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Cinemark HoldingsCNK -1.44%73 EV-to-FCF is 24.64 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 28.82. GuruFocus rates CNK with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 612 Media - Diversified companies, Cinemark Holdings ranks worse than 71.41% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Cinemark Holdings's Enterprise Value is $6,414 Mil.
Cinemark Holdings's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $260 Mil. Therefore, Cinemark Holdings's EV-to-FCF for today is 24.64.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cinemark Holdings's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CNK'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -37.76 Med: 28.82 Max: 187.4
Current: 24.64
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Cinemark Holdings was 187.40. The lowest was -37.76. And the median was 28.82.
CNK's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 71.41% of 612
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.46
vs CNK: 24.64
EV-to-FCF 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.
EV-to-FCF 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.
Cinemark Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Cinemark Holdings's share price for today is $31.48.
Cinemark Holdings'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 $1.130.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Cinemark Holdings EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Cinemark Holdings EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cinemark Holdings's EV-to-FCF 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, Cinemark Holdings's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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.
Cinemark Holdings EV-to-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Cinemark Holdings's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cinemark Holdings's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Cinemark Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $6,414 Mil.
Cinemark Holdings's Free Cash Flow 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 $260 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.
Cinemark Holdings (CNK) has a EV-to-FCF of 24.64 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Cinemark Holdings and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 28.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Cinemark Holdings ranks #437 out of 612 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 71.4%.
Is Cinemark Holdings' EV-to-FCF too high?
Cinemark Holdings' current EV-to-FCF of 24.64 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 28.82. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.46. Cinemark Holdings' value of 24.64 is 115% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cinemark Holdings ranks #437 out of 612 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cinemark Holdings has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cinemark Holdings' EV-to-FCF compare to MANU and MSGE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Cinemark Holdings ranks #437 out of 612 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Cinemark Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.46. Cinemark Holdings' value of 24.64 is 115% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 28.82 vs. the industry median of 11.46, Cinemark Holdings 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-FCF for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Media - Diversified companies is 11.46, based on 612 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cinemark Holdings's current EV-to-FCF of 24.64 is 115% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Cinemark Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 11.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cinemark Holdings's current EV-to-FCF is 24.64, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 28.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cinemark Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cinemark Holdings (CNK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.88, compared to a current price of $31.48 — trading 1.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 24.64, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 28.82 and 115% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.46. Cinemark Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cinemark Holdings (CNK), the current EV-to-FCF is 24.64 as of Jul. 21, 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 Cinemark Holdings (CNK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cinemark Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $31.48 is trading 1.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.88.
GuruFocus considers Cinemark Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CNK:
EV-to-FCF: 24.64 (15% below median its 10-year median of 28.82)
GF Value™: $31.88 vs. price of $31.48 (1.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 115% above the Media - Diversified median (#437 of 612)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CNK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cinemark Holdings Inc is a geographically diverse operator in the motion picture exhibition industry in the United States. The company generates revenue from filmed entertainment box office receipts and concession sales, with additional revenue from screen advertising, screen rentals, and other revenue streams, such as transactional fees, vendor marketing promotions, studio trailer placements, meeting rentals, and electronic video games located in some of the theatres. Cinemark manages its business under two reportable segments: U.S. markets and international markets. The majority of its revenue is generated from the U.S. markets segment.
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