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?
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.'s Altman Z-Score of -1.1 places it in the distress zone. Fair value estimate is not available for this stock. Moat rating: 2.6/5 stars.
Could AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. go bankrupt? Altman Z-Score analysis
Z-Score of -1.1 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 | 0.1005 | 0.6 | 0.06 |
| 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 | -1.0 | Distress |
| 2023 | -0.7 | Distress |
| 2024 | -0.87 | Distress |
| 2025 | -1.1 | Distress |
Source: Calculated from AMC's latest 10-K filing on SEC EDGAR.
What is AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. actually worth?
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: $-0.38. Revenue estimate: $957.3M.
AMC analyst consensus: 14% bullish (1 of 7 analysts)
0 Strong Buy, 1 Buy, 5 Hold, 1 Sell, 0 Strong Sell. Consensus target: $1.82 (6.4% upside).
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.
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: $-0.38. Revenue estimate: $957.3M.
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.
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.
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 $1.71 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 is AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. market cap?
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. has a market capitalization of $996.6M, classifying it as a small-cap stock in the Communication Services sector.
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?
We do not have sufficient earnings data to produce a reliable fair value estimate for AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. at this time. Stocks without stable earnings history are difficult to value using traditional models.
What is AMC stock forecast and analyst target price?
Based on 5 Wall Street analysts, the consensus price target for AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. is $1.82, implying upside of 6.4% from the current price.
- Analyst High Target: $3.00
- Analyst Low Target: $1.10
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.): 10.6%
- EPS growth (current year est.): 43.2%
- Revenue growth (next year est.): 5.3%
- EPS growth (next year est.): 34.9%
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.): -4.8x
How volatile is AMC stock?
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. has a beta of 2.01, 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: $428.5M
- Total Debt: $8.14B
- Net Cash Position: $-7.71B
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 $-114.8M in trailing twelve-month free cash flow (from $-119.8M 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 -1.10, 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): $-1.34
- Forward EPS (next 12 months est.): $-0.35
- Analyst consensus EPS (this year): $-0.55
- Analyst consensus EPS (next year): $-0.35
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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: Apr 22, 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