Imax Corporation (IMAX) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

$51.34 +1.62% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

Imax Corporation (IMAX) earns a Roarable Rating of B+ (Buy) with 77/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (60% profit margin, 36% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE B+ • BUY Cap $2.82B
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HISTORICAL 20D VOLATILITY SWING
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IMAX // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +35.03%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-10-30O $51.73H $54.00L $50.46C $51.34VOL 570.1K
RES: $67.06SUP: $47.22SMA50: $52.47SMA200: $42.88
$59.48$52.23$44.97$37.71$30.46RES $67.06SUP $47.22$51.342026-04-302026-06-152026-07-312026-09-162026-10-30
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
48.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +16.5% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #55 of 1011 ⚔️ HLMN vs IMAX Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (IMAX vs. HLMN, SSD, KODK, WSO)

Industry: Industrial Machinery/Components (208 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Imax Corporation (IMAX) ranks #55 by composite RQD confidence (77/100, grade B+) and #372 by equity capitalization ($2.82B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, WSO leads on earnings valuation at 21.5x trailing P/E, while IMAX leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 35.6% ROIC and 60.0% gross margin. IMAX currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 77/100 (B+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
IMAX ACTIVE
Imax Corporation
B+ 77/100 80.7x 60.0% 35.6% +1.62% $2.82B Benchmark Subject
HLMN
Hillman Solutions Corp.
D+ 55/100 37.6x — 4.8% +2.77% $1.52B /hlmn-vs-imax →
SSD
Simpson Manufacturing Company Inc.
B+ 76/100 23.2x 45.9% 17.4% +2.48% $8.01B /ssd-vs-imax →
KODK
Eastman Kodak Company Common
D 45/100 — 21.7% 0.0% -0.95% $913.4M /kodk-vs-imax →
WSO
Watsco Inc.
C 64/100 21.5x 28.0% 17.6% +4.18% $12.62B /wso-vs-imax →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000921582

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Imax Corporation (IMAX) reported GAAP revenue of $410.2M (+16.5% vs. FY2024 revenue of $352.2M , and +9.4% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $34.9M, operating cash flow of $127.1M, and free cash flow of $118.9M (+90.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, IMAX closed FY2025 with $894.0M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 4.02, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $410.2M $34.9M $127.1M $118.9M $894.0M —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $352.2M $26.1M $70.8M $62.4M $830.4M —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $374.8M $25.3M $58.6M $58.6M — —

3. IMAX Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is IMAX stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, Imax Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 77/100 at a spot price of $51.34 (+1.62% 1D, market cap $2.82B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 19/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, IMAX ranks #55 in composite RQD confidence.

How does IMAX compare to HLMN and SSD in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), IMAX carries a Roarable B+ (77/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 80.7x, gross margin of 60.0%, and ROIC of 35.6%. By comparison, HLMN (Hillman Solutions Corp.) holds a D+ grade (55/100 RQD, P/E 37.6x, ROIC 4.8%, cap $1.52B) and SSD (Simpson Manufacturing Company Inc.) posts a B+ grade (76/100 RQD, P/E 23.2x, ROIC 17.4%, cap $8.01B). Among the 5-stock peer group, WSO leads on earnings multiple (21.5x) while IMAX leads on capital efficiency (35.6% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for IMAX?

Per IMAX's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000921582), Imax Corporation generated $410.2M in revenue (+16.5% YoY), $34.9M in net income, and $118.9M in free cash flow against $894.0M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (60% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 81x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is IMAX trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

IMAX last traded at $51.34 (+1.62% on volume of 620,925 shares), positioning the stock -2.15% below its 50-day simple moving average ($52.47) and +19.73% above its 200-day simple moving average ($42.88). Across its 52-week range of $31.27 to $57.73, IMAX sits at the 75.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 43.5 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.6% ($47.44 to $55.24).

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What is IMAX's options positioning and volatility profile?

Roarable tracks verified CBOE unusual options sweeps, put/call ratios, and OHLCV realized volatility bands for IMAX.

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