AMCX (AMC Global Media) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Jun. 2026) — 20% Below Median

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AMCX AMC Global Media Inc AMCX
66 GF Score
Price $12.36
GF Value $8.50
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is AMC Global Media Financial Strength?

AMC Global Media AMCX +3.09% 66 Financial Strength is 4 as of Jun. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates AMCX with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

AMC Global Media has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

AMC Global Media's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.40. AMC Global Media's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.80. As of today, AMC Global Media's Altman Z-Score is 1.83.


AMC Global Media  (NAS:AMCX) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

AMC Global Media has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


AMC Global Media Financial Strength Related Terms


AMCX vs STRZ, PLAY, HUYA: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, AMC Global Media's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.


AMC Global Media Financial Strength vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, AMC Global Media's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AMC Global Media's Financial Strength falls into.


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AMC Global Media Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

AMC Global Media's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-43 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $17 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,740 Mil.

AMC Global Media's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*17.196/-42.667
=0.40

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

AMC Global Media's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(9.979 + 1739.647) / 2189.98
=0.80

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

AMC Global Media has a Z-score of 1.83, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that AMC Global Media is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.83 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 4 mean?
AMC Global Media (AMCX) has a Financial Strength of 4 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on AMC Global Media and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, AMC Global Media's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00.
Is AMC Global Media's Financial Strength too high?
AMC Global Media's current Financial Strength of 4 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, AMC Global Media has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AMC Global Media's Financial Strength compare to STRZ and PLAY?
AMC Global Media's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. Historically, AMC Global Media's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on AMC Global Media and its competitors. AMC Global Media's current Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AMC Global Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMC Global Media (AMCX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.50, compared to a current price of $12.36 — trading 45.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. AMC Global Media's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AMC Global Media (AMCX), the current Financial Strength is 4 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 AMC Global Media (AMCX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMC Global Media stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.36 is trading 45.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.50. GuruFocus considers AMC Global Media to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AMCX:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $8.50 vs. price of $12.36 (45.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 7 warning signs

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


AMC Global Media Business Description

Other Exchanges 9AC:Germany
Address 11 Penn Plaza, New York, NY, USA, 10001
AMC Global Media owns several linear TV networks, including AMC, WE tv, BBC America, IFC, and SundanceTV. AMC, its most widely distributed network,reached 55 million pay TV households in the US at the end of 2025. The firm also had nearly 10.5 million US streaming subscribers, with AMC+ as the flagship streaming platform. With both its linear networks and streaming offerings, the firm caters to specific niche audiences. Over the last 15 years, AMC has shifted its focus to original scripted programming from classic movies. It creates content through AMC Studios and also generates revenue from licensing content. Following an international divestiture at the end of 2023, domestic operations make up nearly 90% of total revenue.
66GF Score

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