Cinemark Holdings (FRA:ZZA) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 31, 2026)

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FRA:ZZA Cinemark Holdings Inc FRA:ZZA
72 GF Score
Price €30.20
GF Value €26.82
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What is Cinemark Holdings Moat Score?

Cinemark Holdings FRA:ZZA -0.66% 72 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:ZZA with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.82. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,034 Media - Diversified companies, Cinemark Holdings ranks better than 93.52% on this metric.

Cinemark Holdings has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Cinemark Holdings has Narrow Moat: Cinemark Holdings Inc has a discernible but modest moat due to its established brand and network of theaters. However, it faces significant competition from streaming services and other entertainment options, limiting its pricing power and customer loyalty.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Cinemark Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Cinemark Holdings  (FRA:ZZA) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Cinemark Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:ZZA vs LION, MANU, MSGE: Moat Score Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Cinemark Holdings's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Cinemark Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cinemark Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Cinemark Holdings (FRA:ZZA) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 31, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Cinemark Holdings ranks #67 out of 1034 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Cinemark Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Cinemark Holdings' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Cinemark Holdings ranks #67 out of 1034 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 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cinemark Holdings' Moat Score compare to LION and MANU?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Cinemark Holdings ranks #67 out of 1034 companies for Moat Score. This places Cinemark Holdings in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Cinemark Holdings's current Moat Score is 4. 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?
Cinemark Holdings (FRA:ZZA) has a current Moat Score of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.82, compared to a current price of €30.20 — trading 12.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Cinemark Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cinemark Holdings (FRA:ZZA), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 31, 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 (FRA:ZZA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cinemark Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €30.20 is trading 12.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €26.82.

Key valuation signals for FRA:ZZA:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €26.82 vs. price of €30.20 (12.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ZZA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Cinemark Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges CNK:USACNK:Mexico
Address 3900 Dallas Parkway, Plano, TX, USA, 75093
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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