IMXCF (IMAX China Holding) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.02 (As of Dec. 2025) — 60% Below Median

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IMXCF IMAX China Holding Inc IMXCF
75 GF Score
Price $1.05
GF Value $1.12
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is IMAX China Holding Debt-to-EBITDA?

IMAX China Holding IMXCF 75 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02 as of Dec. 2025, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates IMXCF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 676 Media - Diversified companies, IMAX China Holding ranks better than 98.82% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

IMAX China Holding's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.4 Mil. IMAX China Holding's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.6 Mil. IMAX China Holding's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $53.9 Mil. IMAX China Holding's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.02.

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 IMAX China Holding's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

IMXCF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02   Med: 0.05   Max: 0.88
Current: 0.02

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of IMAX China Holding was 0.88. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.05.

IMXCF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
98.82% of 676 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.66 vs IMXCF: 0.02

IMAX China Holding  (OTCPK:IMXCF) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

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.


IMAX China Holding Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


IMAX China Holding Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IMAX China Holding's Debt-to-EBITDA 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 China Holding Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

IMAX China Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.06 0.46 0.03 0.03 0.02

IMAX China Holding Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA 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 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.02 0.02

IMXCF vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, IMAX China Holding'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.


IMAX China Holding Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, IMAX China Holding's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where IMAX China Holding's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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IMAX China Holding Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

IMAX China Holding's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0.436 + 0.634) / 66.231
=0.02

IMAX China Holding's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0.436 + 0.634) / 53.93
=0.02

* 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 two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.02 mean?
IMAX China Holding (IMXCF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.02 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on IMAX China Holding. This is 60% below median its historical median of 0.05. Over the past decade, IMAX China Holding's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.02 to 0.88. According to the industry distribution chart, IMAX China Holding ranks #8 out of 676 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 1.2%.
Is IMAX China Holding's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
IMAX China Holding's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.02 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 0.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.88. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. IMAX China Holding's value of 0.02 is 98.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IMAX China Holding ranks #8 out of 676 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IMAX China Holding has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IMAX China Holding's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, IMAX China Holding ranks #8 out of 676 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places IMAX China Holding in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. IMAX China Holding's value of 0.02 is 98.8% below this benchmark. Historically, IMAX China Holding's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.02 to 0.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.05 vs. the industry median of 1.66, IMAX China Holding 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.66, based on 676 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. IMAX China Holding's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.02 is 98.8% 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 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 IMAX China Holding. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IMAX China Holding's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 0.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IMAX China Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IMAX China Holding (IMXCF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.12, compared to a current price of $1.05 — trading 6.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 0.05 and 98.8% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.66. IMAX China Holding's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 1 warning sign 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 IMAX China Holding (IMXCF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02 as of Dec. 2025. 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 China Holding (IMXCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IMAX China Holding stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.05 is trading 6.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.12. GuruFocus considers IMAX China Holding to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for IMXCF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.02 (60% below median its 10-year median of 0.05)
  • GF Value™: $1.12 vs. price of $1.05 (6.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 98.8% below the Media - Diversified median (#8 of 676)

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


IMAX China Holding Business Description

Other Exchanges 01970:Hong KongIMK:Germany
Address Unit 1201-1208, No. 168 Hubin Road, Infinitus Tower, 12th Floor, Huangpu District, Shanghai, CHN
IMAX China Holding Inc is an investment holding company that operates in the Entertainment industry in China. The Group has two reportable segments: Content Solutions, which principally includes content enhancement and distribution, and Technology Products and Services, which principally includes the sales, lease, and maintenance of IMAX Systems. The Group's activities that do not meet the criteria for a reportable segment are reported within all Others. The company operates in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau, with the majority of revenue from Mainland China.
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