AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc (AMC) Stock Analysis — Fair Value, Risk & Moat Rating
NYQ · Communication Services · Entertainment
Is AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc a safe investment right now?
As of Aug 13, 2026, our estimated fair value (intrinsic value) for AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc (AMC) stock is $2.72, versus a market price of $2.50 — Watch — Analyst Anchor. Analyst Consensus (6 analysts) — EPS model not applicable at negative earnings.
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc's Altman Z-Score of -1.16 places it in the distress zone. Our fair value estimate is $2.72 (Watch — Analyst Anchor). Moat rating: 2.6/5 stars.
Could AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc go bankrupt? Altman Z-Score analysis
Z-Score of -1.16 falls below the 1.8 distress threshold, indicating significant financial stress.
- Below 1.8 — Distress Zone (high bankruptcy risk)
- 1.8 to 3.0 — Gray Zone (elevated uncertainty)
- Above 3.0 — Safe Zone (financially healthy)
What drives AMC's Z-Score?
| Component | Formula | Value | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A · Working Capital / Total Assets | WC / TA | -0.1299 | 1.2 | -0.16 |
| B · Retained Earnings / Total Assets | RE / TA | -1.1199 | 1.4 | -1.57 |
| C · EBIT / Total Assets | EBIT / TA | -0.0122 | 3.3 | -0.04 |
| D · Market Cap / Total Liabilities | MCap / TL | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| E · Revenue / Total Assets | Rev / TA | 0.6048 | 1.0 | 0.6 |
How has AMC's financial health changed over time?
| Year | Z-Score | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -1.05 | Distress |
| 2023 | -0.76 | Distress |
| 2024 | -0.93 | Distress |
| 2025 | -1.16 | Distress |
Source: Calculated from AMC's latest 10-K filing on SEC EDGAR.
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc Fair Value & Intrinsic Value — What Is It Actually Worth?
How we calculated this
| Input | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Predicted EPS (α) | $0.00 | Proprietary blend of reported actuals + analyst consensus, weighted by α |
| Trailing P/E | 0.0x | Current market pricing |
| Fair P/E (β discount) | 0.0x | Trailing PE adjusted by value discount factor β, hard-capped |
| Earnings Trend (γ) | N/A | Directional signal: predicted vs trailing EPS |
Wall Street Reference: Analyst consensus target price is $2.72 (6 analysts). This is shown for reference only and is not used in our valuation model.
Source: Earnings data from SEC EDGAR filings. Market data via Yahoo Finance.
Does AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc have a durable competitive advantage?
Moat rating: 2.6/5.
What makes up AMC's moat score?
ROIC Stability
ROIC variability over the past decade. Score: 2/5.
Gross Margin Trend
Gross margin trajectory over the past decade. Score: 3/5.
Switching Costs
Estimated customer lock-in based on margin level. Score: 3/5.
How stable is AMC's return on invested capital?
| Year | ROIC | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -23.5% | — |
| 2023 | 0.7% | Rising |
| 2024 | 4.0% | Rising |
| 2025 | -4.6% | Declining |
Source: ROIC calculated from SEC EDGAR filings.
Is AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc's dividend safe?
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc's key financial metrics
| Metric | Latest | 1Y Ago | 3Y Ago | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.8B | $4.6B | $3.9B | Rising |
| Net Income | −$0.6B | −$0.4B | −$1.0B | Rising |
| Free Cash Flow | −$0.4B | −$0.3B | −$0.8B | Rising |
| Gross Margin | 67.0% | 66.7% | 67.3% | Stable |
Recent events that affect our AMC analysis
AMC earnings report scheduled
Upcoming report. Consensus EPS estimate: $-0.06. Revenue estimate: $1.40B. Our current Fair Value: $2.72 — a significant beat or miss could shift this estimate.
AMC analyst consensus: 29% bullish (2 of 7 analysts)
0 Strong Buy, 2 Buy, 4 Hold, 1 Sell, 0 Strong Sell. Consensus target: $2.72 (8.8% upside). Compare with our independent Fair Value: $2.72.
AMC filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC beat EPS estimates by 366.7%
Reported EPS: $0.14 vs estimate $0.03. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $2.72 (8.8% above current price).
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC missed EPS estimates by 6.9%
Reported EPS: $-0.36 vs estimate $-0.34. Our Fair Value of $2.72 may face downward pressure if the trend continues.
AMC filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC beat EPS estimates by 28.0%
Reported EPS: $-0.18 vs estimate $-0.25. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $2.72 (8.8% above current price).
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC filed annual report (10-K)
Annual filing with full-year financials. Our Altman Z-Score, Moat, and Fair Value models are derived from this data. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC met EPS estimates
Reported EPS: $-0.21 vs estimate $-0.21.
AMC filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC earnings report scheduled
Upcoming report. Consensus EPS estimate: $-0.06. Revenue estimate: $1.40B. Our current Fair Value: $2.72 — a significant beat or miss could shift this estimate.
AMC filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC beat EPS estimates by 4.4%
Reported EPS: $-0.58 vs estimate $-0.61. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $2.72 (8.8% above current price).
AMC filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC filed annual report (10-K)
Annual filing with full-year financials. Our Altman Z-Score, Moat, and Fair Value models are derived from this data. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC missed EPS estimates by 10.2%
Reported EPS: $-0.18 vs estimate $-0.16. Our Fair Value of $2.72 may face downward pressure if the trend continues.
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
AMC filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
Common questions about AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc
What is AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc stock price today?
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc (AMC) stock price is $2.50 as of the latest market close, traded on the NYSE exchange.
What does AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc do?
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. engages in the theatrical exhibition business in the United States and internationally. It owns, operates, or has interests in theatres.
What sector and industry is AMC in?
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically within the Entertainment industry. It trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol AMC.
Is AMC stock overvalued or undervalued?
Based on our valuation model, AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc trades 8.1% below our fair value estimate — potentially undervalued.
- FairValueLabs Fair Value: $2.72
- Current Price: $2.50
- Valuation Zone: Watch — Analyst Anchor
What is AMC stock forecast and analyst target price?
Based on 6 Wall Street analysts, the consensus price target for AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc is $2.72, implying upside of 8.8% from the current price.
- Analyst High Target: $4.00
- Analyst Low Target: $1.80
Note: Analyst targets are shown for reference and are not used in our valuation model.
Is AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc revenue and earnings growing?
Here are the analyst consensus growth estimates for AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc:
- Revenue growth (current year est.): 13.4%
- EPS growth (current year est.): 81.2%
- Revenue growth (next year est.): 4.5%
- EPS growth (next year est.): 30.6%
What are AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc's key financial metrics?
| Metric | Latest | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.8B | Rising |
| Net Income | −$0.6B | Rising |
| Free Cash Flow | −$0.4B | Rising |
| Gross Margin | 67.0% | Stable |
What is AMC's P/E ratio?
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings:
- Forward P/E (next 12 months est.): -20.0x
How volatile is AMC stock?
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc has a beta of 2.22, meaning it is significantly more volatile than the broader market. A beta above 1.0 indicates higher price swings relative to the S&P 500, while below 1.0 suggests more stability.
How much cash and debt does AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc have?
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc's balance sheet shows:
- Total Cash: $778.4M
- Total Debt: $7.72B
- Net Cash Position: $-6.94B
A positive net cash position means the company holds more cash than debt, reducing financial risk.
What is AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc's free cash flow?
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc generated $142.6M in trailing twelve-month free cash flow (from $218.7M in operating cash flow). Free cash flow represents the cash available for dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction after all capital expenditures.
Does AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc pay a dividend?
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc does not currently pay a regular dividend to shareholders. The company may be reinvesting all profits back into growth, or it may have suspended its dividend.
Is AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc at risk of going bankrupt?
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc's Altman Z-Score is -1.16, placing it in the distress zone (below 1.8) — elevated bankruptcy risk. The Z-Score uses five balance sheet ratios to predict bankruptcy probability within two years.
Does AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc have a durable competitive advantage?
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc scores 2.6/5 stars (Narrow moat · eroding) in our moat analysis:
- ROIC Stability: 2/5
- Gross Margin Trend: 3/5
- Switching Costs: 3/5
A score above 3.5 suggests meaningful pricing power and a defensible market position.
How do I buy AMC stock?
AMC shares can be purchased through any brokerage account that provides access to the NYSE. Common steps:
- Open an account with a broker (e.g., Fidelity, Schwab, Interactive Brokers)
- Search for ticker symbol AMC
- Place a market or limit order for your desired number of shares
This is not investment advice. Always do your own research before buying any stock.
Is AMC a value stock or speculative?
FairValueLabs classifies AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc as Pure Speculation. It lacks the financial stability or valuation margin typically required for value investing. This stock is considered high risk.
Who is the CEO of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc?
The current CEO of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc is Mr. Adam M. Aron.
What is AMC's earnings per share (EPS)?
Earnings per share measures the company's profit allocated to each outstanding share:
- Trailing EPS (last 12 months): $-1.06
- Forward EPS (next 12 months est.): $-0.12
- Analyst consensus EPS (this year): $-0.18
- Analyst consensus EPS (next year): $-0.12
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All valuations, scores, ratings, and classifications on this page are produced by the FairValueLabs internal valuation system. They do not represent actual market value, guaranteed outcomes, or professional investment advice. These are analytical estimates for educational and research purposes only.
This is not financial advice. All data is sourced from SEC EDGAR public filings. Always consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Last updated: Aug 13, 2026. Data sources: SEC EDGAR (financial statements), Yahoo Finance (market data, analyst consensus). Data may not reflect the most recent quarter.
AMC analysis methodology: How we calculate fair value, Z-Scores, and moat ratings