Imax (IMAX) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $8.00 (As of Mar. 2026)


IMAX Imax Corp IMAX
76 GF Score
Price $44.24
GF Value $26.75
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Imax Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Imax IMAX +0.72% 76 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $8.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates IMAX with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Imax's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.115. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $8.00 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Imax's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -1.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 0.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 3.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 14.20% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Imax was 90.80% per year. The lowest was -118.00% per year. And the median was 10.60% per year.

As of today (2026-06-25), Imax's current stock price is $44.235. Imax's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.00. Imax's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 5.53.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Imax was 14.36. The lowest was 1.48. And the median was 3.14.


Imax  (NYSE:IMAX) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Imax's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=44.235/8.00
=5.53

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Imax was 14.36. The lowest was 1.48. And the median was 3.14.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Imax Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Imax Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Imax's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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.

Imax Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Imax Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Imax Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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IMAX vs AMC, BATRA, IQ: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Imax's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.


Imax Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Imax's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Imax's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Imax Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Imax's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=6.115/132.2623*132.2623
=6.115

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Imax Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 8.477 102.002 10.992
201609 8.498 101.765 11.045
201612 8.495 101.449 11.075
201703 8.422 102.634 10.853
201706 7.953 103.029 10.210
201709 8.035 103.345 10.283
201712 8.157 103.345 10.439
201803 8.573 105.004 10.798
201806 8.436 105.557 10.570
201809 8.576 105.636 10.738
201812 8.337 105.399 10.462
201903 8.416 106.979 10.405
201906 8.455 107.690 10.384
201909 8.606 107.611 10.577
201912 8.953 107.769 10.988
202003 7.806 107.927 9.566
202006 7.465 108.401 9.108
202009 6.776 108.164 8.286
202012 6.687 108.559 8.147
202103 5.938 110.298 7.120
202106 5.904 111.720 6.990
202109 5.702 112.905 6.680
202112 6.071 113.774 7.058
202203 5.774 117.646 6.491
202206 5.186 120.806 5.678
202209 4.883 120.648 5.353
202212 4.864 120.964 5.318
202303 4.836 122.702 5.213
202306 4.956 124.203 5.278
202309 5.257 125.230 5.552
202312 5.128 125.072 5.423
202403 4.918 126.258 5.152
202406 5.072 127.522 5.261
202409 5.494 127.285 5.709
202412 5.656 127.364 5.874
202503 5.573 129.181 5.706
202506 5.957 129.892 6.066
202509 6.497 130.287 6.595
202512 6.266 130.366 6.357
202603 6.115 132.262 6.115

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $8.00 mean?
Imax (IMAX) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $8.00 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Imax and its competitors.
Is Imax's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Imax's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $8.00. Overall, Imax has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Imax's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to AMC and BATRA?
Imax's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $8.00 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Imax and its competitors. Imax's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Imax stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imax (IMAX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.75, compared to a current price of $44.24 — trading 65.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $8.00. Imax's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Imax (IMAX), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $8.00 as of Mar. 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 Imax (IMAX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imax stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $44.24 is trading 65.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.75. GuruFocus considers Imax to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IMAX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $8.00
  • GF Value™: $26.75 vs. price of $44.24 (65.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Imax Business Description

Other Exchanges IMA:Germany
Address 2525 Speakman Drive, Mississauga, ON, CAN, L5K 1B1
Imax Corp is a technology platform for entertainment and events. Through its proprietary software, auditorium architecture, patented intellectual property, and specialized equipment, IMAX offers end-to-end solution to create superior, immersive content experiences for which the IMAX brand is globally renowned. The Company has two reportable segments being Content Solutions and Technology Products and Services. The Company leverages its proprietary technology and engineering in all aspects of its business, which principally consists of the IMAX film remastering and the sale or lease of premium IMAX theater systems.
76GF Score

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