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ISIN
US45245E1091
CUSIP
45245E109
IPO Date
Jun 9, 1994

Highlights

Market Cap
$2.20B
Enterprise Value
$2.54B
EPS (TTM)
$0.78
PE Ratio
49.93
PEG Ratio
1.82
Total Revenue (TTM)
$404.42M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$236.29M
EBITDA (TTM)
$97.20M
Year Range
$24.20 - $43.16
Target Price
$42.33
ROA (TTM)
4.87%
ROE (TTM)
12.96%

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Performance

IMAX Performance Chart

Imax Corp (IMAX) is up 5.5% since the beginning of the year. At $39 per share, IMAX is trading 9.7% below its 52-week high of $43. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of IMAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,819.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Imax Corp (IMAX) has returned 5.47% so far this year and 39.56% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, IMAX has returned 1.73% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.


Imax Corp

1D
-3.75%
1M
10.61%
YTD
5.47%
6M
16.67%
1Y
39.56%
3Y*
29.26%
5Y*
12.71%
10Y*
1.73%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
-0.74%
1M
4.90%
YTD
10.35%
6M
10.28%
1Y
26.52%
3Y*
20.83%
5Y*
12.30%
10Y*
13.66%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

IMAX Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 10, 1994, IMAX's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.89%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.1 years.

Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was May 2002 with a return of +90.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2000 at -71.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, IMAX closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 19, 2020 with a return of +59.3%, while the worst single day was Oct 12, 2000 at -70.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-5.55%22.69%-11.25%0.03%4.37%-1.76%5.47%
2025-8.01%8.70%2.93%-7.67%14.47%0.39%-7.76%10.74%14.67%-0.79%14.19%-0.38%44.37%
2024-6.99%22.62%-5.60%-0.99%2.69%2.01%25.82%0.43%-3.21%18.48%8.31%-2.74%70.44%
202315.96%8.47%4.01%9.23%-17.23%-2.02%8.36%3.91%0.99%-5.75%-12.41%-5.83%2.46%
2022-3.31%19.88%-8.46%-16.43%9.48%-2.48%-0.47%-6.72%-9.95%-9.84%32.68%-13.20%-17.83%
20214.88%9.37%-2.76%2.59%4.80%-0.51%-24.93%-2.66%20.81%-0.68%-12.52%8.19%-1.00%

Benchmark Metrics

Imax Corp has an annualized alpha of 14.53%, beta of 0.86, and R2 of 0.08 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 13, 1994.

  • This stock participated in 147.37% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 142.91% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R2 of 0.08 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
14.53%
Beta
0.86
0.08
Upside Capture
142.91%
Downside Capture
147.37%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

IMAX ranks 72 for risk / return — better than 72% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


IMAX Risk / Return Rank: 7272
Overall Rank
IMAX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7272
Sharpe Ratio Rank
IMAX Sortino Ratio Rank: 7171
Sortino Ratio Rank
IMAX Omega Ratio Rank: 6969
Omega Ratio Rank
IMAX Calmar Ratio Rank: 7373
Calmar Ratio Rank
IMAX Martin Ratio Rank: 7373
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Imax Corp (IMAX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.


IMAXBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

-1.22

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

-1.27

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.22

1.41

-0.19

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

1.75

2.93

-1.18

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

4.48

13.52

-9.04

Dividends

Dividend History


Imax Corp doesn't pay dividends

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Imax Corp. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Imax Corp was 98.20%, occurring on Sep 21, 2001. Recovery took 2415 trading sessions.

The current Imax Corp drawdown is 9.81%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Dot-com crash2000–2002
-98.20%Sep 2001
2y 8mo9y 7mo
12y 3moJan 1999 - Apr 2011
COVID crash2020
-83.43%Mar 2020
4y 9mo
10y 11moJun 2015 - now
2011 bear market2011
-63.58%Oct 2011
4mo 2d3y 6mo
3y 10moJun 2011 - Apr 2015
1995 bear market1995
-49.00%Feb 1995
7mo 25d5mo 10d
1y 1moJun 1994 - Jul 1995
1998 bear market1998
-41.14%Aug 1998
5mo 9d4mo 1d
9mo 10dMar 1998 - Dec 1998

Drawdown Indicators


IMAXBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-98.20%

-56.78%

-41.42%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-22.74%

-9.10%

-13.64%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-31.99%

-18.90%

-13.09%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-47.52%

-25.43%

-22.09%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-79.43%

-33.92%

-45.51%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-9.81%

-0.74%

-9.07%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-48.85%

-10.72%

-38.13%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

8.86%

1.97%

+6.89%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Imax Corp over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Imax Corp is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Entertainment industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for IMAX, comparing it with other companies in the Entertainment industry. Currently, IMAX has a P/E ratio of 49.9. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for IMAX compared to other companies in the Entertainment industry. IMAX currently has a PEG ratio of 1.8. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for IMAX relative to other companies in the Entertainment industry. Currently, IMAX has a P/S ratio of 5.4. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for IMAX in comparison with other companies in the Entertainment industry. Currently, IMAX has a P/B value of 6.6. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items
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