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Imax Corp (IMAX)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US45245E1091
CUSIP
45245E109
IPO Date
Jun 9, 1994

Highlights

Market Cap
$2.11B
Enterprise Value
$2.45B
EPS (TTM)
$1.46
PE Ratio
25.99
PEG Ratio
0.95
Total Revenue (TTM)
$409.71M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$246.19M
EBITDA (TTM)
$84.23M
Year Range
$20.48 - $43.16
Target Price
$42.33
ROA (TTM)
9.07%
ROE (TTM)
23.99%

Share Price Chart


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Imax Corp

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Imax Corp, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Imax Corp (IMAX) has returned 2.84% so far this year and 44.25% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, IMAX has returned 2.07% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Imax Corp

1D
1.20%
1M
-11.25%
YTD
2.84%
6M
16.06%
1Y
44.25%
3Y*
25.61%
5Y*
12.63%
10Y*
2.07%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 10, 1994, IMAX's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.90%. At this rate, your 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%2.84%
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 14.89%, 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 147.12% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 145.51% 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
14.89%
Beta
0.86
0.08
Upside Capture
145.51%
Downside Capture
147.12%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

IMAX ranks 77 for risk / return — better than 77% 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: 7777
Overall Rank
IMAX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7878
Sharpe Ratio Rank
IMAX Sortino Ratio Rank: 7575
Sortino Ratio Rank
IMAX Omega Ratio Rank: 7373
Omega Ratio Rank
IMAX Calmar Ratio Rank: 8080
Calmar Ratio Rank
IMAX Martin Ratio Rank: 8080
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 a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


IMAXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.21

0.90

+0.32

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.88

1.39

+0.49

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.24

1.21

+0.03

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.35

1.40

+0.95

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

6.14

6.61

-0.46

Explore IMAX risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

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 12.05%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-98.2%Jan 22, 1999670Sep 21, 20012415Apr 26, 20113085
-83.43%Jun 22, 20151193Mar 17, 2020
-63.58%Jun 3, 201185Oct 3, 2011892Apr 22, 2015977
-49%Jun 13, 1994165Feb 3, 1995110Jul 13, 1995275
-41.14%Mar 25, 1998111Aug 31, 199884Dec 30, 1998195

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.


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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 26.0. 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 0.9. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

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 5.1. 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 6.2. 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