National Cinemedia, Inc. (NCMI) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · Nasdaq
National Cinemedia, Inc. (NCMI) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 14, 2026, NCMI is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
National Cinemedia, Inc. is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $208M. It ranks number 4 by market capitalization among the 13 Services-Advertising issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for NCMI is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% 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 ≥ +1.3%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.6% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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How NCMI ranks among 5379 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
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.
Reported net income does not reconcile with earnings per share and the share count, so net-income-based ratios are withheld.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | NCMI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $208M | 4/13 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.62x | 6/8 |
| 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% | 6/14 |
| EBT Margin | -2.9% | 5/14 |
| 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 | 9/10 |
| Interest Coverage | -64.0x | 14/15 |
| Working Capital | $51M | 3/16 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | NCMI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $7M | 5/15 |
| 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 | -$15M | 12/15 |
| 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): 16 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. | ▶ | $208M |
| CCO Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. | ▼ | $1.24B |
| IBTA Ibotta, Inc. | ▲ | $1.00B |
| ANGI Angi Inc. | ▲ | $256M |
| FLNT Fluent, Inc. | ▲ | $85M |
| THRY Thryv Holdings, Inc. | ▲ | $57M |
| TZOO Travelzoo | ▲ | $55M |
| TGLO Theglobe Com Inc | ▲ | $52M |
| PSQH Psq Holdings, Inc. | ▶ | $13M |
| INUV Inuvo, Inc. | ▲ | $8M |
| ADMQ Adm Endeavors, Inc. | ▲ | $7M |
| ONAR Onar Holding Corp | ▼ | $1M |
| ZICX Zicix Corp | ▼ | $760K |
| DRCT Direct Digital Holdings, Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
| IZEA Izea Worldwide, Inc. | ▶ | N/A |
| MOBQ Mobiquity Technologies, Inc. | ▶ | N/A |
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National Cinemedia, Inc. (NCMI) stock forecast FAQ
What is the National Cinemedia, Inc. (NCMI) stock forecast?
On Oct. 14, 2026, NCMI is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are National Cinemedia, Inc. stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for NCMI is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% 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. 14, 2026.
Which companies are National Cinemedia, Inc.'s industry peers?
16 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), Travelzoo (TZOO).
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