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ImaxIMAX +0.37%78 EV-to-OCF is 18.97 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 18.39. GuruFocus rates IMAX with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Media - Diversified companies, Imax ranks worse than 80.53% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Imax's Enterprise Value is $2,355.3 Mil.
Imax's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $124.1 Mil. Therefore, Imax's EV-to-OCF for today is 18.97.
The historical rank and industry rank for Imax's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
IMAX'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -139.02 Med: 18.39 Max: 217.86
Current: 18.97
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Imax was 217.86. The lowest was -139.02. And the median was 18.39.
IMAX's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 80.53% of 1022
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 4.59
vs IMAX: 18.97
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-07-14), Imax's stock price is $38.49.
Imax's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.660. Therefore, Imax's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 58.32.
Imax (NYSE:IMAX) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Imax's share price for today is $38.49.
Imax's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $0.660.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Imax EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Imax EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Imax's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Imax's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Imax's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Imax's current Enterprise Value is $2,355.3 Mil.
Imax's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $124.1 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-OCF of 18.97 as of Jul. 14, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 18.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Imax ranks #823 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 80.5%.
Is Imax's EV-to-OCF too high?
Imax's current EV-to-OCF of 18.97 is near median its 10-year median of 18.39. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-OCF is 4.59. Imax's value of 18.97 is 313.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Imax ranks #823 out of 1022 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-OCF compare to AMC and BATRA?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Imax ranks #823 out of 1022 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Imax in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 4.59. Imax's value of 18.97 is 313.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.39 vs. the industry median of 4.59, 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-OCF for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Media - Diversified companies is 4.59, based on 1,022 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Imax's current EV-to-OCF of 18.97 is 313.3% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 4.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Imax's current EV-to-OCF is 18.97, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.39. 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 $26.86, compared to a current price of $38.49 — trading 43.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 18.97, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.39 and 313.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 4.59. 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Imax (IMAX), the current EV-to-OCF is 18.97 as of Jul. 14, 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 $38.49 is trading 43.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.86.
GuruFocus considers Imax to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IMAX:
EV-to-OCF: 18.97 (near median its 10-year median of 18.39)
GF Value™: $26.86 vs. price of $38.49 (43.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 313.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#823 of 1022)
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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