AMC (AMC Entertainment Holdings) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.15 (As of Aug. 22, 2026) — Near Median

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What is AMC Entertainment Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

AMC Entertainment Holdings AMC +3.24% 60 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.15 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 0.14. 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 679 Media - Diversified companies, AMC Entertainment Holdings ranks better than 92.64% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-22), AMC Entertainment Holdings's current share price is $2.55. AMC Entertainment Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $16.48. AMC Entertainment Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.15.

The historical rank and industry rank for AMC Entertainment Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

AMC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05   Med: 0.14   Max: 2.66
Current: 0.15

During the past years, AMC Entertainment Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.66. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.14.

AMC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
92.64% of 679 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs AMC: 0.15

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.

AMC Entertainment Holdings's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-1.627. 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 $16.48 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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AMC Entertainment Holdings  (NYSE:AMC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


AMC Entertainment Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


AMC Entertainment Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AMC Entertainment Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

AMC Entertainment Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

AMC Entertainment Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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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
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 0.12 0.12 0.07 0.05 0.12

AMC vs IMAX, IQ, BATRA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, AMC Entertainment Holdings'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.


AMC Entertainment Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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AMC Entertainment Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

AMC Entertainment Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.55/16.48
=0.15

* 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.

AMC Entertainment Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, AMC Entertainment Holdings's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=-1.627/333.9520*333.9520
=-1.627

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

AMC Entertainment Holdings Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 71.014 241.428 98.229
201612 80.596 241.432 111.481
201703 87.753 243.801 120.202
201706 83.544 244.955 113.897
201709 82.453 246.819 111.561
201712 73.040 246.524 98.943
201803 71.862 249.554 96.165
201806 68.160 251.989 90.330
201809 53.505 252.439 70.782
201812 59.606 251.233 79.231
201903 55.379 254.202 72.753
201906 56.296 256.143 73.397
201909 50.270 256.759 65.383
201912 51.582 256.974 67.034
202003 -45.420 258.115 -58.765
202006 -66.624 257.797 -86.305
202009 -95.127 260.280 -122.053
202012 -56.739 260.474 -72.745
202103 -22.627 264.877 -28.528
202106 -12.073 271.696 -14.839
202109 -14.118 274.310 -17.188
202112 -15.361 278.802 -18.400
202203 -18.595 287.504 -21.599
202206 -19.862 296.311 -22.385
202209 -23.335 296.808 -26.255
202212 -20.030 296.797 -22.537
202303 -16.577 301.836 -18.341
202306 -16.307 305.109 -17.849
202309 -10.779 307.789 -11.695
202312 -7.092 306.746 -7.721
202403 -7.705 312.332 -8.238
202406 -4.695 314.175 -4.991
202409 -4.618 315.301 -4.891
202412 -4.248 315.605 -4.495
202503 -4.012 319.799 -4.190
202506 -3.983 322.561 -4.124
202509 -3.465 324.800 -3.563
202512 -3.694 324.054 -3.807
202603 -3.183 330.213 -3.219
202606 -1.627 333.952 -1.627

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

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.15 mean?
AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.15 as of Aug. 22, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on AMC Entertainment Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.14. Over the past decade, AMC Entertainment Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 2.66. According to the industry distribution chart, AMC Entertainment Holdings ranks #50 out of 679 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is AMC Entertainment Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
AMC Entertainment Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.15 is near median its 10-year median of 0.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 2.66. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99. AMC Entertainment Holdings' value of 0.15 is 84.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AMC Entertainment Holdings ranks #50 out of 679 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to IMAX and IQ?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, AMC Entertainment Holdings ranks #50 out of 679 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places AMC Entertainment Holdings in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99. AMC Entertainment Holdings' value of 0.15 is 84.8% below this benchmark. Historically, AMC Entertainment Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 2.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.14 vs. the industry median of 0.99, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.99, based on 679 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AMC Entertainment Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.15 is 84.8% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on AMC Entertainment Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AMC Entertainment Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.15, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.14. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.15, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.14 and 84.8% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.99. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.15 as of Aug. 22, 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:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.15 (near median its 10-year median of 0.14)
  • GF Value™: $1.68 vs. price of $2.55 (51.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.8% below the Media - Diversified median (#50 of 679)

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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