National CineMedia, Inc.
NCMICommunication ServicesNASDAQAdvertising Agencies · Last scanned May 30, 2026
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Daily timeframeNational CineMedia, Inc., through its subsidiary, National CineMedia, LLC, operates cinema advertising network in North America. The $294.5M market capitalization puts NCMI squarely in micro-cap range for its industry. The company engages in the sale of advertising to national, regional, and local businesses in Noovie, a cinema advertising and entertainment show seen on movie screens; and sells advertising on its Lobby Entertainment Network, a series of strategically placed screens located in movie theater lobbies, as well as other forms of advertising and promotions in theatre lobbies.
Market Cap
$294.5M
Beta
1.45
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
21.66
EPS (TTM)
$-0.10
EPS (Fwd)
$0.14
ROE
-2.4%
ROA
-1.8%
Cash
$48.6M
Total Debt
$22.3M
Free CF
$34.0M
52W Change
-37.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
National CineMedia, Inc. holds $48.6M in cash against $22.3M in total debt, giving it a net cash position. This means the company could theoretically pay off all its debt and still have cash remaining. Free cash flow comes in at $34.0M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at -2.4%, which is negative for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $249.2M (2022) to $243.2M (2025).
With cash comfortably exceeding debt, NCMI has financial flexibility that may help navigate uncertain periods. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence National CineMedia, Inc.'s trajectory.