IMAX China HoldingIMXCF 75 Forward PE Ratio is 10.47 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates IMXCF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 380 Media - Diversified companies, IMAX China Holding ranks better than 66.05% on this metric.
IMAX China Holding (OTCPK:IMXCF) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
IMAX China Holding Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
IMAX China Holding Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IMAX China Holding's Forward PE Ratio 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 China Holding Forward PE Ratio Chart
IMAX China Holding Annual Data
Trend
2018-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
18.12
8.50
9.90
IMAX China Holding Semi-Annual Data
2018-06
2018-12
2019-06
2021-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
26.46
18.12
19.69
16.78
8.50
10.89
9.90
IMXCF vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, IMAX China Holding's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 China Holding Forward PE Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, IMAX China Holding's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IMAX China Holding's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
IMAX China Holding (IMXCF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 10.47 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on IMAX China Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IMAX China Holding ranks #129 out of 380 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 33.9%.
Is IMAX China Holding's Forward PE Ratio too high?
IMAX China Holding's current Forward PE Ratio is 10.47. The Media - Diversified industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.10. IMAX China Holding's value of 10.47 is 25.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IMAX China Holding ranks #129 out of 380 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, IMAX China Holding has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IMAX China Holding's Forward PE Ratio compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, IMAX China Holding ranks #129 out of 380 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts IMAX China Holding in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.10. IMAX China Holding's value of 10.47 is 25.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 14.10, based on 380 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. IMAX China Holding's current Forward PE Ratio of 10.47 is 25.7% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on IMAX China Holding and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IMAX China Holding's current Forward PE Ratio is 10.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IMAX China Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IMAX China Holding (IMXCF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.12, compared to a current price of $1.05 — trading 6.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 10.47 and 25.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 14.10. IMAX China Holding's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For IMAX China Holding (IMXCF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 10.47 as of Jul. 07, 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 China Holding (IMXCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IMAX China Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.05 is trading 6.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.12.
GuruFocus considers IMAX China Holding to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for IMXCF:
Forward PE Ratio: 10.47
GF Value™: $1.12 vs. price of $1.05 (6.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.7% below the Media - Diversified median (#129 of 380)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IMXCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IMAX China Holding Inc is an investment holding company that operates in the Entertainment industry in China. The Group has two reportable segments: Content Solutions, which principally includes content enhancement and distribution, and Technology Products and Services, which principally includes the sales, lease, and maintenance of IMAX Systems. The Group's activities that do not meet the criteria for a reportable segment are reported within all Others. The company operates in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau, with the majority of revenue from Mainland China.
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