and strategic acquisitions to become the premier movie exhibitor in Canada. The company has continuously invested in venue renovations, technology upgrades and loyalty program enhancements to meet evolving consumer preferences and strengthen its market position. Strategic partnerships with major film studios and technology providers have supported its efforts to innovate and diversify revenue streams.

Led by President and Chief Executive Officer Ellis Jacob, Cineplex’s management team brings extensive expertise in cinema operations, digital media and hospitality. Headquartered in Toronto, the company remains focused on delivering memorable entertainment experiences while exploring new formats and platforms to engage customers across Canada’s major urban and regional markets.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $7.85 to $7.85
• 50-Day Range: $6.99 to $8.92
• 52-Week Range: $6.72 to $8.99
• Volume: 26,588 shs
• Average Volume: 40,132 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 7.73
• Dividend Yield: 18.66%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Cineplex Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Cineplex scored higher than 27% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Cineplex has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Cineplex has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Cineplex is 7.73, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 44.52.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Cineplex is 7.73, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Communication Services sector average P/E ratio of about 14.33.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Cineplex has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 36.41, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Cineplex has recently decreased by 33.86%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Leadership

Cineplex is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.73%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Cineplex does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Cineplex is 144.23%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.49

News Sentiment

Cineplex has a news sentiment score of 0.49. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Communication Services companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Cineplex this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Cineplex insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

42.77% of the stock of Cineplex is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Communication Services
• Industry: Entertainment
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:CPXGF
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.cineplex.com
• Phone: (416) 323-6600
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 10,000
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 7.73
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A