ImaxIMAX +0.40%78 EV-to-EBIT is 36.04 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 29.45. GuruFocus rates IMAX with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 638 Media - Diversified companies, Imax ranks worse than 84.01% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Imax's Enterprise Value is $2,299.7 Mil.
Imax's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $63.8 Mil. Therefore, Imax's EV-to-EBIT for today is 36.04.
The historical rank and industry rank for Imax's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
IMAX'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -323.87 Med: 29.45 Max: 89.01
Current: 36.04
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Imax was 89.01. The lowest was -323.87. And the median was 29.45.
IMAX's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 84.01% of 638
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 10.675
vs IMAX: 36.04
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Imax's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,322.7 Mil.
Imax's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $63.8 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.
Imax EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Imax EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Imax's EV-to-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.
For the Entertainment subindustry, Imax'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 EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Imax's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Imax's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Imax's current Enterprise Value is $2,299.7 Mil.
Imax's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $63.8 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.
Imax (IMAX) has a EV-to-EBIT of 36.04 as of Jul. 08, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Imax and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 29.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Imax ranks #536 out of 638 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 84%.
Is Imax's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Imax's current EV-to-EBIT of 36.04 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 29.45. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.68. Imax's value of 36.04 is 237.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Imax ranks #536 out of 638 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Imax has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Imax's EV-to-EBIT compare to AMC and BATRA?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Imax ranks #536 out of 638 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Imax in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.68. Imax's value of 36.04 is 237.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 29.45 vs. the industry median of 10.68, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Media - Diversified companies is 10.68, based on 638 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Imax's current EV-to-EBIT of 36.04 is 237.6% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Imax and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Imax's current EV-to-EBIT is 36.04, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 29.45. 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 $26.85, compared to a current price of $37.48 — trading 39.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 36.04, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 29.45 and 237.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 10.68. Imax's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Imax (IMAX), the current EV-to-EBIT is 36.04 as of Jul. 08, 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 $37.48 is trading 39.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.85.
GuruFocus considers Imax to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IMAX:
EV-to-EBIT: 36.04 (22% above median its 10-year median of 29.45)
GF Value™: $26.85 vs. price of $37.48 (39.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 237.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#536 of 638)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IMAX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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