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C$11.57 -0.32 (-2.69%)
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CGX vs. WILD, ZUM, CCA, RAY.B, and RAY.A

Should you buy Cineplex stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Cineplex 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 Cineplex include WildBrain (WILD), ZoomerMedia (ZUM), Cogeco Communications (CCA), Stingray Group (RAY.B), and Stingray Group (RAY.A). These companies are all part of the "communication services" sector.

How does Cineplex compare to WildBrain?

WildBrain (TSE:WILD) and Cineplex (TSE:CGX) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

4.5% of WildBrain shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.8% of Cineplex shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of WildBrain shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Cineplex shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
WildBrainC$517.46M0.55-C$179.06MC$1.820.73
CineplexC$1.32B0.55-C$37.37M-C$0.36N/A

WildBrain has a net margin of 94.08% compared to Cineplex's net margin of -1.72%. Cineplex's return on equity of 27.72% beat WildBrain's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
WildBrain94.08% -3,531.06% 5.21%
Cineplex -1.72%27.72%2.69%

In the previous week, WildBrain had 1 more articles in the media than Cineplex. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for WildBrain and 0 mentions for Cineplex. WildBrain's average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat Cineplex's score of 0.00 indicating that WildBrain is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
WildBrain Positive
Cineplex Neutral

WildBrain currently has a consensus price target of C$2.00, suggesting a potential upside of 51.52%. Cineplex has a consensus price target of C$13.46, suggesting a potential upside of 16.32%. Given WildBrain's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe WildBrain is more favorable than Cineplex.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
WildBrain
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Cineplex
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

WildBrain has a beta of -0.747649, indicating that its share price is 175% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cineplex has a beta of 0.349935, indicating that its share price is 65% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Cineplex beats WildBrain on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cineplex compare to ZoomerMedia?

Cineplex (TSE:CGX) and ZoomerMedia (CVE:ZUM) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, risk, institutional ownership and earnings.

ZoomerMedia has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Cineplex.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CineplexC$1.32B0.55-C$37.37M-C$0.36N/A
ZoomerMediaC$61.37M0.35-C$3.19MN/AN/A

14.8% of Cineplex shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of Cineplex shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 76.2% of ZoomerMedia shares are held 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.

Cineplex has a net margin of -1.72% compared to ZoomerMedia's net margin of -5.20%. Cineplex's return on equity of 27.72% beat ZoomerMedia's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cineplex-1.72% 27.72% 2.69%
ZoomerMedia -5.20%-6.57%-1.17%

In the previous week, Cineplex's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled ZoomerMedia'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Cineplex Neutral
ZoomerMedia Neutral

Cineplex has a beta of 0.349935, meaning that its stock price is 65% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ZoomerMedia has a beta of 0.95, meaning that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the broader market.

Cineplex presently has a consensus price target of C$13.46, indicating a potential upside of 16.32%. Given Cineplex's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Cineplex is more favorable than ZoomerMedia.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cineplex
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
ZoomerMedia
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

Cineplex beats ZoomerMedia on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cineplex compare to Cogeco Communications?

Cineplex (TSE:CGX) and Cogeco Communications (TSE:CCA) are both communication services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, valuation, risk, profitability, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Cineplex presently has a consensus price target of C$13.46, suggesting a potential upside of 16.32%. Cogeco Communications has a consensus price target of C$75.11, suggesting a potential upside of 18.27%. Given Cogeco Communications' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Cogeco Communications is more favorable than Cineplex.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cineplex
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Cogeco Communications
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

Cineplex has a beta of 0.349935, meaning that its stock price is 65% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cogeco Communications has a beta of 0.934571, meaning that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CineplexC$1.32B0.55-C$37.37M-C$0.36N/A
Cogeco CommunicationsC$2.84B0.94C$346.48MC$7.448.54

Cogeco Communications has a net margin of 11.13% compared to Cineplex's net margin of -1.72%. Cineplex's return on equity of 27.72% beat Cogeco Communications' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cineplex-1.72% 27.72% 2.69%
Cogeco Communications 11.13%9.93%4.96%

14.8% of Cineplex shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 25.2% of Cogeco Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.9% of Cineplex shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Cogeco Communications shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Cogeco Communications had 2 more articles in the media than Cineplex. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Cogeco Communications and 0 mentions for Cineplex. Cogeco Communications' average media sentiment score of 0.20 beat Cineplex's score of 0.00 indicating that Cogeco Communications is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Cineplex Neutral
Cogeco Communications Neutral

Summary

Cogeco Communications beats Cineplex on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cineplex compare to Stingray Group?

Cineplex (TSE:CGX) and Stingray Group (TSE:RAY.B) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and earnings.

14.8% of Cineplex shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of Stingray Group shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of Cineplex 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.

Cineplex has a net margin of -1.72% compared to Stingray Group's net margin of -5.78%. Cineplex's return on equity of 27.72% beat Stingray Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cineplex-1.72% 27.72% 2.69%
Stingray Group -5.78%-7.45%6.63%

In the previous week, Cineplex's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Stingray Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Cineplex Neutral
Stingray Group Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CineplexC$1.32B0.55-C$37.37M-C$0.36N/A
Stingray GroupC$429.75M2.63-C$20.56MC$0.6326.38

Cineplex currently has a consensus price target of C$13.46, indicating a potential upside of 16.32%. Given Cineplex's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Cineplex is more favorable than Stingray Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cineplex
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Stingray Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Cineplex has a beta of 0.349935, meaning that its share price is 65% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Stingray Group has a beta of 1.971327, meaning that its share price is 97% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Cineplex beats Stingray Group on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cineplex compare to Stingray Group?

Stingray Group (TSE:RAY.A) and Cineplex (TSE:CGX) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and dividends.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Stingray GroupC$429.75M2.56-C$20.56MC$0.6325.71
CineplexC$1.32B0.55-C$37.37M-C$0.36N/A

Stingray Group presently has a consensus target price of C$18.50, indicating a potential upside of 14.20%. Cineplex has a consensus target price of C$13.46, indicating a potential upside of 16.32%. Given Cineplex's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Cineplex is more favorable than Stingray Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Stingray Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Cineplex
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

Stingray Group has a beta of 1.479652, meaning that its share price is 48% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cineplex has a beta of 0.349935, meaning that its share price is 65% less volatile than the broader market.

11.0% of Stingray Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.8% of Cineplex shares are owned by institutional investors. 25.5% of Stingray Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Cineplex shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Cineplex has a net margin of -1.72% compared to Stingray Group's net margin of -5.78%. Cineplex's return on equity of 27.72% beat Stingray Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Stingray Group-5.78% -7.45% 6.63%
Cineplex -1.72%27.72%2.69%

In the previous week, Stingray Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Cineplex'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Stingray Group Neutral
Cineplex Neutral

Summary

Stingray Group beats Cineplex on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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CGX vs. The Competition

MetricCineplexEntertainment IndustryCommunication SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$728.95MC$1.21BC$3.27BC$12.33B
Dividend Yield5.32%3.38%6.76%6.17%
P/E Ratio-32.146.5615.0436.27
Price / Sales0.5568.18103.4610.17
Price / Cash17.808.3415.7082.29
Price / Book-7.011.965.014.50
Net Income-C$37.37M-C$39.26MC$128.81MC$299.09M
7 Day Performance-0.86%2.10%-0.21%1.22%
1 Month Performance3.30%2.67%-2.19%1.15%
1 Year Performance0.52%-15.60%-5.18%35.62%

Cineplex Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CGX
Cineplex
2.1401 of 5 stars
C$11.57
-2.7%
C$13.46
+16.3%
+3.3%C$728.95MC$1.32BN/A10,000
WILD
WildBrain
3.56 of 5 stars
C$1.23
+4.2%
C$2.00
+62.6%
-40.0%C$262.79MC$517.46M0.68548
ZUM
ZoomerMedia
N/AC$0.08
-6.3%
N/A+0.0%C$21.57MC$61.37M4.50N/A
CCA
Cogeco Communications
4.0185 of 5 stars
C$63.36
-1.6%
C$75.11
+18.5%
-11.8%C$2.66BC$2.84B8.524,070
RAY.B
Stingray Group
N/AC$16.62
flat
N/AN/AC$1.13BC$429.75M26.381,000

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