AMC Entertainment HoldingsAMC +11.05%58 Debt-to-EBITDA is 19.69 as of Mar. 2026, which is 104% above its 10-year median of 9.64. GuruFocus rates AMC with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 675 Media - Diversified companies, AMC Entertainment Holdings ranks worse than 97.04% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for AMC Entertainment Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
AMC'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -51.02 Med: 9.64 Max: 37.72
Current: 24.65
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of AMC Entertainment Holdings was 37.72. The lowest was -51.02. And the median was 9.64.
AMC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 97.04% of 675
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.69
vs AMC: 24.65
AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:AMC) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
AMC Entertainment Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
AMC Entertainment Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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.
For the Entertainment subindustry, AMC Entertainment Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, AMC Entertainment Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AMC Entertainment Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 19.69 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on AMC Entertainment Holdings. This is 104% above median its historical median of 9.64. According to the industry distribution chart, AMC Entertainment Holdings ranks #655 out of 675 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 97%.
Is AMC Entertainment Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
AMC Entertainment Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 19.69 is 104% above median its 10-year median of 9.64. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. AMC Entertainment Holdings' value of 19.69 is 1065.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AMC Entertainment Holdings ranks #655 out of 675 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, AMC Entertainment Holdings has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AMC Entertainment Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to IMAX and IQ?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, AMC Entertainment Holdings ranks #655 out of 675 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places AMC Entertainment Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. AMC Entertainment Holdings' value of 19.69 is 1065.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.64 vs. the industry median of 1.69, AMC Entertainment Holdings 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.69, based on 675 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AMC Entertainment Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 19.69 is 1065.1% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on AMC Entertainment Holdings. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AMC Entertainment Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 19.69, which is 104% above median its own 10-year median of 9.64. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.20, compared to a current price of $1.91 — trading 13.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 19.69, which is 104% above median its 10-year median of 9.64 and 1065.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.69. AMC Entertainment Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 19.69 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 AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMC Entertainment Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.91 is trading 13.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.20.
GuruFocus considers AMC Entertainment Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AMC:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 19.69 (104% above median its 10-year median of 9.64)
GF Value™: $2.20 vs. price of $1.91 (13.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1065.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#655 of 675)
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 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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