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Cinemark HoldingsMEX:CNK +9.72%69 FCF Margin % is 27.48% as of Jun. 2026, which is 417% above its 10-year median of 5.32. GuruFocus rates MEX:CNK with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN555.15 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Media - Diversified companies, Cinemark Holdings ranks better than 69.81% on this metric.
The historical data trend for Cinemark Holdings's FCF Margin % 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.
MEX:CNK vs LION, MANU, MSGE: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Cinemark Holdings's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Cinemark Holdings's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cinemark Holdings's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (MEX:CNK) has a FCF Margin % of 27.48% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Cinemark Holdings and its competitors. This is 417% above median its historical median of 5.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Cinemark Holdings ranks #304 out of 1007 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 30.2%.
Is Cinemark Holdings' FCF Margin % too high?
Cinemark Holdings' current FCF Margin % of 27.48% is 417% above median its 10-year median of 5.32. The Media - Diversified industry median FCF Margin % is 2.36. Cinemark Holdings' value of 27.48% is 1064.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cinemark Holdings ranks #304 out of 1007 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cinemark Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cinemark Holdings' FCF Margin % compare to LION and MANU?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Cinemark Holdings ranks #304 out of 1007 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Cinemark Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.36. Cinemark Holdings' value of 27.48% is 1064.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.32 vs. the industry median of 2.36, 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 FCF Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median FCF Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.36, based on 1,007 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cinemark Holdings's current FCF Margin % of 27.48% is 1064.4% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Cinemark Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cinemark Holdings's current FCF Margin % is 27.48%, which is 417% above median its own 10-year median of 5.32. 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 (MEX:CNK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN555.15, compared to a current price of MXN625.00 — trading 12.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 27.48%, which is 417% above median its 10-year median of 5.32 and 1064.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.36. Cinemark Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cinemark Holdings (MEX:CNK), the current FCF Margin % is 27.48% 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 Cinemark Holdings (MEX:CNK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cinemark Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN625.00 is trading 12.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN555.15.
GuruFocus considers Cinemark Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CNK:
FCF Margin %: 27.48% (417% above median its 10-year median of 5.32)
GF Value™: MXN555.15 vs. price of MXN625.00 (12.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1064.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#304 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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