IMAX China Holding (HKSE:01970) EBIT: HK$221.2 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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HKSE:01970 IMAX China Holding Inc HKSE:01970
88 GF Score
Price HK$8.62
GF Value HK$7.37
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is IMAX China Holding EBIT?

IMAX China Holding HKSE:01970 -0.06% 88 EBIT is HK$221.2 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01970 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$7.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

IMAX China Holding's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was HK$80.8 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was HK$221.2 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. IMAX China Holding's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 7.22%. IMAX China Holding's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 13.99%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. IMAX China Holding's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 12.28%.


IMAX China Holding  (HKSE:01970) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

IMAX China Holding's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/ count )
=164.654 * ( 1 - 21.19% )/( (1784.162 + 1808.526)/ 2 )
=129.7638174/1796.344
=7.22 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=2940.318 - 145.734 - ( 1010.422 - max(0, 305.63 - 1953.969+1010.422))
=1784.162

Invested Capital(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=3061.523 - 125.152 - ( 1127.845 - max(0, 276.851 - 2059.489+1127.845))
=1808.526

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jun. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

IMAX China Holding's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Jun. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=161.534/( ( (516.311 + max(630.384, 0)) + (520.549 + max(642.511, 0)) )/ 2 )
=161.534/( ( 1146.695 + 1163.06 )/ 2 )
=161.534/1154.8775
=13.99 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(619.507 + 46.599 + 266.516) - (145.734 + 0 + 156.504)
=630.384

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(607.218 + 45.866 + 263.206) - (125.152 + 0 + 148.627)
=642.511

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jun. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

IMAX China Holding's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=221.195/1801.582
=12.28 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms


IMAX China Holding EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IMAX China Holding's EBIT 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 EBIT Chart

IMAX China Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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IMAX China Holding Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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HKSE:01970 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: EBIT Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, IMAX China Holding's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


HKSE:01970
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IMAX China Holding EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was HK$221.2 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT →
What does a EBIT of HK$221.2 Mil mean?
IMAX China Holding (HKSE:01970) has a EBIT of HK$221.2 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on IMAX China Holding.
Is IMAX China Holding's EBIT too high?
IMAX China Holding's current EBIT is HK$221.2 Mil. Overall, IMAX China Holding has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IMAX China Holding's EBIT compare to NFLX and DIS?
IMAX China Holding's EBIT of HK$221.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for a Media - Diversified company?
A good EBIT depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, EBIT 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 EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on IMAX China Holding. IMAX China Holding's current EBIT is HK$221.2 Mil. 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 (HKSE:01970) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$7.37, compared to a current price of HK$8.62 — trading 16.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is HK$221.2 Mil. IMAX China Holding's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For IMAX China Holding (HKSE:01970), the current EBIT is HK$221.2 Mil as of Jun. 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 China Holding (HKSE:01970) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IMAX China Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$8.62 is trading 16.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$7.37. GuruFocus considers IMAX China Holding to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01970:

  • EBIT: HK$221.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$7.37 vs. price of HK$8.62 (16.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01970 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


IMAX China Holding Business Description

Other Exchanges IMXCF:USAIMK: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.
88GF Score

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