CNK (Cinemark Holdings) OCF Margin %: -3.17% (As of Mar. 2026)

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CNK Cinemark Holdings Inc CNK
72 GF Score
Price $36.15
GF Value $32.11
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Cinemark Holdings OCF Margin %?

Cinemark Holdings CNK +3.61% 72 OCF Margin % is -3.17% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CNK with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Media - Diversified companies, Cinemark Holdings ranks better than 74.78% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Cinemark Holdings's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-20 Mil. Cinemark Holdings's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $643 Mil. Therefore, Cinemark Holdings's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.17%.

As of today, Cinemark Holdings's current OCF Yield % is 11.81%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cinemark Holdings's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

CNK' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -48.1   Med: 14.89   Max: 17.68
Current: 15.38


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Cinemark Holdings was 17.68%. The lowest was -48.10%. And the median was 14.89%.

CNK's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
74.78% of 1007 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 6.05 vs CNK: 15.38


Cinemark Holdings OCF Margin % Related Terms


Cinemark Holdings OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cinemark Holdings's OCF 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.

Cinemark Holdings OCF Margin % Chart

Cinemark Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
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Cinemark Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
OCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -22.03 29.34 10.67 19.04 -3.17

CNK vs LION, MANU, MSGE: OCF Margin % Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Cinemark Holdings's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Cinemark Holdings OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Cinemark Holdings's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=396.1/3115
=12.72 %

Cinemark Holdings's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-20.4/643.1
=-3.17 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of -3.17% mean?
Cinemark Holdings (CNK) has a OCF Margin % of -3.17% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Cinemark Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cinemark Holdings ranks #254 out of 1007 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 25.2%.
Is Cinemark Holdings' OCF Margin % too high?
Cinemark Holdings' current OCF Margin % is -3.17%. Based on the distribution chart, Cinemark Holdings ranks #254 out of 1007 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' OCF Margin % compare to LION and MANU?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Cinemark Holdings ranks #254 out of 1007 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Cinemark Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.05. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median OCF Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 6.05, based on 1,007 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Cinemark Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cinemark Holdings's current OCF Margin % is -3.17%. 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 OCF Margin % is -3.17%. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cinemark Holdings (CNK), the current OCF Margin % is -3.17% 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:

  • OCF Margin %: -3.17%
  • GF Value™: $32.11 vs. price of $36.15 (12.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges CNK: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.
72GF Score

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