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Cinemark HoldingsMEX:CNK +9.72%69 Gross Margin % is 63.74% as of Jun. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 64.27. 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 942 Media - Diversified companies, Cinemark Holdings ranks better than 77.28% on this metric.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Cinemark Holdings had a gross margin of 63.74% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Cinemark Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cinemark Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cinemark Holdings's Gross 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: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Cinemark Holdings's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Cinemark Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cinemark Holdings's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Cinemark Holdings (MEX:CNK) has a Gross Margin % of 63.74% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cinemark Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 64.27. Over the past decade, Cinemark Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 61.73 to 66.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Cinemark Holdings ranks #214 out of 942 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is Cinemark Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Cinemark Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 63.74% is near median its 10-year median of 64.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 61.73 to a high of 66.04. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Cinemark Holdings' value of 63.74% is 63.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cinemark Holdings ranks #214 out of 942 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Gross Margin % compare to LION and MANU?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Cinemark Holdings ranks #214 out of 942 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cinemark Holdings in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Cinemark Holdings' value of 63.74% is 63.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Cinemark Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 61.73 to 66.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.27 vs. the industry median of 38.99, 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 Gross Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 38.99, based on 942 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cinemark Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 63.74% is 63.5% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cinemark Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cinemark Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 63.74%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 64.27. 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 Gross Margin % is 63.74%, which is near median its 10-year median of 64.27 and 63.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cinemark Holdings (MEX:CNK), the current Gross Margin % is 63.74% 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:
Gross Margin %: 63.74% (near median its 10-year median of 64.27)
GF Value™: MXN555.15 vs. price of MXN625.00 (12.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#214 of 942)
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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