A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for AMC Entertainment Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
AMC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.78 Med: -4.03 Max: 8.67
Current: -4.12
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of AMC Entertainment Holdings was 8.67. The lowest was -9.78. And the median was -4.03.
AMC's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 0.26
vs AMC: -4.12
AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:AMC) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
AMC Entertainment Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
AMC Entertainment Holdings Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, AMC Entertainment Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AMC Entertainment Holdings's Debt-to-Equity 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.
AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) has a Debt-to-Equity of -4.12 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on AMC Entertainment Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, AMC Entertainment Holdings ranks #999999 out of 834 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is AMC Entertainment Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
AMC Entertainment Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity is -4.12. Based on the distribution chart, AMC Entertainment Holdings ranks #999999 out of 834 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, AMC Entertainment Holdings has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AMC Entertainment Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to IMAX and IQ?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, AMC Entertainment Holdings ranks #999999 out of 834 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places AMC Entertainment Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Media - Diversified companies is 0.26, based on 834 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on AMC Entertainment Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AMC Entertainment Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is -4.12. 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 $1.89 — trading 14.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is -4.12. AMC Entertainment Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC), the current Debt-to-Equity is -4.12 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 $1.89 is trading 14.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.20.
GuruFocus considers AMC Entertainment Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AMC:
Debt-to-Equity: -4.12
GF Value™: $2.20 vs. price of $1.89 (14.1% below fair value)
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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