CNK (Cinemark Holdings) Total Operating Expense: $1,675 Mil (TTM 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
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What is Cinemark Holdings Total Operating Expense?

Cinemark Holdings CNK +3.61% 72 Total Operating Expense is $1,675 Mil 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.

Cinemark Holdings's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $398 Mil. Cinemark Holdings's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,675 Mil.

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Cinemark Holdings Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Cinemark Holdings Total Operating Expense Chart

Cinemark Holdings Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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Cinemark Holdings Quarterly Data
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Cinemark Holdings Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,675 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of $1,675 Mil mean?
Cinemark Holdings (CNK) has a Total Operating Expense of $1,675 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Cinemark Holdings and its competitors.
Is Cinemark Holdings' Total Operating Expense too high?
Cinemark Holdings' current Total Operating Expense is $1,675 Mil. 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' Total Operating Expense compare to LION and MANU?
Cinemark Holdings' Total Operating Expense of $1,675 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Operating Expense for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Cinemark Holdings and its competitors. Cinemark Holdings's current Total Operating Expense is $1,675 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense is $1,675 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cinemark Holdings (CNK), the current Total Operating Expense is $1,675 Mil 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:

  • Total Operating Expense: $1,675 Mil
  • 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

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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.
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