AMC (AMC Entertainment Holdings) Cash-to-Debt: 1.01 (As of Jun. 2026) — 1583% Above Median

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GF Value $1.68
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What is AMC Entertainment Holdings Cash-to-Debt?

AMC Entertainment Holdings AMC +3.24% 60 Cash-to-Debt is 1.01 as of Jun. 2026, which is 1583% above its 10-year median of 0.06. GuruFocus rates AMC with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 995 Media - Diversified companies, AMC Entertainment Holdings ranks worse than 54.47% on this metric.

Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. AMC Entertainment Holdings's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.01.

If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, AMC Entertainment Holdings could pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.

The historical rank and industry rank for AMC Entertainment Holdings's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

AMC' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 0.06   Max: 1.01
Current: 1.01

During the past 13 years, AMC Entertainment Holdings's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 1.01. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.06.

AMC's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
54.47% of 995 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.42 vs AMC: 1.01

AMC Entertainment Holdings  (NYSE:AMC) Cash-to-Debt Explanation

If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.


AMC Entertainment Holdings Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


AMC Entertainment Holdings Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AMC Entertainment Holdings's Cash-to-Debt can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

AMC Entertainment Holdings Cash-to-Debt Chart

AMC Entertainment Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.15 0.06 0.10 0.08 0.05

AMC Entertainment Holdings Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cash-to-Debt Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.04 1.01

AMC vs IMAX, IQ, BATRA: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, AMC Entertainment Holdings's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


AMC Entertainment Holdings Cash-to-Debt vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, AMC Entertainment Holdings's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AMC Entertainment Holdings's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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AMC Entertainment Holdings Cash-to-Debt Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to its debt. The debt includes the Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. This ratio measures the financial strength of a company. This ratio is updated quarterly.

AMC Entertainment Holdings's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

AMC Entertainment Holdings's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash-to-Debt →
What does a Cash-to-Debt of 1.01 mean?
AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) has a Cash-to-Debt of 1.01 as of Jun. 2026. This is 1583% above median its historical median of 0.06. Over the past decade, AMC Entertainment Holdings' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.01 to 1.01. According to the industry distribution chart, AMC Entertainment Holdings ranks #542 out of 995 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 54.5%.
Is AMC Entertainment Holdings' Cash-to-Debt too high?
AMC Entertainment Holdings' current Cash-to-Debt of 1.01 is 1583% above median its 10-year median of 0.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 1.01. The Media - Diversified industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.42. AMC Entertainment Holdings' value of 1.01 is 28.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AMC Entertainment Holdings ranks #542 out of 995 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AMC Entertainment Holdings has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AMC Entertainment Holdings' Cash-to-Debt compare to IMAX and IQ?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, AMC Entertainment Holdings ranks #542 out of 995 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places AMC Entertainment Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.42. AMC Entertainment Holdings' value of 1.01 is 28.9% below this benchmark. Historically, AMC Entertainment Holdings' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.01 to 1.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.06 vs. the industry median of 1.42, AMC Entertainment Holdings has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash-to-Debt for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Media - Diversified companies is 1.42, based on 995 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AMC Entertainment Holdings's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.01 is 28.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AMC Entertainment Holdings's current Cash-to-Debt is 1.01, which is 1583% above median its own 10-year median of 0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AMC Entertainment Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.68, compared to a current price of $2.55 — trading 51.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 1.01, which is 1583% above median its 10-year median of 0.06 and 28.9% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.42. AMC Entertainment Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC), the current Cash-to-Debt is 1.01 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMC Entertainment Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.55 is trading 51.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.68. GuruFocus considers AMC Entertainment Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AMC:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 1.01 (1583% above median its 10-year median of 0.06)
  • GF Value™: $1.68 vs. price of $2.55 (51.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.9% below the Media - Diversified median (#542 of 995)

No single metric tells the full story. See the AMC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AMC Entertainment Holdings Business Description

Address 11500 Ash Street, One AMC Way, Leawood, KS, USA, 66211
AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc is involved in the theatrical exhibition business. The company owns, operates, or has interests in theatres located in the United States and Europe. It provides amenities such as plush, power recliners, MacGuffins full bars, AMC Dine-In Theatres, and premium presentation. The company has identified two reportable segments and reporting units for its theatrical exhibition operations, U.S. markets and International markets. It derives key revenue from the U.S.
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