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IMAX China Holding Inc

Entertainment ProductionVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+35Sentiment+30Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion97AI synthesis40Observations3

IMAX China maintains a strong liquidity position with $129.86 million in cash and equivalents, representing 34.26% of total assets [doc:HA-latest]. The company's liquidity FPT (free cash flow to total liabilities) is robust, with $50.45 million in free cash flow against $61.90 million in total liabilities, indicating a liquidity buffer of 81.45%. The current ratio of 6.39 further supports its ability to meet short-term obligations without reliance on external financing [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 11.92% and a return on assets (ROA) of 9.97%, both exceeding the median for the Entertainment Production industry. The gross margin of 65.28% (calculated as $66.81 million gross profit / $102.34 million revenue) is also above the industry median, reflecting strong pricing power in its core technology and content solutions [doc:HA-latest]. The company operates through two segments: Content Solutions and Technology Products and Services. Revenue concentration data is not explicitly provided, but the business is primarily focused on the Chinese market. The Technology Products and Services segment likely accounts for a significant portion of revenue, given the capital-intensive nature of IMAX theater system sales and maintenance [doc:HA-latest]. Growth trajectory is positive, with a 12-month forward revenue outlook indicating a 12.3% increase. This aligns with the company's strategy to expand its footprint in China, where demand for premium cinema experiences remains strong. Historical revenue growth has been supported by the rollout of new IMAX theaters and the digital remastering of films for the IMAX network [doc:HA-latest]. Risk assessment indicates low liquidity and dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. The company has no long-term debt and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0, suggesting a conservative capital structure. Dilution potential is also low, with basic and diluted shares outstanding being equal at 339.89 million [doc:HA-latest]. Recent events include the continued expansion of the IMAX network in China, supported by partnerships with local cinema operators. The company has also focused on enhancing its digital remastering capabilities to meet growing demand for high-quality content. No material regulatory or geopolitical risks were identified in the latest filings [doc:HA-latest].

Profile
CompanyIMAX China Holding Inc
Ticker1970.HK
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessCyclical Consumer Services
Industry groupCyclical Consumer Services
IndustryEntertainment Production
AI analysis

Business. IMAX China Holding Inc designs and sells IMAX theater systems and provides content enhancement and distribution services, primarily operating in the Chinese market [doc:HA-latest].

Classification. IMAX China is classified under Consumer Cyclicals > Cyclical Consumer Services > Entertainment Production with 92% confidence based on verified market data.

IMAX China maintains a strong liquidity position with $129.86 million in cash and equivalents, representing 34.26% of total assets [doc:HA-latest]. The company's liquidity FPT (free cash flow to total liabilities) is robust, with $50.45 million in free cash flow against $61.90 million in total liabilities, indicating a liquidity buffer of 81.45%. The current ratio of 6.39 further supports its ability to meet short-term obligations without reliance on external financing [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 11.92% and a return on assets (ROA) of 9.97%, both exceeding the median for the Entertainment Production industry. The gross margin of 65.28% (calculated as $66.81 million gross profit / $102.34 million revenue) is also above the industry median, reflecting strong pricing power in its core technology and content solutions [doc:HA-latest]. The company operates through two segments: Content Solutions and Technology Products and Services. Revenue concentration data is not explicitly provided, but the business is primarily focused on the Chinese market. The Technology Products and Services segment likely accounts for a significant portion of revenue, given the capital-intensive nature of IMAX theater system sales and maintenance [doc:HA-latest]. Growth trajectory is positive, with a 12-month forward revenue outlook indicating a 12.3% increase. This aligns with the company's strategy to expand its footprint in China, where demand for premium cinema experiences remains strong. Historical revenue growth has been supported by the rollout of new IMAX theaters and the digital remastering of films for the IMAX network [doc:HA-latest]. Risk assessment indicates low liquidity and dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. The company has no long-term debt and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0, suggesting a conservative capital structure. Dilution potential is also low, with basic and diluted shares outstanding being equal at 339.89 million [doc:HA-latest]. Recent events include the continued expansion of the IMAX network in China, supported by partnerships with local cinema operators. The company has also focused on enhancing its digital remastering capabilities to meet growing demand for high-quality content. No material regulatory or geopolitical risks were identified in the latest filings [doc:HA-latest].
Key takeaways
  • IMAX China has a strong liquidity position with $129.86 million in cash and a current ratio of 6.39.
  • The company's ROE of 11.92% and ROA of 9.97% exceed industry medians, indicating strong profitability.
  • The business is concentrated in the Chinese market, with a focus on technology products and content solutions.
  • Revenue is expected to grow by 12.3% in the next fiscal year, driven by expansion in China.
  • Low liquidity and dilution risk, with no long-term debt and equal basic and diluted shares outstanding.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyUSD
Revenue$102.3M
Gross profit$66.8M
Operating income$47.2M
Net income$37.7M
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Operating cash flow$57.9M
CapEx-$170.0k
Free cash flow$50.4M
Total assets$377.9M
Total liabilities$61.9M
Total equity$316.0M
Cash & equivalents$129.9M
Long-term debt$1.1M
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Valuation
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Enterprise value
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EV/Revenue
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P/Tangible book
Tangible book$316.0M
Net cash$128.8M
Current ratio6.4
Debt/Equity0.0
ROA10.0%
ROE11.9%
Cash conversion1.5%
CapEx/Revenue-0.2%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskLow
  • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Entertainment Production · cohort 1 companies
Metric1970Activity
Op margin46.1%11.3% medp25 8.1% · p75 14.5%top quartile
Net margin36.8%3.0% medp25 2.5% · p75 3.6%top quartile
Gross margin65.3%33.2% medp25 16.4% · p75 61.2%top quartile
CapEx / revenue-0.2%4.2% medp25 4.2% · p75 4.2%bottom quartile
Debt / equity0.0%1454.2% medp25 776.9% · p75 2131.5%bottom quartile
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