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Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
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Rank
#4127
Positioning
Market Dominance
Services
Entertainment
$1.5B
Adam M. Aron
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the theatrical exhibition business. The company owns, operates, or has interests in theatres in the United States and Europe. As of March 1, 2022, it operated approximately 950 theatres and 10,600 screens.
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = AMC ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$YALA Yalla Group Ltd | 75 | 89 | 99 | 80 | - | - | 21.3% | 18.6% | 64.5% | 35.7% | 39.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $644M | VS | |
$GRVY GRAVITY Co., Ltd. | 75 | 82 | 96 | 71 | - | - | 15.4% | 12.6% | 38.7% | 17.1% | 17.0% | -39.7% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $439M | VS | |
$ISSC INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS & SUPPORT INC | 73 | 81 | 88 | 94 | 25.0x | 14.1x | 28.1% | 16.8% | 48.1% | 23.8% | 18.5% | 78.6% | 0.0% | 37.0x | $220M | VS | |
$AER AerCap Holdings N.V. | 72 | 60 | 87 | 84 | - | - | 12.4% | 2.9% | 100.0% | 28.2% | 26.2% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 264.0x | $19.4B | VS | |
$HCSG HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP INC | 72 | 74 | 88 | 88 | 7.1x | 6.1x | 28.9% | 20.8% | 20.8% | 9.9% | 9.3% | 8.5% | 0.0% | 1.0x | $1.2B | VS | |
$LQDT LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC | 72 | 90 | 88 | 68 | 24.9x | 14.3x | 14.6% | 7.8% | 43.8% | 7.4% | 5.9% | 31.2% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $857M | VS | |
$TRTNpA Triton International Ltd | 71 | 70 | 89 | 70 | - | 1.7x | 18.0% | 4.6% | 97.3% | 52.2% | 32.7% | -3.4% | 0.0% | 271.0x | $8.0B | VS | |
$EDU New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. | 71 | 83 | 52 | 77 | - | - | 9.4% | 4.9% | 55.5% | 8.7% | 7.7% | 13.6% | 1.3% | 7.0x | $78.0B | VS | |
$NTES NetEase, Inc. | 71 | 88 | 93 | 68 | - | - | 22.1% | 15.6% | 62.5% | 28.1% | 28.7% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 9.0x | $56.6B | VS | |
$UTI UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE INC | 70 | 86 | 86 | 72 | 43.2x | 16.0x | 21.4% | 8.0% | 100.0% | 10.0% | 7.5% | 14.1% | 0.0% | 27.0x | $1.8B | VS | |
$AMC AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC. | 35 | 43 | 43 | 12 | - | 11.4x | 13.3% | -6.6% | 66.0% | -0.6% | -12.1% | 26.2% | 0.0% | - | $1.5B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 23.7x | 11.7x | 5.3% | 1.9% | 59.6% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 7.8% | 0.0% | 0.3x | - | REF |
AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC. (AMC) receives a "Avoid" rating with a composite score of 34.9/100. It ranks #4127 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 1-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Adam M. Aron
Chief Executive Officer
Labor Force
33,700
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Audit Verdict: Lower quality and stability scores may indicate governance concerns.
No recent insider transactions available for AMC
Lagging peers — losers tend to keep underperforming
Fair valuation relative to peers
Average quality profile
Average volatility — neutral timing signal
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Below-average composite — caution warranted
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Relative valuation derived from Services sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
No analyst ratings for AMC.
View All RatingsMaterial decline in asset turnover efficiency detected
High margin volatility — erratic forensic earnings quality
| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 43 | 40 | +3NEUTRAL |
| MOMENTUM | 12 | 7 | +5NEUTRAL |
| VALUATION | 43 | 42 | +1NEUTRAL |
| INVESTMENT | 33 | 46 | -13DRAG |
| STABILITY | 49 | 51 | -2NEUTRAL |
| SHORT INT | 46 | 43 | +3NEUTRAL |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC 0.8% vs WACC 3.3% (spread -2.5%)
GM 66% vs sector 60%, OM -1% vs sector 4%
Capital turnover 0.36x
Rev growth 26%, 10yr history
Interest coverage 0.3x, Net debt/EBITDA 101.8x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
Core business profitability
Bottom-line profitability
The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
Our quantitative model flags AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC. with an Avoid rating, assigning a composite score of 34.9/100 and 1 out of 5 stars. Ranked #4127 of 7,333 stocks, AMC falls in the bottom tier across key factors. Historically, stocks with this profile have faced elevated risk of underperformance and capital loss.
AMC's quality score of 43/100 is below average, suggesting challenges with profitability or capital efficiency. The company reports a return on equity of 13.3% (sector avg: 5.3%), gross margins of 66.0% (sector avg: 59.6%), net margins of -12.1% (sector avg: 2.3%). Investors should examine whether management is actively addressing these weaknesses or if they reflect structural industry headwinds.
With a value score of 43/100, AMC appears somewhat expensive relative to its fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include an EV/EBITDA of 11.36x. Investors paying a premium here are likely betting on above-average growth or margin expansion to justify current prices.
AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.'s investment score of 33/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 26.2% vs. a sector average of 7.8% and a return on assets of -6.6% (sector: 1.9%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC. is experiencing notably weak momentum with a score of just 12/100. The stock has underperformed its peers and is trending below major moving averages. Revenue growth stands at 26.2% year-over-year, while a beta of 0.94 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. While deep momentum weakness can occasionally present value opportunities, it often reflects deteriorating fundamentals or structural headwinds that may persist.
With a stability score of 49/100, AMC exhibits average financial resilience. Key stability metrics include a beta of 0.94. While the balance sheet is not a major concern, the stock is subject to typical market volatility and may experience sharper drawdowns during risk-off episodes.
The short interest score of 46/100 for AMC suggests somewhat elevated bearish positioning by institutional traders. Specific risk factors include small-cap liquidity risk. With a $1.5B market cap (small-cap), AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC. may experience above-average volatility. Investors should consider whether the short thesis has merit or if it creates a potential short-squeeze opportunity.
AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC. is a small-cap company in the Services sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #4127 of 7,333 overall (44th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 13.3% exceeding the 5.3% sector median and operating margins of -0.6% below the 3.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Services peers.
While AMC currently exhibits a AVOID profile, superior opportunities exist within the SERVICES sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Improvement in Momentum (12) would have the largest impact on the composite score.
EV/EBITDA IN LINE WITH SECTOR BENCHMARKS
ROE 150% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Gross Margin 11% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
AUDIT DATA AS OF SEP 30, 2025 (Q2 FY2025)
We rate AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC. (AMC) as Avoid with a composite score of 34.9/100 at a current price of $1.19. The stock falls in the bottom quintile of our universe across key quantitative factors, and the multi-factor weakness suggests a high probability of continued underperformance.
The rating is primarily driven by strength in stability (49th percentile) and value (43th percentile), which together account for the majority of the composite score. Offsetting weakness in momentum (12th percentile) and investment (33th percentile) tempers our overall conviction. We assign a No Moat rating (29/100), High uncertainty, and Poor capital allocation.
Key items to watch: momentum to confirm whether the current price trend has legs; sustainability of the current growth rate; the path to profitability. Any material change in these dynamics could warrant a reassessment of our rating. The moat trend is stable, which suggests the competitive landscape is stable for now.
AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC. holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Services sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 34.9/100 places it at rank #4127 in our full 7,333-stock universe. At $1.5B in market capitalization, AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC. is a small-cap player in the Services space, which limits certain scale advantages but may allow for more agile strategic execution.
Revenue is growing at 26%, though momentum at the 12th percentile suggests the market has not yet fully recognized this trajectory. This potential disconnect between fundamental improvement and market recognition could represent an opportunity for patient investors if the growth trend persists.
The margin cascade tells an important story: gross margins of 66% (+6.4pp vs sector) narrow to operating margins of -1% (-4.1pp vs sector) and net margins of -12.1%, yielding a gross-to-net conversion rate of -18%. The significant margin erosion from gross to net suggests elevated operating expenses, high interest costs, or other structural drags that warrant monitoring.
At a current price of $1.19, AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC. is trading near fair value based on current fundamentals. Our value factor score of 43/100 reflects a composite assessment across multiple valuation metrics including price-to-earnings, price-to-book, EV/EBITDA, and price-to-sales ratios relative to both sector peers and the broader market. Valuation metrics are mixed, with no strong signal of mispricing in either direction.
The stock currently trades at EV/EBITDA of 11.4x (near the sector median), P/S of 0.1x. We evaluate these multiples in the context of both absolute levels and sector-relative positioning to form our valuation view.
Gross margins of 66% signal strong pricing power and brand/IP advantages — businesses with margins above 40% have historically demonstrated more resilient earnings through economic cycles.
Revenue growth of 26% confirms the business is expanding its addressable market — growth at this level typically supports multiple expansion and attracts institutional capital.
The Avoid rating (composite 34.9/100) reflects multi-factor weakness, and historically, stocks in this scoring range have underperformed the market by a meaningful margin.
Thin net margins of -12.1% provide limited cushion against cost pressures, competitive pricing, or macroeconomic headwinds — even small changes in costs could swing the company to a loss.
Weak momentum (12th percentile) suggests institutional selling pressure and unfavorable technical dynamics that may persist.
We assign a High uncertainty rating to AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.. Key risk factors include current negative profitability (net margin -12.1%). The wide range of potential outcomes widens our fair value estimate and increases the possibility of permanent capital impairment. Investors considering this name should size positions accordingly and demand a meaningful margin of safety before initiating.
Specific risk factors that inform our assessment include: current negative profitability (net margin -12.1%). Each of these factors independently widens the distribution of potential outcomes, and in combination they create a risk profile that demands careful position sizing. The stability factor at the 49th percentile and quality factor at the 43th percentile provide a quantitative summary of the overall risk landscape.
Key risk mitigants include: healthy gross margins of 66% provide a buffer against cost pressures. These factors partially offset the identified risks and provide downside protection in adverse scenarios. On balance, the risk-reward profile warrants caution and disciplined position management.
We rate AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.'s capital allocation as Poor. Key concerns include negative profitability, weak asset returns (ROA -6.6%). Exemplary capital allocators generate ROE above 20% and maintain conservative leverage — AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC. significantly underperforms these benchmarks, raising questions about management's ability to create shareholder value.
Investors should scrutinize management's reinvestment decisions and balance sheet trajectory before committing capital. Poor capital allocation often compounds over time: overlevered balance sheets limit strategic flexibility, while low returns on capital destroy shareholder value. We would need to see sustained improvement in profitability metrics and balance sheet discipline before considering an upgrade.
In summary, AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC. receives a Avoid rating with a composite score of 34.9/100 (rank #4127 of 7,333). Our quantitative framework assigns a No Moat (29/100, trend: stable), High uncertainty, and Poor capital allocation. The average factor score across quality, value, momentum, stability, and investment is 36/100.
Our analysis does not support a constructive view on AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC. at this time. The combination of limited competitive advantages, high uncertainty, and poor capital allocation suggests unfavorable risk-reward at current levels. We recommend investors avoid new positions and existing holders consider reducing exposure.
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We do not assign AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC. a meaningful economic moat, scoring 29/100 on our composite assessment. The ROIC-WACC spread of -2.5% is the primary signal of economic value creation. Current fundamentals do not demonstrate the kind of durable competitive advantages — such as superior returns on invested capital, margin superiority, or reinvestment efficiency — that would protect the company from competitive erosion over the long term. The highest-scoring pillar, margin superiority, reached only 12.7/20.
The strongest moat sources are margin superiority (12.7/20) and growth durability (10.9/20). GM 66% vs sector 60%, OM -1% vs sector 4%. Rev growth 26%, 10yr history. These pillars form the core of AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.'s competitive identity and are the primary drivers of excess returns in our framework.
Areas of relative weakness include reinvestment efficiency (0/20) and economic value creation (1.8/20). Capital turnover 0.36x. Improvement in these areas could meaningfully widen the moat over time, while deterioration would be an early warning of competitive erosion.
Our moat trend assessment is Stable. Multi-year ROIC and operating margin trajectories show neither meaningful improvement nor deterioration, suggesting the competitive position is steady. We expect AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.'s moat profile to remain largely unchanged absent a material shift in return on capital or industry dynamics.
Key profit drivers include gross margins of 66% providing a solid profitability foundation, robust top-line growth of 26% expanding the revenue base. The margin cascade from 66% gross to -1% operating to -12.1% net reveals the company's cost structure and reinvestment intensity. Our analysis indicates that profit quality is adequate though not exceptional, with the quality factor at the 43th percentile.
The margin profile shows gross margins of 66%, operating margins of -1%, net margins of -12.1%. Return metrics include ROE of 13.3% and ROA of -6.6%. Relative to the Services sector, gross margins are 6.4 percentage points above the sector median of 60%, and ROE of 13.3% compares to a sector median of 5.3%.
The balance sheet reflects revenue growth of 26%. Overall balance sheet health is adequate for the current business environment.
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