Imax Corp. (IMAX) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Imax Corp. (IMAX) has a Graham intrinsic value of $13.32 per share. At $50.82 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 282% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 0.9% a year to $410.2M, with an average return on invested capital of 4.9%.

Graham intrinsic value
$13.32
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$50.82
Price vs Graham value
282% above
Market cap
$2.8B
Revenue (FY2025)
$410.2M
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
0.9%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
4.9%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$118.9M

IMAX 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $410.2M $34.9M $0.63 $118.9M 20.5% 17.5%
FY2024 $352.2M $26.1M $0.48 $62.4M 12.5% 12.9%
FY2023 $374.8M $25.3M $0.46 $52.1M 13.4% 12.4%
FY2022 $300.8M -$22.8M -$0.40 $8.9M -1.6% -2.9%
FY2021 $254.9M -$22.3M -$0.38 $2.5M 4.3% 4.0%
FY2020 $137.0M -$143.8M -$2.43 -$23.7M -88.9% -29.3%
FY2019 $395.7M $46.9M — $83.0M 19.5% 13.2%
FY2018 $374.4M $22.8M $0.00 $96.6M 12.1% 7.9%
FY2017 $380.8M $2.3M $0.00 $61.2M 8.1% 4.0%
FY2016 $377.3M $28.8M $0.00 $62.6M 15.4% 9.7%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

IMAX CORP has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 0.9% annually over the past decade.

IMAX CORP has historically struggled to out-earn its cost of capital, averaging just 0.9% ROIC.

Over the decade, IMAX CORP shows that management has aggressively returned capital to shareholders by retiring 16.4% of outstanding shares.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, IMAX CORP is modeled at 8.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $13.32 per share.

IMAX stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Imax Corp. (IMAX) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 8.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, IMAX's intrinsic value is about $13.32 per share.

Is IMAX stock undervalued?

At $50.82 (close on Oct 17, 2026), IMAX trades 282% above its Graham value of $13.32. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Imax Corp. grown?

Revenue went from $377.3M in fiscal 2016 to $410.2M in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. Net income was $34.9M in fiscal 2025.

Does Imax Corp. generate free cash flow?

Imax Corp. generated $118.9M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 9 of the last 10 reported years.

What is IMAX's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 4.9%, and average return on equity was 0.4%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this IMAX data come from?

From Imax Corp.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Jul 23, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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