IMAX Imax PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current P/E ratio for Imax stock as of May 15, 2025 is 57.3. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $0.47 and the stock price of $26.93 per share. The PE ratio has increased by 16% from its last 4 quarters average of 49.2.
IMAX PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Imax for the last ten years is 89.4. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 57.3 is 36% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 56.06 | 7.31% | $26.35 | $0.47 |
| 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 |
IMAX Price vs fair value
You can ether set your own Fair P/E multiple or use one of the automatically calculated Fair P/E multiples.
Fair P/E calculation
PE Ratio is an attempt to estimate a fair PE ratio of a stock based on its earnings and growth rate.
This formula is a modified version of the classic Graham-Dodd Formula (V= EPS x (8.5+2g)), originally developed by Benjamin Graham, to calculate the fair price of a stock based on its earnings and growth rate.
The formula we have created is an adaptation of this approach, designed to maintain a balance between simplicity and growth sensitivity.
It is calculated using the following formula:
IF g < 5: Fair PE = b
IF g >= 5: Fair PE = m × g
Here’s what each part of the formula means:
g: Growth is calculated as the average of the three-year average EPS growth rate and the one-year EPS growth rate (annually). This approach provides a balanced measure of growth by factoring in both the long-term growth trend and the most recent annual growth performance. If one of the growth metrics is not available, the remaining metric is used to determine growth. Growth is a key driver of a stock's value, and our formula directly connects growth to the Fair PE ratio.
m: This is the long term historical median PEG (Price/Earnings to Growth) ratio of the overall market. It serves as a benchmark, adjusting the Fair PE based on typical market conditions.
b: Base PE (static value set to 8). If the company's growth rate is less than 5, the Fair PE is set at a conservative baseline of 8. This is because declining companies generally deserve a lower PE ratio.
Fixed vs Dynamic
Fixed: The Fair PE ratio for all data points is calculated using a single, constant average EPS growth rate, determined based on the most recent period. This means that the same growth rate is applied to all historical data points. Dynamic: The Fair PE ratio for each historical data point is calculated using the trailing average EPS growth rate specific to that point in time. This means that for each data point, the corresponding trailing EPS growth rate is used, ensuring that the Fair PE ratio reflects the growth conditions that were relevant at that specific point in history.
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 | 17.02 | $665.94M |
| DIS Walt Disney Co | 22.86 | $201.74B |
| DLB Dolby Laboratories Inc | 28.93 | $7.42B |
| IMAX Imax Corp | 57.3 | $1.45B |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Imax's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for IMAX stock as of May 15, 2025, stands at 57.3.
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 64.61.
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 64.61.
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 36% 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 (May 15, 2025), Imax's share price is $26.93. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $0.47. Therefore, Imax's price to earnings ratio for today is 57.3. PE RATIO(57.3) = STOCK PRICE($26.93) / TTM EPS($0.47)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.