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IMAX Corporation (IMAX) closed at $36.69 as of 2026-03-20, trading 69.2% above its 200-week moving average of $21.68. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 76.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 47, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.03 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1610 weeks of data, IMAX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 26 times. On average, these episodes lasted 25 weeks. Historically, investors who bought IMAX at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +3.4%.
With a market cap of $1981 million, IMAX is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.6%. Return on equity stands at 11.3%. The stock trades at 5.9x book value.
Over the past 30.9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in IMAX would have grown to $631, compared to $2077 for the S&P 500. IMAX has returned 6.1% annualized vs 10.3% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: IMAX vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After IMAX Crosses Below the Line?
Across 26 historical episodes, buying IMAX when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +6.3% after 12 months (median +4.0%), compared to +2.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 62% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +21.2% vs +10.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment IMAX crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
IMAX has crossed below its 200-week MA 26 times with an average 1-year return of +3.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1999 | Mar 1999 | 4 | 17.1% | +47.6% | +105.3% |
| Apr 1999 | May 1999 | 2 | 2.5% | -3.2% | +90.6% |
| Aug 1999 | Nov 1999 | 9 | 14.1% | +29.7% | +77.9% |
| Mar 2000 | Jun 2000 | 13 | 15.5% | -84.5% | +67.2% |
| Sep 2000 | Oct 2003 | 160 | 96.8% | -97.3% | +68.7% |
| Nov 2003 | Dec 2003 | 4 | 3.4% | -7.2% | +379.0% |
| Mar 2004 | Jun 2004 | 13 | 29.9% | +58.8% | +476.9% |
| Jul 2004 | Aug 2004 | 4 | 8.0% | +125.8% | +715.3% |
| Aug 2006 | Jan 2008 | 77 | 56.2% | -36.4% | +506.4% |
| Feb 2008 | Mar 2008 | 5 | 9.8% | -36.6% | +476.9% |
| Apr 2008 | May 2008 | 3 | 5.9% | -11.8% | +442.8% |
| Jun 2008 | Jul 2008 | 3 | 11.3% | +23.9% | +455.1% |
| Aug 2008 | Apr 2009 | 35 | 63.2% | +35.4% | +419.7% |
| Jul 2014 | Jul 2014 | 1 | 1.1% | +54.6% | +49.1% |
| Feb 2016 | Feb 2016 | 2 | 9.3% | +14.3% | +31.9% |
| Jun 2016 | Jul 2016 | 3 | 2.0% | -19.3% | +27.0% |
| Sep 2016 | Oct 2016 | 6 | 3.9% | -34.4% | +26.4% |
| Apr 2017 | Feb 2021 | 200 | 62.0% | -24.3% | +20.3% |
| Jul 2021 | Sep 2021 | 11 | 27.7% | -0.9% | +118.5% |
| Oct 2021 | Nov 2021 | 1 | 1.1% | -28.2% | +94.6% |
| Nov 2021 | Feb 2022 | 12 | 13.6% | -17.8% | +100.5% |
| Mar 2022 | Feb 2023 | 50 | 25.9% | +2.1% | +115.2% |
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2023 | 1 | 4.0% | -0.2% | +122.0% |
| Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | 4 | 3.4% | -1.3% | +116.0% |
| Nov 2023 | Apr 2024 | 21 | 17.9% | +51.6% | +120.8% |
| Apr 2024 | Jul 2024 | 10 | 12.1% | +48.8% | +119.6% |
| Average | 25 | — | +3.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IMAX below its 200-week moving average?
No. IMAX Corporation (IMAX) is currently 69.2% above its 200-week moving average of $21.68. It would need to fall to $21.68 to cross below the line.
What is IMAX's 200-week moving average price?
IMAX Corporation's 200-week moving average is $21.68 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when IMAX drops below its 200-week moving average?
IMAX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 26 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +3.4%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 25 weeks on average.
Is IMAX a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about IMAX as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 47. Free cash flow yield is 4.6%. Return on equity is 11.3%. Price-to-book is 5.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does IMAX compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 30.9 years, $100 invested in IMAX would have grown to $631, compared to $2077 for the S&P 500. That's 6.1% annualized vs 10.3% for the index. IMAX has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20