National Cinemedia, Inc. (NCMI) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · Nasdaq
National Cinemedia, Inc. (NCMI) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks National Cinemedia, Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
National Cinemedia, Inc. is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $194M. It ranks number 4 by market capitalization among the 16 Services-Advertising issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For NCMI, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is -15.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 3.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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National Cinemedia, Inc. (NCMI) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Services-Advertising peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | NCMI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $194M | 4/16 |
| P/E Ratio | 103.00x | – |
| P/B Ratio | 0.58x | 8/10 |
| EPS | $0.02 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $3.55 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | NCMI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROIC | -4.1% | 8/14 |
| Gross Margin | 78.9% | 2/12 |
| Operating Margin | -5.1% | 7/15 |
| EBT Margin | -2.9% | 6/15 |
| Tax Rate | 0.0% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | NCMI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.84x | 2/16 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.34x | 9/10 |
| Financial Leverage | 1.34x | 8/9 |
| Interest Coverage | -64.0x | 14/15 |
| Working Capital | $51M | 3/16 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | NCMI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $7M | 5/16 |
| OCF Growth YoY | -75.0% | 6/9 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | NCMI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Payables Period | 581 days | 2/9 |
Income Statement
| Metric | NCMI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Income | -$16M | 14/16 |
| SG&A Expense | $136M | 5/10 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $16M | 9/12 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | NCMI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 94M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $112M | 25.0% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $43M | 9.7% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $62M | 13.9% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $112M | 25.1% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $35M | 7.8% of assets |
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National Cinemedia, Inc. (NCMI) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as National Cinemedia, Inc. (Services-Advertising): 17 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| NCMI National Cinemedia, Inc. | ▲ | $194M |
| CCO Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. | ▲ | $1.23B |
| IBTA Ibotta, Inc. | ▲ | $1.11B |
| ANGI Angi Inc. | ▲ | $251M |
| FLNT Fluent, Inc. | ▲ | $86M |
| THRY Thryv Holdings, Inc. | ▲ | $54M |
| TGLO Theglobe Com Inc | ▶ | $53M |
| TZOO Travelzoo | ▲ | $51M |
| IZEA Izea Worldwide, Inc. | ▲ | $40M |
| MOBQ Mobiquity Technologies, Inc. | ▼ | $17M |
| PSQH Psq Holdings, Inc. | ▲ | $11M |
| INUV Inuvo, Inc. | ▲ | $7M |
| ADMQ Adm Endeavors, Inc. | ▶ | $7M |
| NAPD Napc Defense, Inc. | ▼ | $4M |
| ONAR Onar Holding Corp | ▼ | $2M |
| DRCT Direct Digital Holdings, Inc. | ▼ | $240K |
| ZICX Zicix Corp | ▶ | N/A |
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National Cinemedia, Inc. (NCMI) stock forecast FAQ
What is the National Cinemedia, Inc. (NCMI) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks National Cinemedia, Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are National Cinemedia, Inc. stock predictions?
For NCMI, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is -15.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 3.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are National Cinemedia, Inc. forecasts updated?
National Cinemedia, Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are National Cinemedia, Inc.'s industry peers?
17 issuers in our coverage, NCMI included, share the SEC industry code Services-Advertising. The largest are: Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO), Ibotta, Inc. (IBTA), Angi Inc. (ANGI), Fluent, Inc. (FLNT), Thryv Holdings, Inc. (THRY), Theglobe Com Inc (TGLO).
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