IMAX Imax PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current P/E ratio for Imax stock as of Apr 23, 2025 is 49.18. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $0.49 and the stock price of $24.1 per share. The PE ratio has increased by 13% from its last 4 quarters average of 43.6.
IMAX PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Imax for the last ten years is 90.69. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 49.18 is 46% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, IMAX's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2017 quarter at 578.75, when the price was $23.15 and the EPS was $0.04. The lowest point was recorded in the Dec 2019 quarter, when it reached 26.88 with a price of $20.43 and an EPS of $0.76.
Imax PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 692.59% in 2017
Maximum annual decrease: -90.97% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52.24 | 63.45% | $25.6 | $0.49 |
| 2023 | 31.96 | N/A | $15.02 | $0.47 |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A | $14.66 | -$0.4 |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A | $17.84 | -$0.38 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | $18.02 | -$2.43 |
| 2019 | 26.88 | -48.56% | $20.43 | $0.76 |
| 2018 | 52.25 | -90.97% | $18.81 | $0.36 |
| 2017 | 578.75 | 692.59% | $23.15 | $0.04 |
| 2016 | 73.02 | 62.3% | $31.4 | $0.43 |
| 2015 | 44.99 | -15.56% | $35.54 | $0.79 |
| 2014 | 53.28 | 19.27% | $30.9 | $0.58 |
| 2013 | 44.67 | 25.2% | $29.48 | $0.66 |
| 2012 | 35.68 | -53.29% | $22.48 | $0.63 |
| 2011 | 76.38 | 332.75% | $18.33 | $0.24 |
| 2010 | 17.65 | -86.74% | $28.07 | $1.59 |
Imax PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 52.24 | 12.08% | $25.6 | $0.49 |
| Sep 2024 | 46.61 | 11.16% | $20.51 | $0.44 |
| Jun 2024 | 41.93 | 24.46% | $16.77 | $0.4 |
| Mar 2024 | 33.69 | 5.41% | $16.17 | $0.48 |
| Dec 2023 | 31.96 | -23.9% | $15.02 | $0.47 |
| Sep 2023 | 42 | -80.22% | $19.32 | $0.46 |
| Jun 2023 | 212.38 | N/A | $16.99 | $0.08 |
| Mar 2023 | N/A | N/A | $19.18 | -$0.12 |
| Dec 2022 | N/A | N/A | $14.66 | -$0.4 |
| Sep 2022 | N/A | N/A | $14.12 | -$0.27 |
| Jun 2022 | N/A | N/A | $16.89 | -$0.25 |
| Mar 2022 | N/A | N/A | $18.93 | -$0.36 |
| Dec 2021 | N/A | N/A | $17.84 | -$0.38 |
| Sep 2021 | N/A | N/A | $18.98 | -$0.92 |
| Jun 2021 | N/A | N/A | $21.5 | -$1.58 |
IMAX average PE ratio chart
IMAX's current PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
IMAX PE vs peers
When compared to its peer stocks DIS and DLB, IMAX's PE ratio is higher.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| SSTK Shutterstock Inc | 15.85 | $564.23M |
| DLB Dolby Laboratories Inc | 26.93 | $7.11B |
| DIS Walt Disney Co | 28.25 | $157.8B |
| IMAX Imax Corp | 49.18 | $1.28B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Imax's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for IMAX stock as of Apr 23, 2025, stands at 49.18.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Imax (IMAX)?
As an average over the last 3 years, IMAX stock has a PE ratio of 65.83.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Imax (IMAX)?
As an average over the last 5 years, IMAX stock has a PE ratio of 65.83.
What is the highest PE ratio for IMAX?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 578.75 and it was in the Dec 2017 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for IMAX compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of IMAX is 46% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is IMAX's PE ratio calculated (Imax PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months earnings per share(EPS). As of today (Apr 23, 2025), Imax's share price is $24.1. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $0.49. Therefore, Imax's price to earnings ratio for today is 49.18. PE RATIO(49.18) = STOCK PRICE($24.1) / TTM EPS($0.49)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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