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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?

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

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
Cineplex-1.72% 27.72% 2.69%
WildBrain 94.08%-3,531.06%5.21%

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

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
CineplexC$1.32B0.57-C$37.37M-C$0.36N/A
WildBrainC$517.46M0.50-C$179.06MC$1.820.66

Cineplex currently has a consensus target price of C$13.46, indicating a potential upside of 12.15%. WildBrain has a consensus target price of C$2.00, indicating a potential upside of 66.67%. Given WildBrain's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe WildBrain 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)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
WildBrain
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

In the previous week, Cineplex had 4 more articles in the media than WildBrain. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Cineplex and 0 mentions for WildBrain. Cineplex's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat WildBrain's score of 0.00 indicating that Cineplex is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Cineplex Positive
WildBrain Neutral

14.6% of Cineplex shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 2.7% of WildBrain shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of Cineplex shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of WildBrain shares are held 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.

Summary

Cineplex beats WildBrain on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cineplex compare to ZoomerMedia?

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

14.6% of Cineplex shares are owned by institutional investors. 76.2% of ZoomerMedia shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Cineplex 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.

ZoomerMedia has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Cineplex.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ZoomerMediaC$61.37M0.35-C$3.19MN/AN/A
CineplexC$1.32B0.57-C$37.37M-C$0.36N/A

In the previous week, Cineplex had 4 more articles in the media than ZoomerMedia. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Cineplex and 0 mentions for ZoomerMedia. Cineplex's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat ZoomerMedia's score of 0.00 indicating that Cineplex is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
ZoomerMedia Neutral
Cineplex Positive

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
ZoomerMedia-5.20% -6.57% -1.17%
Cineplex -1.72%27.72%2.69%

Cineplex has a consensus price target of C$13.46, suggesting a potential upside of 12.15%. Given Cineplex's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Cineplex is more favorable than ZoomerMedia.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ZoomerMedia
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Cineplex
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

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

Summary

Cineplex beats ZoomerMedia on 12 of the 16 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 superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment and risk.

Cineplex presently has a consensus target price of C$13.46, suggesting a potential upside of 12.15%. Cogeco Communications has a consensus target price of C$73.22, suggesting a potential upside of 20.71%. 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)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Cogeco Communications
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

In the previous week, Cineplex had 2 more articles in the media than Cogeco Communications. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Cineplex and 2 mentions for Cogeco Communications. Cineplex's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat Cogeco Communications' score of -0.02 indicating that Cineplex is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cineplex
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Cogeco Communications
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

14.6% of Cineplex shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.9% of Cogeco Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.9% of Cineplex shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Cogeco Communications shares are owned 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.

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$1.32B0.57-C$37.37M-C$0.36N/A
Cogeco CommunicationsC$2.81B0.91C$346.48M-C$26.43N/A

Cineplex has a net margin of -1.72% compared to Cogeco Communications' net margin of -39.56%. 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 -39.56%-38.76%4.96%

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

Summary

Cineplex and Cogeco Communications tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cineplex compare to Stingray Group?

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

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$429.75M2.63-C$20.56MC$0.6326.38
CineplexC$1.32B0.57-C$37.37M-C$0.36N/A

0.0% of Stingray Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.6% of Cineplex shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of Cineplex shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Cineplex has a consensus price target of C$13.46, indicating a potential upside of 12.15%. Given Cineplex's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly 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)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Cineplex
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Cineplex had 4 more articles in the media than Stingray Group. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Cineplex and 0 mentions for Stingray Group. Cineplex's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat Stingray Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Cineplex is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Stingray Group Neutral
Cineplex Positive

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%

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

Summary

Cineplex beats Stingray Group on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cineplex compare to Stingray Group?

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

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$1.32B0.57-C$37.37M-C$0.36N/A
Stingray GroupC$429.75M2.56-C$20.56MC$0.6325.71

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%

14.6% of Cineplex shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.0% of Stingray Group shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of Cineplex shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 25.5% of Stingray Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Cineplex currently has a consensus price target of C$13.46, suggesting a potential upside of 12.15%. Stingray Group has a consensus price target of C$18.50, suggesting a potential upside of 14.20%. Given Stingray Group's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Stingray Group 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)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Stingray Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

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

In the previous week, Cineplex had 4 more articles in the media than Stingray Group. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Cineplex and 0 mentions for Stingray Group. Cineplex's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat Stingray Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Cineplex is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Cineplex Positive
Stingray Group Neutral

Summary

Stingray Group beats Cineplex on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CGX vs. The Competition

MetricCineplexEntertainment IndustryCommunication SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$756.04MC$1.01BC$3.61BC$12.23B
Dividend Yield5.32%4.91%6.97%6.19%
P/E Ratio-33.336.3314.8836.92
Price / Sales0.5765.27103.059.42
Price / Cash17.808.3216.0082.29
Price / Book-7.271.865.564.39
Net Income-C$37.37M-C$39.26M-C$9.09MC$299.09M
7 Day PerformanceN/A-0.19%-0.51%0.84%
1 Month Performance3.36%-1.78%-0.92%0.37%
1 Year Performance5.73%-20.30%-8.56%30.55%

Cineplex Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CGX
Cineplex
2.6842 of 5 stars
C$12.00
flat
C$13.46
+12.2%
+5.7%C$756.04MC$1.32BN/A10,000
WILD
WildBrain
3.161 of 5 stars
C$1.28
-1.5%
C$2.00
+56.3%
-42.3%C$273.68MC$517.46M0.70548
ZUM
ZoomerMedia
N/AC$0.08
-6.3%
N/A+0.0%C$21.57MC$61.37M4.50N/A
CCA
Cogeco Communications
2.1771 of 5 stars
C$61.86
-1.5%
C$73.22
+18.4%
-8.8%C$2.60BC$2.81BN/A4,070
RAY.B
Stingray Group
N/AC$16.62
flat
N/AN/AC$1.13BC$429.75M26.381,000

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