How profitable is Cinemark Holdings Inc Cinemark Holdings Inc. (CNK)?

In FY 2025 (10-K), CNK converted $3.1B of revenue into a 52% gross margin, 5.2% operating margin, and $22.7M in free cash flow (0.7% FCF margin).

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Cinemark Holdings Inc Cinemark Holdings Inc. (CNK) Revenue-to-Profit Sankey Flow & SEC XBRL Financials

$38.75 -1.12% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $38.76

Cinemark Holdings Inc Cinemark Holdings Inc. (CNK) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 72/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 9% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE B • BUY Cap $4.54B

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As of 2026-11-03, Cinemark Holdings Inc Cinemark Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CNK) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 72/100 at a spot price of $38.75 (-1.12% 1D, market cap $4.54B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 17/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 11/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, CNK ranks #8 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Communication Services sector (Movies/Entertainment), CNK carries a Roarable B (72/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 33.6x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 9.2%. By comparison, LION (Lionsgate Studios Corp) holds a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 25.1%, cap $3.70B) and AMC (AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc.) posts a D grade (45/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -0.8%, cap $2.73B). Among the 5-stock peer group, CNK leads on earnings multiple (33.6x) while LION leads on capital efficiency (25.1% ROIC).

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Per CNK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001385280), Cinemark Holdings Inc Cinemark Holdings Inc. generated $3.12B in revenue (+2.1% YoY), $138.2M in net income, and $0 in free cash flow against $3.74B in total assets and $874.7M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $38.77 (+0.04%)🧬 Disciplined Float (+0.24% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 0.7% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 72/100 (B) historically ranked in the Top 13% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+7.0% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 68.7% hit rate).

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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERBUY • B

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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw C+ · Rk B+

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+6.3% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CNK)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.1%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (72/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY CNK SCORES 72/100 (B) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+17/20 pts (24% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±6.1% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (22% of score)

Altman Z-Score 4.47 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution11/20 pts (-9 pt drag)

Disciplined Float (+0.24% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 9 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade C+$38.20+4.5% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade B-$39.92-2.3% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade B-$39.02-0.7% Next Q

Current

Grade B$38.75+7% Hist 90D α

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Even with a 72/100 (B) score, CNK faces multiple-compression risk if 33.6x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Disciplined Float (+0.24% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($37.07) or 200D SMA ($31.54) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($41.19) toward Bear Floor ($31.77).

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VISUAL REVENUE-TO-PROFIT SANKEY WATERFALL • FY 2025 (10-K)

How CNK Turns Every Dollar of Sales Into Real Bottom-Line Profit

Free Cash Flow:$22.7M (0.7% FCF Margin)

Multi-Year SEC EDGAR XBRL Revenue, Net Profit & Free Cash Flow Trajectory

■ Revenue■ Net Profit■ Free Cash Flow

FY23

Rev $3.07B

FY24

Rev $3.05B

FY25

Rev $3.12B

Fiscal Year	Revenue	Gross Margin	Op Margin	Net Profit	Free Cash Flow	ROIC %
FY 2025	$3.12B	52%	5.2%	$138.2M	$131.3M	5.7%
FY 2024	$3.05B	52%	12%	$309.7M	$294.2M	13.1%
FY 2023	$3.07B	52%	7.2%	$188.2M	$178.8M	7.9%

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CNK // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +42.15%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT

2026-11-03O $40.06H $40.06L $38.75C $38.75VOL 1.38M

RES: $40.77SUP: $37.53SMA50: $37.07SMA200: $31.54

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle

25.9%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +2.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK

📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (CNK)

Communication Services Rank #8 of 132 ⚔️ LION vs CNK Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Communication Services Peer Comparison (CNK vs. LION, AMC, FUBO, MCS)

Industry: Movies/Entertainment (14 Tracked Issuers)

Across 132 tracked Communication Services securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Cinemark Holdings Inc Cinemark Holdings Inc. (CNK) ranks #8 by composite RQD confidence (72/100, grade B) and #40 by equity capitalization ($4.54B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, CNK leads on earnings valuation at 33.6x trailing P/E, while LION leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 25.1% ROIC and — gross margin. CNK currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 72/100 (B).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
CNK ACTIVE Cinemark Holdings Inc Cinemark Holdings Inc.	B	72/100	33.6x	—	9.2%	-1.12%	$4.54B	Benchmark Subject
LION Lionsgate Studios Corp	D+	58/100	—	—	25.1%	-2.49%	$3.70B	/lion-vs-cnk →
AMC AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc.	D	45/100	—	—	-0.8%	+4.25%	$2.73B	/amc-vs-cnk →
FUBO FuboTV Inc. (Class A)	D	45/100	—	—	—	-0.13%	$832.1M	/fubo-vs-cnk →
MCS Marcus Corporation	D-	43/100	68.2x	—	2.3%	+0.49%	$825.5M	/mcs-vs-cnk →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001385280 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Cinemark Holdings Inc Cinemark Holdings Inc. (CNK) reported GAAP revenue of $3.12B (+2.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $3.05B , and +1.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $138.2M, operating cash flow of $0, and free cash flow of $0 . On the balance sheet, CNK closed FY2025 with $3.74B in total assets against $874.7M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 4.47, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$3.12B	$138.2M	—	—	$3.74B	$874.7M
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$3.05B	$309.7M	—	—	$3.66B	$856.3M
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$3.07B	$188.2M	—	—	$3.68B	$861.1M

3. CNK Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is CNK stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

How does CNK compare to LION and AMC in the Communication Services sector?

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CNK?

Where is CNK trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

CNK last traded at $38.75 (-1.12% on volume of 2,947,312 shares), positioning the stock +4.53% above its 50-day simple moving average ($37.07) and +22.86% above its 200-day simple moving average ($31.54). Across its 52-week range of $21.60 to $40.53, CNK sits at the 90.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 54.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.1% ($36.39 to $41.11).

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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 72/100 (B) ✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

CNK — Cinemark Holdings Inc Cinemark Holdings Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit

Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Cinemark Holdings Inc Cinemark Holdings Inc. (CNK) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 72/100, corresponding to a B letter grade (Roarable Buy) at a spot price of $38.75 (-1.12% 1D, market capitalization $4.54B).

Fundamental Cash Engine (13/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 9.2%, gross margin of —, operating margin of 5.4%, and free cash flow yield of 0.37%.
Whale 13F & Options Flow (17/20) + Insider Conviction (11/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
Macro Regime Fit (15/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (16/20): Incorporates a 1.02x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 4.47, Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.39x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Cinemark Holdings Inc Cinemark Holdings Inc. (CNK) is a NYSE-listed issuer...6B.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Cinemark Holdings Inc Cinemark Holdings Inc. (CNK) reported $3.12B in annual revenue (up from $3.05B in FY2024, +2.1% YoY) and $138.2M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($3.07B revenue, $188.2M net income) through FY2025, CNK scaled operating cash flow to $0 and free cash flow to $0, backed by $3.74B in total assets against $874.7M in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

🐂 Primary Bull Case (B • RQD 72/100): Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 13/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 17/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $21.60 – $40.53 52-week range.
🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh 33.6x trailing P/E and 16.8x EV/EBITDA against 5.4% operating margins and a 1.02x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Operating in Movies/Entertainment (Communication Services), CNK carries a macro regime beta of 1.02 and gross margin of —.

Key Question #1: Can CNK sustain or expand its 5.4% operating margin and 9.2% ROIC against Movies/Entertainment peers over the next 4 quarters?
Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $3.12B and free cash flow of $0, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $874.7M in total debt?
Key Question #3: How sensitive is CNK's 31.2x forward P/E multiple to Communication Services capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.02x)?

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Holiday Magic Starts at Cinemark with Family Favorites, Seasonal Offers and Big-Screen Fun

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo • 3d ago

Cinemark Holdings (CNK) Extends Its Run, Is It Already Fully Valued?

Cinemark Holdings (CNK) has drawn fresh attention after closing at US$40.06, a 2.67% gain on volume of 1.93 million shares, giving investors new price and momentum data to assess. Cinemark Holdings has cooled off slightl

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🟢 CATALYST Yahoo • 3d ago

Earnings Forecast Upgrades Might Change The Case For Investing In Cinemark Stock

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🟢 CATALYST Yahoo • 4d ago

Is Cinemark (CNK) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think "Yes"

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🟢 CATALYST Yahoo • 4d ago

Cinemark to Post Q3 Earnings: What's in the Cards for the Stock?

CNK's third-quarter results are likely to benefit from a strong film slate, rising attendance, premium viewing experiences and higher moviegoer spending, despite cost pressures.

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CNK Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $38.75?

🐂 67% BULLISH CONVICTION COMMUNITY TUG-OF-WAR ON CNK 🐻 33% BEARISH CONVICTION

DE DeltaGamma_99 RQD DEBATE OPENER • Options Flow Specialist 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $51.73 (+32.0%)

📌 Pinned Debate

Institutional accumulation (17/20 whale flow) and a strong forensic balance sheet (Altman Z 4.47, Piotroski F 7/9) support the B-grade

Long CNK at $39.19 targeting $51.73. Institutional accumulation (17/20 whale flow) and a strong forensic balance sheet (Altman Z 4.47, Piotroski F 7/9) support the B-grade rating.. Institutional whale score is 17/20 and the risk/reward vs. the $21.60 52-week low is skewed heavily in favor of bulls.

CapAlloc_Nerd 🐂 BULL

@RiskArb_Desk Fair point on 33.6x trailing P/E, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in Movies/Entertainment. If gross margin (0.0%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.

RI RiskArb_Desk RQD DEBATE OPENER • Hedged Event Driven 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $30.18 (-23.0%)

Spot @ $39.19

Valuation & margin reality check on CNK at $39.19 before chasing here

I respect the product at Cinemark Holdings Inc Cinemark Holdings Inc., but the stock at $39.19 is a different story. Valuation & margin reality check on CNK at $39.19 before chasing here. FCF yield is 0.37% and RQD sits at 72/100 (B) — why pay up here when you can wait for next quarter's numbers?