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National CineMedia Inc (NCMI)

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National CineMedia Inc. is a common stock listing on NASDAQ tied to National CineMedia, Inc., a media company focused on cinema advertising in North America. Through its subsidiary, National CineMedia, LLC, the company sells advertising for Noovie, a movie-theater entertainment and ad program, and places ads across lobby screen networks and other theater-lobby promotional formats. It also provides digital advertising products such as NCM Boost and Boomerang, along with digital gaming offerings including the Noovie Trivia app. The company works with third-party theater circuits under long-term affiliate agreements. National CineMedia was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Centennial, Colorado.


Stock Summary Fair Value Profitability & Growth Quality & Risk Events & Dividends Technical Outlook FAQ

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Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-NCMI
$5.40
36.6% Upside
Undervalued
$5.25
32.9% Upside
Undervalued
Fair
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0.12
3.0%
August 10, 2026
-43.9x
1.1x
1.5x
376.1 M
337.6 M
5.6%
69.7%
5.1
-167.1%
-180.0%
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Valuation • Fair Value

National CineMedia Inc (NASDAQ-NCMI) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for National CineMedia Inc (NASDAQ-NCMI) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$5.40

Estimated upside of 36.6% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$6.74

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$0

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$3.79

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$4.54

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$5.25

Analysts imply upside of 32.9%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for National CineMedia Inc (NASDAQ-NCMI) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for National CineMedia Inc (NASDAQ-NCMI)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

242.3 M

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

258.9 M

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

20.8 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

44 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review National CineMedia Inc (NASDAQ-NCMI) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for National CineMedia Inc (NASDAQ-NCMI)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Fair

Mixed or neutral financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

5

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.42

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

5.1

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

-180.0%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for National CineMedia Inc (NASDAQ-NCMI). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for National CineMedia Inc (NASDAQ-NCMI)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 10, 2026

Days to Earnings

20

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

3.0%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

0.12

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

-167.1%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for National CineMedia Inc (NASDAQ-NCMI), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

National CineMedia Inc (NASDAQ-NCMI) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review National CineMedia Inc (NASDAQ-NCMI) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Sell

The 15-minute technical read for National CineMedia Inc (NASDAQ-NCMI) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Buy

The 1-hour technical read for National CineMedia Inc (NASDAQ-NCMI) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Buy

The daily technical read for National CineMedia Inc (NASDAQ-NCMI) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for National CineMedia Inc (NASDAQ-NCMI) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Sell

The monthly technical read for National CineMedia Inc (NASDAQ-NCMI) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for National CineMedia Inc (NASDAQ-NCMI)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, National CineMedia Inc (NASDAQ-NCMI) has a Buy consensus, with 2 buy, 1 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 2
Hold 1
Sell 0
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

National CineMedia Inc (NASDAQ-NCMI) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about National CineMedia Inc (NASDAQ-NCMI) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$5.40
Estimated upside 36.6%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 36.6%
Analyst Target
$5.25
Implied upside 32.9%
Financial Health
Fair
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for National CineMedia Inc (NASDAQ-NCMI) is $5.40. This implies an estimated upside of 36.6% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 36.6% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for National CineMedia Inc (NASDAQ-NCMI) is $5.25. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 32.9%.

The current financial health read for National CineMedia Inc (NASDAQ-NCMI) is Fair. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for National CineMedia Inc (NASDAQ-NCMI) is August 10, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 3.0%, upcoming dividend amount is 0.12.

The current P/E ratio listed for National CineMedia Inc (NASDAQ-NCMI) is -43.9x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for National CineMedia Inc is 376.1 M.

The current enterprise value listed for National CineMedia Inc is 337.6 M. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for National CineMedia Inc is NASDAQ-NCMI, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

National CineMedia Inc (NASDAQ-NCMI) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for National CineMedia Inc is 5.6%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for National CineMedia Inc is 69.7%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.

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