AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) is back in focus after its shares hit an all time low, even as the company reported its strongest pre Christmas weekend box office since 2021 on Avatar: Fire and Ash.

That mix of record pre Christmas box office and a new all time low share price has come after a sharp reset in expectations, with a 30 day share price return of 36.4% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 63.3%, suggesting momentum has been fading rather than building.

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With AMC shares around US$1.45 after a 36.4% 30 day decline and a 63.3% 1 year total shareholder return drop, alongside annual revenue of US$4.867b and a loss of US$640.6m, is this a reset that creates an opportunity or is the market already factoring in future growth?

Most Popular Narrative: 56.6% Undervalued

Against AMC Entertainment Holdings' last close of US$1.45, the most followed narrative points to a materially higher fair value anchored in future profitability.

Expansion of premium experiences through increased IMAX, Dolby Cinema, proprietary large-format (XL/Prime/PLF), and laser projection upgrades is enhancing the moviegoing experience and tapping into consumer appetite for immersive, social entertainment. This supports higher realized ticket prices and food/beverage spend, boosting revenue and raising margins.

Analysts are building this valuation on steadier revenue growth, a swing from losses to positive margins, and a future earnings multiple that sits well below many entertainment peers. Curious how those moving parts line up to support a fair value well above the current price?

Result: Fair Value of $3.34 (UNDERVALUED)

However, there is still the risk that box office attendance remains below pre pandemic levels and that ongoing equity issuance continues to weigh on earnings per share.

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