The company maintains a precarious capital structure, evidenced by a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.86 and a significant reduction in total assets to $3.9 billion as of 2026Q1.
| Metric | TTM | Dec'25 | Dec'24 | Dec'23 | Dec'22 | Dec'21 | Dec'20 | Dec'19 | Dec'18 | Dec'17 | Dec'16 | Dec'15 | Dec'14 | Dec'13 | Dec'12 | Dec'11 | Dec'10 | Dec'09 |
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| Total Current Assets | 1.34B | 1.28B | 1.67B | 1.62B | 1.95B | 2B | 1.94B | 2.33B | 1.96B | 1.88B | 1.7B | 1.54B | 1.33B | 1.3B | 1.35B | 870M | 566.44M | 520.07M |
| Cash & Short-Term Investments | 552.14M | 502.38M | 784.65M | 570.58M | 930M | 892.22M | 888.53M | 816.17M | 554.89M | 558.78M | 481.39M | 316.32M | 201.37M | 521.95M | 610.97M | 215.84M | 79.96M | 29.83M |
| Cash Only | 552.14M | 502.38M | 784.65M | 570.58M | 930M | 892.22M | 888.53M | 816.17M | 554.89M | 558.78M | 481.39M | 316.32M | 201.37M | 521.95M | 610.97M | 215.84M | 79.96M | 29.83M |
| Short-Term Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accounts Receivable | 687.57M | 575.26M | 623.9M | 664.4M | 722.18M | 884.79M | 823.42M | 857.14M | 845.11M | 775.89M | 701.16M | 678.67M | 591.29M | 383.61M | 307.48M | 292.35M | 249.54M | 236.81M |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 97.23 | 90.83 | 94.05 | 89.42 | 85.13 | 104.94 | 106.77 | 102.23 | 103.79 | 100.94 | 92.87 | 95.98 | 99.2 | 87.96 | 82.97 | 89.84 | 84.47 | 88.78 |
| Inventory | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.07M | 13.48M | 0 | 131.81M | 91.73M | 441.13M | 89.19M | 99.12M | 81.18M | 289.64M | 126.64M | 50.47M | 56.22M |
| Days Inventory Outstanding | - | - | - | - | - | 2.57 | 3.51 | - | 33.27 | 24.96 | 125.79 | 28.63 | 36.78 | 44.74 | 208.34 | 108.52 | 50.32 | 66.11 |
| Other Current Assets | 100.87M | 202.97M | 262.26M | 388.4M | 297.68M | 180K | 300K | 426.62M | 442.19M | 453.45M | 0 | 454.49M | 463.93M | 336.17M | 121.4M | 0 | 50.47M | 204.72M |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 2.53B | 2.66B | 2.69B | 3.35B | 3.68B | 3.75B | 3.31B | 3.27B | 3.32B | 3.15B | 2.78B | 2.73B | 2.65B | 1.33B | 1.27B | 1.31B | 1.29B | 1.41B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | 176.32M | 0 | 201.43M | 230.4M | 310.26M | 351.66M | 402.57M | 453.81M | 246.26M | 183.51M | 166.64M | 163.86M | 133.84M | 71.07M | 70.89M | 63.81M | 68.98M | 71.67M |
| Fixed Asset Turnover | 12.76x | - | 12.02x | 11.77x | 9.98x | 8.75x | 6.99x | 6.74x | 12.07x | 15.29x | 16.54x | 15.75x | 16.26x | 22.40x | 19.08x | 18.61x | 15.63x | 13.59x |
| Goodwill | 165.02M | 166.81M | 246.3M | 626.5M | 643.42M | 709.34M | 686.41M | 701.98M | 798.04M | 695.16M | 657.71M | 736.27M | 734.36M | 76.75M | 79.31M | 83.17M | 83.17M | 83.17M |
| Intangible Assets | 176.88M | 1.95B | 1.93B | 2.07B | 2.12B | 2.13B | 1.68B | 1.56B | 1.79B | 1.78B | 1.59B | 1.58B | 1.55B | 1.06B | 992.3M | 1.07B | 982.14M | 992M |
| Long-Term Investments | 683.4M | 242M | 172.04M | 0 | 0 | 430.62M | 435.57M | 0 | 16.83M | 29.92M | 43.89M | 33.87M | 21.91M | 30.46M | -54.12M | -107.55M | 93.37M | 105.57M |
| Other Non-Current Assets | 1.78B | 299.58M | 128.03M | 406.85M | 599.05M | 114.54M | 78.18M | 496.46M | 441.79M | 447.94M | 313.03M | 200.8M | 181.81M | 75.02M | 62.54M | 139.41M | 18.55M | 125.43M |
| Total Assets | 3.87B | 3.94B | 4.36B | 4.97B | 5.63B | 5.75B | 5.25B | 5.6B | 5.28B | 5.03B | 4.48B | 4.26B | 3.98B | 2.64B | 2.62B | 2.18B | 1.85B | 1.93B |
| Asset Turnover | 0.56x | 0.59x | 0.56x | 0.55x | 0.55x | 0.54x | 0.54x | 0.55x | 0.56x | 0.56x | 0.62x | 0.61x | 0.55x | 0.60x | 0.52x | 0.54x | 0.58x | 0.50x |
| Asset Growth % | -42.35% | -9.75% | -12.23% | -11.79% | -2% | 9.58% | -6.26% | 6.03% | 4.88% | 12.33% | 5.06% | 7.25% | 50.82% | 0.68% | 19.91% | 17.8% | -4.16% | - |
| Total Current Liabilities | 763.98M | 768.38M | 702.67M | 943.42M | 1.17B | 1.06B | 878.47M | 804.34M | 797.42M | 744.1M | 954.18M | 830.92M | 731.69M | 414.75M | 822.49M | 344.2M | 336.49M | 558.96M |
| Accounts Payable | 129.3M | 94.74M | 88.57M | 89.47M | 172.01M | 173.21M | 120.53M | 94.31M | 107.07M | 102.2M | 88.68M | 71.15M | 101.87M | 48.13M | 59.08M | 61.6M | 46.46M | 37.59M |
| Days Payables Outstanding | 31.43 | 30.3 | 28.54 | 24.6 | 41.42 | 44.15 | 31.39 | 22.84 | 27.03 | 27.81 | 25.29 | 22.84 | 37.8 | 26.53 | 42.49 | 52.79 | 46.32 | 44.21 |
| Short-Term Debt | 38.67M | 11.07M | 7.5M | 67.5M | 33.75M | 33.75M | 75M | 56.25M | 21.33M | 0 | 226.58M | 151.56M | 74M | 0 | 0 | 5.95M | 50M | 215M |
| Deferred Revenue (Current) | 270.09M | 0 | 61.84M | 65.74M | 134.88M | 167.07M | 71.05M | 63.92M | 55.42M | 46.43M | 53.64M | 64.23M | 36.89M | 23.43M | 53.12M | 23.85M | 17.86M | 15.08M |
| Other Current Liabilities | 441.95M | 644.93M | 301.48M | 395.09M | 471.48M | 519.07M | 480.79M | 394.44M | 506.25M | 453.22M | 458.1M | 420.44M | 401.5M | 252.97M | 516.38M | 194.31M | 173.02M | 183.93M |
| Current Ratio | 1.75x | 1.67x | 2.38x | 1.72x | 1.67x | 1.89x | 2.21x | 2.90x | 2.46x | 2.53x | 1.78x | 1.85x | 1.82x | 3.15x | 1.64x | 2.53x | 1.68x | 0.93x |
| Quick Ratio | 1.75x | 1.67x | 2.38x | 1.72x | 1.67x | 1.88x | 2.19x | 2.90x | 2.30x | 2.40x | 1.32x | 1.74x | 1.68x | 2.95x | 1.28x | 2.16x | 1.53x | 0.83x |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 65.8 | - | - | - | - | 63.36 | 78.89 | - | 110.04 | 98.09 | 193.38 | 101.77 | 98.18 | 106.18 | 248.82 | 145.57 | 88.46 | 110.68 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 2.12B | 2.15B | 2.72B | 2.77B | 3.36B | 3.5B | 3.41B | 3.79B | 3.84B | 3.91B | 3.31B | 3.23B | 3.39B | 2.79B | 2.68B | 2.88B | 1.49B | 1.61B |
| Long-Term Debt | 1.72B | 1.74B | 2.33B | 2.29B | 2.78B | 2.8B | 2.77B | 3.04B | 3.09B | 3.1B | 2.6B | 2.52B | 2.66B | 2.16B | 2.15B | 2.29B | 1.05B | 1.18B |
| Capital Lease Obligations | 255.15M | 82.26M | 64.58M | 87.24M | 124.8M | 151.84M | 194.32M | 211.05M | 21.43M | 26.28M | 35.28M | 29.78M | 27.39M | 12.39M | 14.1M | 14.36M | 15.68M | 20.32M |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | 482.85M | 108.16M | 121.3M | 160.38M | 112.64M | 163.6M | 132.01M | 136.91M | 145.44M | 109.7M | 145.79M | 137.23M | 128.07M | 95.28M | 29.14M | 51.91M | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Current Liabilities | 201.56M | 223.09M | 204.81M | 225.25M | 339.98M | 352.35M | 308.48M | 403.45M | 581.28M | 671.1M | 530.39M | 544.12M | 577.94M | 528.34M | 424.73M | 525.13M | 428.27M | 413.97M |
| Total Liabilities | 2.89B | 2.92B | 3.42B | 3.71B | 4.53B | 4.56B | 4.29B | 4.6B | 4.63B | 4.65B | 4.26B | 4.06B | 4.12B | 3.21B | 3.5B | 3.22B | 1.83B | 2.17B |
| Total Debt | 1.84B | 1.85B | 2.43B | 2.48B | 2.97B | 3.03B | 3.08B | 3.34B | 3.14B | 3.13B | 2.86B | 2.7B | 2.79B | 2.17B | 2.17B | 2.31B | 1.12B | 1.42B |
| Net Debt | 1.29B | 1.35B | 1.65B | 1.91B | 2.04B | 2.13B | 2.19B | 2.53B | 2.58B | 2.57B | 2.38B | 2.38B | 2.59B | 1.65B | 1.56B | 2.09B | 1.04B | 1.39B |
| Debt / Equity | 1.86x | 1.83x | 2.59x | 1.97x | 2.69x | 2.55x | 3.21x | 3.34x | 4.86x | 8.18x | 13.13x | 13.30x | - | - | - | - | 45.06x | - |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.47x | 1.69x | 2.57x | 1.77x | 2.40x | 2.03x | 2.21x | 1.96x | 1.80x | 1.81x | 1.79x | 3.41x | 4.53x | 1.91x | 2.70x | 5.41x | 2.90x | 4.12x |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.73x | 1.23x | 1.74x | 1.36x | 1.65x | 1.43x | 1.57x | 1.48x | 1.48x | 1.49x | 1.49x | 3.01x | 4.21x | 1.45x | 1.94x | 4.91x | 2.69x | 4.03x |
| Interest Coverage | 1.60x | 1.49x | -0.05x | 2.94x | 0.78x | 3.90x | 3.90x | 4.08x | 4.99x | 5.78x | 4.67x | 5.99x | 4.78x | 5.05x | 2.74x | 3.20x | 3.72x | 3.08x |
| Total Equity | 988.23M | 1.01B | 940.14M | 1.26B | 1.11B | 1.19B | 958.75M | 1B | 644.77M | 382.55M | 217.69M | 203.05M | -147.3M | -571.25M | -882.35M | -1.04B | 24.83M | -236.99M |
| Equity Growth % | -21.27% | 7.83% | -25.34% | 13.7% | -6.66% | 23.76% | -4.22% | 55.24% | 68.54% | 75.73% | 7.21% | 237.85% | 74.21% | 35.26% | 14.91% | -4276.21% | 110.48% | - |
| Book Value per Share | 22.65 | 17.91 | 18.66 | 28.63 | 25.32 | 27.31 | 18.53 | 17.55 | 10.94 | 5.83 | 3.01 | 2.77 | -2.02 | -7.86 | -12.21 | -14.66 | 0.36 | -3.43 |
| Total Shareholders' Equity | 955.24M | 981.87M | 855.6M | 1.05B | 806.99M | 851.09M | 616.8M | 665.78M | 316.68M | 134.94M | -30.08M | -39.28M | -371.75M | -571.52M | -882.35M | -1.04B | 24.83M | -236.99M |
| Common Stock | 782K | 782K | 782K | 782K | 776K | 770K | 761K | 754K | 748K | 742K | 739K | 736K | 733K | 732K | 730K | 721K | 0 | 0 |
| Retained Earnings | 2.16B | 2.18B | 2.09B | 2.32B | 2.11B | 2.1B | 1.85B | 1.61B | 1.23B | 766.73M | 295.41M | 24.88M | -341.89M | -602.69M | -893.42M | -1.03B | 0 | 0 |
| Treasury Stock | -1.4B | -1.41B | -1.41B | -1.42B | -1.42B | -1.42B | -1.42B | -1.06B | -992.58M | -709.44M | -275.23M | -51.99M | -51.99M | -29.8M | -17.67M | -1.68M | 0 | 0 |
| Accumulated OCI | -226.17M | -218.91M | -266.97M | -232.83M | -239.8M | -175.82M | -134.95M | -167.71M | -160.19M | -114.39M | -193.8M | -136.06M | -79.25M | -4.5M | -8.45M | -12.03M | -156.88M | -153.83M |
| Minority Interest | 32.99M | 31.88M | 84.55M | 211.19M | 300.49M | 335.43M | 341.94M | 335.18M | 328.09M | 247.6M | 247.77M | 242.33M | 224.46M | 268K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Linear revenue decay acceleration
According to quarterly financial data, total assets have declined from $5.0 billion in 2023Q4 to $3.9 billion in 2026Q1, signaling a persistent contraction in the company's resource base as it navigates the structural decline of its legacy linear television distribution model.
The consistent reduction in total assets suggests that the company is shrinking its footprint rather than reinvesting for growth. This trajectory implies that management is prioritizing capital preservation over expansion, which may limit future strategic flexibility as the core business continues to face secular headwinds.
As reported in financial statements, total debt has remained elevated relative to equity, with the debt-to-equity ratio fluctuating between 1.74 and 2.59 over the last ten quarters, indicating that the company remains heavily reliant on debt financing despite its shrinking revenue base.
The persistent reliance on debt, even as the asset base contracts, suggests that the company's capital structure is increasingly strained. Investors should monitor whether the current debt levels remain sustainable if the anticipated cash flows from the streaming transition fail to materialize at the expected scale.
Based on the reported figures, the current ratio has fluctuated between 1.67 and 2.38 over the last ten quarters, reflecting a volatile liquidity position that may struggle to provide a sufficient buffer against unexpected shocks in the highly cyclical media and entertainment industry.
While the current ratio appears superficially adequate, the underlying cash position is sensitive to the timing of content production and licensing payments. This volatility suggests that the company's liquidity is not as robust as the headline figures might imply, warranting caution regarding its short-term financial resilience.
Data from the last ten quarters reveals a significant reduction in goodwill from $626.5 million in 2023Q4 to $165.0 million in 2026Q1, which suggests that the company has been forced to recognize substantial impairments on its past acquisitions as the business environment deteriorates.
The rapid write-down of goodwill indicates that the carrying value of previous investments was likely overly optimistic. This trend implies that further impairments may be necessary if the company's current streaming strategy fails to generate the long-term value originally envisioned by management.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AMCX stock.
As of 2025, AMC Networks Inc. (AMCX) had total assets of $3.94B including $1.28B in current assets.
AMC Networks Inc. (AMCX) carries total debt of $1.85B, offset by $502.4M in cash and short-term investments. Comparing total debt to cash helps evaluate the company's debt burden and net leverage.
AMC Networks Inc. (AMCX) has total shareholders' equity (book value) of $981.9M ($17.91 book value per share). Book value represents the net worth of the company belonging to common stock holders.
AMC Networks Inc. (AMCX) reported a current ratio of 1.67x. A current ratio above 1.0x indicates that the company has more current assets than current liabilities, suggesting sufficient short-term liquidity.