Cinemark Holdings Inc (CNK)

Profitability ratios

Return on sales

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Gross profit margin 98.02% 97.39% 97.25% 97.13% 97.14% 94.94% 94.07% 83.84% 77.34% 78.09% 70.93% 72.28% 68.99% 67.09% 41.31% -16.51% 49.97% 75.61% 81.47% 83.86%
Operating profit margin 10.06% 7.33% 4.86% 10.60% 11.46% 21.45% 14.52% -22.40% -50.92% 25.48% -2.28% -6.80% -18.66% -71.00% -162.93% -410.17% -114.95% -29.80% -6.28% 7.86%
Pretax margin 10.71% 21.16% 14.55% 8.66% 6.74% -22.50% -20.37% -14.34% -12.02% 7.59% 3.16% -8.46% -32.49% -93.60% -206.16% -505.54% -141.02% -41.41% -11.58% 5.41%
Net profit margin 10.38% 21.22% 18.54% 19.63% 18.57% -8.56% -11.72% -14.64% -12.15% 7.38% 3.50% -8.23% -31.25% -81.13% -159.65% -356.19% -93.91% -26.07% -8.19% 3.27%

Cinemark Holdings Inc's profitability ratios have shown a significant improvement over the past few quarters.

- Gross profit margin has steadily increased from 83.86% in March 2020 to 98.02% in December 2024, indicating efficient management of production costs and revenue generation.

- Operating profit margin, which was negative in several quarters between 2020 and 2022, turned positive and increased to 10.06% by December 2024. This suggests better control over operating expenses and improved operational efficiency.

- Pretax margin also exhibited a positive trend, moving from negative values to 10.71% by December 2024. This indicates a better ability to generate profit before accounting for taxes, reflecting improved overall financial performance.

- Net profit margin, which suffered from significant losses in the earlier quarters, has rebounded to 10.38% by December 2024. This signifies a positive bottom-line performance after accounting for all expenses and taxes.

Overall, Cinemark Holdings Inc has shown remarkable progress in enhancing its profitability ratios, reflecting improved financial health and resource management.


Return on investment

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) 26.64% 14.27% 9.23% 21.40% 7.96% 37.49% 23.47% -33.84% -24.58% 12.64% -0.98% -2.31% -4.83% -11.51% -14.44% -16.64% -13.57% -6.92% -2.32% 4.23%
Return on assets (ROA) 27.47% 41.28% 35.22% 39.61% 12.90% -14.96% -18.94% -22.11% -5.87% 3.66% 1.50% -2.80% -8.08% -13.15% -14.15% -14.45% -11.09% -6.05% -3.03% 1.76%
Return on total capital 23.62% -160.83% 12.57% 8.22% 0.25% -10.36% -22.33% -28.08% -31.59% -25.16% -13.06% -4.31% 8.43%
Return on equity (ROE) 209.56% -81.05% 91.17% 36.20% -49.07% -130.94% -219.56% -190.50% -149.06% -78.28% -34.88% -15.85% 7.90%

Cinemark Holdings Inc's profitability ratios show fluctuating performance over the period examined.

- Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) ranges between -33.84% to 37.49%. The negative percentages indicate that the company's operating income is not effectively utilizing its total assets to generate profits. However, the positive percentages in the latter part of the period reflect improvement in operational efficiency.

- Return on Assets (ROA) also varies significantly from -22.11% to 41.28%. The negative figures suggest that the company is not efficiently using its assets to generate earnings, but the positive ratios towards the end of the period show a marked improvement in asset utilization and profitability.

- Return on Total Capital shows a broad range from -160.83% to 23.62%. Negative percentages indicate that the company's capital investment is not generating adequate returns. The absence of data for some periods suggests possible issues with capital efficiency or financial reporting.

- Return on Equity (ROE) swings from -219.56% to 209.56%. The negative values signify the company's struggles in delivering returns to its equity shareholders. However, the positive return in the latter period suggests a significant improvement in generating profits relative to shareholder equity.

Overall, the company's profitability ratios indicate a mix of challenges and improvements in utilizing assets, capital, and equity to generate returns. It's essential for Cinemark Holdings Inc to focus on sustained positive trends across these ratios to enhance long-term profitability and shareholder value.