Imax (IMAX) Equity-to-Asset: 0.38 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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IMAX Imax Corp IMAX
72 GF Score
Price $38.97
GF Value $26.88
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Imax Equity-to-Asset?

Imax IMAX -0.69% 72 Equity-to-Asset is 0.38 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates IMAX with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,028 Media - Diversified companies, Imax ranks worse than 64.88% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Imax's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $335.5 Mil. Imax's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $893.2 Mil. Therefore, Imax's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.38.

The historical rank and industry rank for Imax's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

IMAX' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31   Med: 0.4   Max: 0.67
Current: 0.38

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Imax was 0.67. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.40.

IMAX's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than
64.88% of 1028 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.51 vs IMAX: 0.38

Imax  (NYSE:IMAX) Equity-to-Asset Explanation

Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.

For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.


Imax Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Imax Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Imax's Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset Chart

Imax Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.40 0.32 0.34 0.36 0.38

Imax Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Equity-to-Asset 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 0.35 0.37 0.39 0.38 0.38

IMAX vs AMC, BATRA, IQ: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Imax's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Imax's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Imax's Equity-to-Asset falls into.


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Imax Equity-to-Asset Calculation

Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.

Imax's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=337.891/894.031
=0.38

Imax's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=335.462/893.151
=0.38

* 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 Equity-to-Asset →
What does a Equity-to-Asset of 0.38 mean?
Imax (IMAX) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.38 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Imax and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.40. Over the past decade, Imax's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.31 to 0.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Imax ranks #667 out of 1028 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 64.9%.
Is Imax's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Imax's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.38 is near median its 10-year median of 0.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 0.67. The Media - Diversified industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51. Imax's value of 0.38 is 25.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Imax ranks #667 out of 1028 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Imax has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Imax's Equity-to-Asset compare to AMC and BATRA?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Imax ranks #667 out of 1028 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Imax in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51. Imax's value of 0.38 is 25.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Imax's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.31 to 0.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 0.51, Imax 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Media - Diversified companies is 0.51, based on 1,028 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Imax's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.38 is 25.5% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Imax and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Imax's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.38, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.40. 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 $26.88, compared to a current price of $38.97 — trading 45% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.38, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 25.5% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.51. Imax's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Imax (IMAX), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.38 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 Imax (IMAX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imax stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $38.97 is trading 45% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.88. GuruFocus considers Imax to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IMAX:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.38 (near median its 10-year median of 0.40)
  • GF Value™: $26.88 vs. price of $38.97 (45% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.5% below the Media - Diversified median (#667 of 1028)

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 Business Description

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Address 2525 Speakman Drive, Mississauga, ON, CAN, L5K 1B1
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.
72GF Score

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