- ISIN
- US45245E1091
- CUSIP
- 45245E109
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Entertainment
- IPO Date
- Jun 9, 1994
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $2.62B
- Enterprise Value
- $2.79B
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.73
- PE Ratio
- 65.70
- PEG Ratio
- 2.39
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $416.08M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $246.08M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $118.26M
- Year Range
- $24.20 - $48.74
- Target Price
- $47.83
- ROA (TTM)
- 4.46%
- ROE (TTM)
- 11.50%
- Avg. Volume (1M)
- 2M
- Avg. Volume Value (1M)
- $65.64M
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Performance
IMAX Performance Chart
Imax Corp (IMAX) is up 29.4% since the beginning of the year. At $48 per share, IMAX is trading just below its 52-week high of $49. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of IMAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,964.
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Returns By Period
Imax Corp (IMAX) has returned 29.44% so far this year and 89.84% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, IMAX has returned 3.86% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.26% annually.
Imax Corp
- 1D
- 0.50%
- 1M
- 19.96%
- 6M
- 37.04%
- YTD
- 29.44%
- 1Y
- 89.84%
- 3Y*
- 37.51%
- 5Y*
- 24.27%
- 10Y*
- 3.86%
- ALL TIME*
- 6.28%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
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 +1.94%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.0 years.
Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% 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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -5.55% | 22.69% | -11.25% | 0.03% | 4.37% | 0.45% | 20.02% | 29.44% | |||||
| 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% |
| 2023 | 15.96% | 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% |
| 2021 | 4.88% | 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 15.20%, beta of 0.86, and R2 of 0.08 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 10, 1994.
- This stock participated in 145.52% 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
- 15.20%
- Beta
- 0.86
- R²
- 0.08
- Upside Capture
- 142.91%
- Downside Capture
- 145.52%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
IMAX ranks 92 for risk / return — above 92% of stocks peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is among the stronger results in the peer group.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Imax Corp (IMAX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| IMAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.66 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.12 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.25 | +0.13 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.78 | 2.00 | +1.78 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.82 | 8.49 | +1.33 |
Dividends
Dividend History
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 1.69%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-98.20%Sep 2001 | 2y 8mo | 9y 7mo | 12y 3moJan 1999 - Apr 2011 | Dot-com crash2000–2002 |
-83.43%Mar 2020 | 4y 9mo | 6y 3mo | 10y 12moJun 2015 - Jun 2026 | COVID crash2020 |
-63.58%Oct 2011 | 4mo 2d | 3y 6mo | 3y 10moJun 2011 - Apr 2015 | — |
-50.89%Feb 1995 | 7mo 28d | 5mo 11d | 1y 1moJun 1994 - Jul 1995 | — |
-41.14%Aug 1998 | 5mo 9d | 4mo 1d | 9mo 10dMar 1998 - Dec 1998 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| IMAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest 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 | -44.21% | -25.43% | -18.78% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -79.43% | -33.92% | -45.51% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.69% | -1.58% | -0.11% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -48.73% | -10.70% | -38.03% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 8.75% | 2.14% | +6.61% |
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.
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 65.7. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
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 2.4. 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 6.5. 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 7.6. 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.
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