Imax (IMAX) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.13 (As of Jul. 01, 2026) — 52% Above Median


IMAX Imax Corp IMAX
76 GF Score
Price $39.86
GF Value $26.82
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Imax Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Imax IMAX -1.51% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.13 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 4.02. GuruFocus rates IMAX with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 743 Media - Diversified companies, Imax ranks worse than 93.94% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-01), Imax's current share price is $39.86. Imax's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.50. Imax's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 6.13.

The historical rank and industry rank for Imax's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

IMAX' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.74   Med: 4.02   Max: 8.5
Current: 6.13

During the past years, Imax's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 8.50. The lowest was 1.74. And the median was 4.02.

IMAX's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
93.94% of 743 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.8 vs IMAX: 6.13

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Imax's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.443. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $6.50 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Imax  (NYSE:IMAX) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Imax Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Imax Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Imax's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

Imax Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Imax Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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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 PS Ratio Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Imax's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Imax Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

Imax's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=39.86/6.50
=6.13

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=1.443/132.2623*132.2623
=1.443

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Imax Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 1.340 102.002 1.738
201609 1.278 101.765 1.661
201612 1.598 101.449 2.083
201703 1.022 102.634 1.317
201706 1.330 103.029 1.707
201709 1.525 103.345 1.952
201712 1.942 103.345 2.485
201803 1.315 105.004 1.656
201806 1.551 105.557 1.943
201809 1.308 105.636 1.638
201812 1.755 105.399 2.202
201903 1.303 106.979 1.611
201906 1.704 107.690 2.093
201909 1.405 107.611 1.727
201912 2.023 107.769 2.483
202003 0.578 107.927 0.708
202006 0.151 108.401 0.184
202009 0.633 108.164 0.774
202012 0.951 108.559 1.159
202103 0.657 110.298 0.788
202106 0.858 111.720 1.016
202109 0.955 112.905 1.119
202112 1.844 113.774 2.144
202203 1.025 117.646 1.152
202206 1.290 120.806 1.412
202209 1.227 120.648 1.345
202212 1.789 120.964 1.956
202303 1.581 122.702 1.704
202306 1.771 124.203 1.886
202309 1.871 125.230 1.976
202312 1.570 125.072 1.660
202403 1.482 126.258 1.552
202406 1.665 127.522 1.727
202409 1.691 127.285 1.757
202412 1.698 127.364 1.763
202503 1.577 129.181 1.615
202506 1.662 129.892 1.692
202509 1.919 130.287 1.948
202512 2.218 130.366 2.250
202603 1.443 132.262 1.443

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 6.13 mean?
Imax (IMAX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.13 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Imax and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 4.02. Over the past decade, Imax's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.74 to 8.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Imax ranks #698 out of 743 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 93.9%.
Is Imax's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Imax's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.13 is 52% above median its 10-year median of 4.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.74 to a high of 8.50. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.80. Imax's value of 6.13 is 666.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Imax ranks #698 out of 743 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 PS Ratio compare to AMC and BATRA?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Imax ranks #698 out of 743 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Imax in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.80. Imax's value of 6.13 is 666.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Imax's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.74 to 8.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.02 vs. the industry median of 0.80, Imax has consistently been above 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 PS Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.80, based on 743 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Imax's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.13 is 666.3% above 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Imax and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Imax's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.13, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 4.02. 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 $26.82, compared to a current price of $39.86 — trading 48.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.13, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 4.02 and 666.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.80. Imax's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Imax (IMAX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.13 as of Jul. 01, 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 $39.86 is trading 48.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.82. GuruFocus considers Imax to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IMAX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.13 (52% above median its 10-year median of 4.02)
  • GF Value™: $26.82 vs. price of $39.86 (48.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 666.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#698 of 743)

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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.
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