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Cinemark Holdings (NYSE:CNK) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Cinemark Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
Cinemark Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cinemark Holdings's Net 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.
For the Entertainment subindustry, Cinemark Holdings's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Cinemark Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cinemark Holdings's Net 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 (CNK) has a Net Margin % of -1.00% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Cinemark Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cinemark Holdings ranks #329 out of 1012 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 32.5%.
Is Cinemark Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
Cinemark Holdings' current Net Margin % is -1.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Cinemark Holdings ranks #329 out of 1012 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cinemark Holdings has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cinemark Holdings' Net Margin % compare to LION and MANU?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Cinemark Holdings ranks #329 out of 1012 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Cinemark Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.37. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.37, based on 1,012 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Cinemark Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cinemark Holdings's current Net Margin % is -1.00%. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.11, compared to a current price of $36.15 — trading 12.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -1.00%. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cinemark Holdings (CNK), the current Net Margin % is -1.00% as of Mar. 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of $36.15 is trading 12.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.11.
GuruFocus considers Cinemark Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CNK:
Net Margin %: -1.00%
GF Value™: $32.11 vs. price of $36.15 (12.6% above fair value)
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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