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Cinemark HoldingsMEX:CNK +9.72%69 Operating Margin % is 21.70% as of Jun. 2026, which is 81% above its 10-year median of 12.00. 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 1,011 Media - Diversified companies, Cinemark Holdings ranks better than 78.54% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cinemark Holdings's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CNK'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -86.08 Med: 12 Max: 15.29
Current: 12.19
MEX:CNK's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 78.54% of 1011
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.53
vs MEX:CNK: 12.19
Cinemark Holdings's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Cinemark Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Cinemark Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cinemark Holdings's Operating 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: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Cinemark Holdings's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Cinemark Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cinemark Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Cinemark Holdings's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (MEX:CNK) has a Operating Margin % of 21.70% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Cinemark Holdings and its competitors. This is 81% above median its historical median of 12.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Cinemark Holdings ranks #217 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Cinemark Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Cinemark Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 21.70% is 81% above median its 10-year median of 12.00. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.53. Cinemark Holdings' value of 21.70% is 757.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cinemark Holdings ranks #217 out of 1011 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' Operating Margin % compare to LION and MANU?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Cinemark Holdings ranks #217 out of 1011 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Cinemark Holdings in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.53. Cinemark Holdings' value of 21.70% is 757.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.00 vs. the industry median of 2.53, 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 Operating Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.53, based on 1,011 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cinemark Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 21.70% is 757.7% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Cinemark Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cinemark Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 21.70%, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 12.00. 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 (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 Operating Margin % is 21.70%, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 12.00 and 757.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.53. 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 Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cinemark Holdings (MEX:CNK), the current Operating Margin % is 21.70% 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:
Operating Margin %: 21.70% (81% above median its 10-year median of 12.00)
GF Value™: MXN555.15 vs. price of MXN625.00 (12.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 757.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#217 of 1011)
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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