ImaxIMAX -0.36%76 OCF Yield % is 5.16 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 5.15. GuruFocus rates IMAX with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,033 Media - Diversified companies, Imax ranks better than 51.5% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
The historical rank and industry rank for Imax's OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
IMAX'
s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.28 Med: 5.15 Max: 17.21
Current: 5.16
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Imax was 17.21%. The lowest was -3.28%. And the median was 5.15%.
IMAX's OCF Yield % is ranked better than 51.5% of 1033
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 4.75
vs IMAX: 5.16
Imax's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was %.
Imax OCF Yield % Explanation
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Imax OCF Yield % Related Terms
Imax OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Imax's OCF Yield % 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, Imax's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Imax's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Imax's OCF Yield % 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.
Imax (IMAX) has a OCF Yield % of 5.16 as of Jun. 25, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Imax and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Imax ranks #501 out of 1033 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 48.5%.
Is Imax's OCF Yield % too high?
Imax's current OCF Yield % of 5.16 is near median its 10-year median of 5.15. The Media - Diversified industry median OCF Yield % is 4.75. Imax's value of 5.16 is 8.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Imax ranks #501 out of 1033 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Imax has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Imax's OCF Yield % compare to AMC and BATRA?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Imax ranks #501 out of 1033 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Imax in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 4.75. Imax's value of 5.16 is 8.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.15 vs. the industry median of 4.75, Imax 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 OCF Yield % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median OCF Yield % among Media - Diversified companies is 4.75, based on 1,033 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Imax's current OCF Yield % of 5.16 is 8.6% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Imax and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median OCF Yield % is 4.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Imax's current OCF Yield % is 5.16, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Imax stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imax (IMAX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.75, compared to a current price of $43.76 — trading 63.6% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 5.16, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.15 and 8.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 4.75. Imax's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Imax (IMAX), the current OCF Yield % is 5.16 as of Jun. 25, 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 (IMAX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imax stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $43.76 is trading 63.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.75.
GuruFocus considers Imax to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IMAX:
OCF Yield %: 5.16 (near median its 10-year median of 5.15)
GF Value™: $26.75 vs. price of $43.76 (63.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#501 of 1033)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IMAX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Imax Corp is a technology platform for entertainment and events. Through its proprietary software, auditorium architecture, patented intellectual property, and specialized equipment, IMAX offers end-to-end solution to create superior, immersive content experiences for which the IMAX brand is globally renowned. The Company has two reportable segments being Content Solutions and Technology Products and Services. The Company leverages its proprietary technology and engineering in all aspects of its business, which principally consists of the IMAX film remastering and the sale or lease of premium IMAX theater systems.
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