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At 34.97×, IMAX is 71.9% below its 7-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
NYSE · IMAXEntertainmentUpdated Nov 5, 2026
IMAX Corporation P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
34.97×
71.9% belowthe 7-observation annual average
Share price51.76
÷Earnings per share1.48
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 34.97 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2016 – 2025
Annual P/ESelected-period average 124.57×
3-year average47.02×3 positive annual observations
5-year average47.02×3 positive annual observations
10-year average124.57×7 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM33.61×4 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 25 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 56.86× | +8.8% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 52.24× | +63.5% |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 31.96× | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2020 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 26.88× | -48.6% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 52.25× | -91.0% |
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| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2017 | 578.75× | +692.6% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 73.02× | +62.3% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 44.99× | -15.6% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 53.28× | +19.3% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 44.67× | +25.2% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 35.68× | -53.3% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 76.38× | +332.6% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 17.65× | -86.7% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 133.10× | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2008 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2007 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2006 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 35.30× | -14.4% |
| Dec 31, 2004 | 41.24× | -94.8% |
| Dec 31, 2003 | 791.00× | +3424.3% |
| Dec 31, 2002 | 22.44× | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2001 | N/M | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How IMAX compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 IMAX This stockIMAX Corporation | 34.97× |
 LIONLionsgate Studios Corp. | N/M |
 MSGEMadison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. | 38.59× |
 CMPRCimpress plc | 18.09× |
 IASIntegral Ad Science Holding Corp. | 73.07× |
 NNNextNav Inc. | N/M |
 AMCAMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. | N/M |
 IRDMIridium Communications Inc. | 28.63× |
 IQiQIYI, Inc. | N/M |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does IMAX’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 4 positive peer ratios above is 33.61×. Check growth, margins, debt, and earnings quality before interpreting the gap. A faster-growing business may justify a higher multiple.
Check what drives earnings
One-off gains can temporarily lower P/E; unusual charges can raise it. Reported earnings and forward estimates answer different questions. Pair this view with return on equity and liquidity for a fuller picture.
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Current P/E
Share price 51.76 ÷ EPS 1.48 = 34.97×. Data is supplied by Financial Modeling Prep through Wisesheets. Quote feed updated Nov 5, 2026; this is not a real-time trading quote.
History & averages
Annual and quarterly P/E observations are provided separately from the current quote. Averages use the latest 3, 5, or 10 annual observations, excluding missing and nonpositive ratios. Pre-IPO observations are omitted. These are period-end observations, not daily averages.
Data definitions and limitations
The current quote feed does not specify the exact EPS filing-period end or whether EPS is basic or diluted. We do not label it as forward P/E. Peer ratios are explicitly trailing-12-month (TTM) values. Historical observations do not include independently verified price and EPS inputs. Sources may update on different schedules; rounded inputs can produce small calculation differences. Historical comparisons describe past pricing, not an estimate of fair value.
IMAX P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
IMAX Corporation's current P/E is 34.97× based on the quote data last updated Nov 5, 2026. It represents the share price divided by reported earnings per share. Prices and earnings may refresh on different schedules.
Annual P/E uses earnings for a completed fiscal year. Trailing-12-month (TTM) P/E uses the latest four quarters, while forward P/E uses forecast earnings. These are not interchangeable. This page labels peer ratios as TTM and shows dated annual or quarterly historical observations; it does not show forward estimates.
N/M means not meaningful: the feed has no positive P/E for that observation. Negative or zero earnings should not be ranked as a low positive valuation multiple. N/M observations are excluded from the averages shown above.
Divide the share price by earnings per share (EPS). For example, a share price of 100 and EPS of 5 gives a P/E of 20×. This page uses the price and EPS supplied together in the quote when both are positive.
Price timestamps, EPS definitions, share classes, adjustments, and fiscal periods can differ. A forward P/E also uses forecast earnings rather than reported earnings. Compare the inputs and as-of dates before comparing two displayed ratios.
Not necessarily. The average describes previous market pricing, not fair value. Changes in earnings quality, growth expectations, debt, accounting, and business risk can justify a different multiple today.