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IMAX (IMAX) Stock Analysis
$50.78
52W $30.74 – $57.73
56/100
$2.79B
67.7
0.40
⚠
Buy rating, but near-term risk/reward is unfavorable
The long-term recommendation is based on the composite investment score. The near-term risk/reward is based on nearby support and resistance levels. These can differ when a strong company trades close to resistance with support further below.
Is IMAX Bullish or Bearish?
Bullish.
Innellis AI committee rates IMAX Corporation (IMAX) Buy with a composite score of 56/100
, based on 5 analysts with 60% agreement.
Last updated October 10, 2026.
What Would Change This View
- Upgrade to Strong Buy
- Requires a committee score of 75.0 — +19.20 from today. Applies on the first day at or above the line; upgrades are never dampened.
- Downgrade to Watch
- Requires the score to fall below 55.0 — -0.80 from today. The band boundary is 60.0, but a one-step downgrade must clear a further margin first. A score oscillating around the line should not change the rating every night.
Executive Summary
The committee is genuinely divided. Growth Analyst sees a compelling case — 4 consecutive earnings beats -- consistent execution. Value Analyst remains cautious — p/e of 68.1 is expensive by classic value standards. This disagreement is itself the signal — the setup is not clean in either direction.
Bull & Bear Case
Bull Case
- 4 consecutive earnings beats -- consistent execution — Growth
- Quarter-over-quarter growth rate is ACCELERATING, not just positive — Growth
- News sentiment is positive (+0.20 across 27 articles, 14d) — News
Bear Case
- P/E of 68.1 is expensive by classic value standards — Value
- Price-to-book of 5.9x prices in significant intangible value — Value
- MACD histogram negative -- bearish momentum — Technical
Both cases are generated from quantitative data signals, not qualitative or
forward-looking judgement. They summarise what the numbers say today.
Price History (6M)
AI Investment Committee
Committee Consensus
As of October 10, 2026
Overall Committee Score
56/100
Agreement
60%
Analysts
5
Conviction
Contested
Sector Rank
Top 58%
of 55 Communication Services peers
Value Analyst
bearish
25
/ 100 · Moderate confidence
Multiples don't clear a genuine value bar here, or cheapness looks justified by weak fundamentals
− P/E of 68.1 is expensive by classic value standards
Growth Analyst
bullish
77
/ 100 · High confidence
Strong, accelerating growth with consistent execution
+ 4 consecutive earnings beats -- consistent execution
Technical Analyst
neutral
48
/ 100 · High confidence
Mixed or range-bound price action
− MACD histogram negative -- bearish momentum
Macro Analyst
bullish
65
/ 100 · Low confidence
Macro backdrop is supportive of risk assets generally, and this name's beta works in its favor
News Analyst
bullish
64
/ 100 · Low confidence
News flow and recent filings/analyst actions are net positive
+ News sentiment is positive (+0.20 across 27 articles, 14d)
Portfolio Manager
bearish
30
/ 100 · Moderate confidence
The existing book itself argues for caution here, independent of how good this specific stock looks
− Sector concentration is already high (HHI 2796.97)
Investment Thesis Evolution
Committee score moved marginally from 56.2 to 55.8.
- New bearish signals: 1 appeared.
- Bullish support removed: 1 signal(s) disappeared.
- New bullish signals: 1 appeared.
- Bearish pressure eased: 1 signal(s) disappeared.
Analyst-level changes:
- News Analyst: +1 bullish signal(s).
- Value Analyst: +1 bearish signal(s).
Comparing 2026-10-09 to 2026-10-10 (1 day apart).
Technical Analysis
RSI (14)
33.5
Neutral
MACD Histogram
-0.558
Bearish Momentum
Trend Direction
Sideways
Weekly: Uptrend
Market Structure
Hh Hl
Support
$37.00
Resistance
$55.50
Bollinger %B
0.15
Inside Bands
Price vs Moving Averages
EMA 9
$52.15
Below
EMA 21
$52.60
Below
EMA 50
$51.00
Below
EMA 200
$43.07
Above
Fundamental Analysis
Valuation
2
Growth
81
Profitability
59
Financial Health
93
Cash Flow
70
Valuation
P/E Ratio
67.7×
P/B Ratio
7.84×
PEG Ratio
2.95
Dividend Yield
0.00%
52W High
$57.73
52W Low
$30.74
Quality & Growth
ROE
1032.2%
ROA
390.1%
Gross Margin
5914.3%
Operating Margin
2213.3%
Revenue Growth YoY
—
Debt / Equity
0.79
AI Fundamental Assessment
P/E ratio of 67.7 (rich relative to a 15-40x range); Price-to-book of 7.8x; PEG ratio of 3.0 (under 1.0 suggests growth is undervalued relative to price); Return on equity of 10.3%; Return on assets of 3.9%; Net margin of 9.8%; Gross margin of 59.1%; Current ratio of 2.66 (healthy short-term liquidity); Debt-to-equity of 0.79; Free cash flow per share is positive (2.30); Most recent quarter beat estimates by 50.8%; 4 consecutive earnings beats; EPS growth accelerating (-70.7% -> +152.9% QoQ); Analyst estimates falling over recent quarters
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