AMC Networks Debt

AMCX Stock  USD 8.35  0.04  0.48%   
AMC Networks holds a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.332. At this time, AMC Networks' Short and Long Term Debt Total is fairly stable compared to the past year. Net Debt is likely to rise to about 2.3 B in 2024, whereas Short Term Debt is likely to drop slightly above 88.7 M in 2024. With a high degree of financial leverage come high-interest payments, which usually reduce AMC Networks' Earnings Per Share (EPS).

Asset vs Debt

Equity vs Debt

AMC Networks' liquidity is one of the most fundamental aspects of both its future profitability and its ability to meet different types of ongoing financial obligations. AMC Networks' cash, liquid assets, total liabilities, and shareholder equity can be utilized to evaluate how much leverage the Company is using to sustain its current operations. For traders, higher-leverage indicators usually imply a higher risk to shareholders. In addition, it helps AMC Stock's retail investors understand whether an upcoming fall or rise in the market will negatively affect AMC Networks' stakeholders.

AMC Networks Quarterly Net Debt

1.69 Billion

For most companies, including AMC Networks, marketable securities, inventories, and receivables are the most common assets that could be converted to cash. However, for AMC Networks, the most critical issue when managing liquidity is ensuring that current assets are properly aligned with current liabilities. If they are not, AMC Networks' management will need to obtain alternative financing to ensure there are always enough cash equivalents on the balance sheet to meet obligations.
Price Book
0.3513
Book Value
23.895
Operating Margin
0.1766
Profit Margin
0.0229
Return On Assets
0.0514
Given that AMC Networks' debt-to-equity ratio measures a Company's obligations relative to the value of its net assets, it is usually used by traders to estimate the extent to which AMC Networks is acquiring new debt as a mechanism of leveraging its assets. A high debt-to-equity ratio is generally associated with increased risk, implying that it has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. Another way to look at debt-to-equity ratios is to compare the overall debt load of AMC Networks to its assets or equity, showing how much of the company assets belong to shareholders vs. creditors. If shareholders own more assets, AMC Networks is said to be less leveraged. If creditors hold a majority of AMC Networks' assets, the Company is said to be highly leveraged.
At this time, AMC Networks' Non Current Liabilities Total is fairly stable compared to the past year. Non Current Liabilities Other is likely to rise to about 234.7 M in 2024, whereas Total Current Liabilities is likely to drop slightly above 835.2 M in 2024.
  
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AMC Networks Bond Ratings

AMC Networks financial ratings play a critical role in determining how much AMC Networks have to pay to access credit markets, i.e., the amount of interest on their issued debt. The threshold between investment-grade and speculative-grade ratings has important market implications for AMC Networks' borrowing costs.
Piotroski F Score
6
HealthyView
Beneish M Score
(2.24)
Unlikely ManipulatorView

AMC Networks Debt to Cash Allocation

As AMC Networks follows its natural business cycle, the capital allocation decisions will not magically go away. AMC Networks' decision-makers have to determine if most of the cash flows will be poured back into or reinvested in the business, reserved for other projects beyond operational needs, or paid back to stakeholders and investors.
AMC Networks currently holds 2.48 B in liabilities with Debt to Equity (D/E) ratio of 2.33, implying the company greatly relies on financing operations through barrowing. AMC Networks has a current ratio of 1.84, which is within standard range for the sector. Note, when we think about AMC Networks' use of debt, we should always consider it together with its cash and equity.

AMC Networks Common Stock Shares Outstanding Over Time

AMC Networks Assets Financed by Debt

The debt-to-assets ratio shows the degree to which AMC Networks uses debt to finance its assets. It includes both long-term and short-term borrowings maturing within one year. It also includes both tangible and intangible assets, such as goodwill.

AMC Networks Debt Ratio

    
  73.0   
It appears most of the AMC Networks' assets are financed through debt. Typically, companies with high debt-to-asset ratios are said to be highly leveraged. The higher the ratio, the greater risk will be associated with the AMC Networks' operation. In addition, a high debt-to-assets ratio may indicate a low borrowing capacity of AMC Networks, which in turn will lower the firm's financial flexibility.

AMC Networks Corporate Bonds Issued

AMC Short Long Term Debt Total

Short Long Term Debt Total

3.06 Billion

At this time, AMC Networks' Short and Long Term Debt Total is fairly stable compared to the past year.

Understaning AMC Networks Use of Financial Leverage

Understanding the structure of AMC Networks' debt obligations provides insight if it is worth investing in it. Financial leverage can amplify the potential profits to AMC Networks' owners, but it also increases the potential losses and risk of financial distress, including bankruptcy, if the firm cannot cover its cost of debt.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Short and Long Term Debt Total2.5 B3.1 B
Net Debt1.9 B2.3 B
Short Term Debt101.2 M88.7 M
Long Term Debt2.3 B3.1 B
Long Term Debt Total3.4 B3.4 B
Short and Long Term Debt67.5 M64.1 M
Net Debt To EBITDA 1.43  1.36 
Debt To Equity 2.37  2.49 
Interest Debt Per Share 54.01  36.91 
Debt To Assets 0.50  0.73 
Long Term Debt To Capitalization 0.69  1.18 
Total Debt To Capitalization 0.70  1.18 
Debt Equity Ratio 2.37  2.49 
Debt Ratio 0.50  0.73 
Cash Flow To Debt Ratio 0.08  0.14 
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What is Financial Leverage?

Financial leverage is the use of borrowed money (debt) to finance the purchase of assets with the expectation that the income or capital gain from the new asset will exceed the cost of borrowing. In most cases, the debt provider will limit how much risk it is ready to take and indicate a limit on the extent of the leverage it will allow. In the case of asset-backed lending, the financial provider uses the assets as collateral until the borrower repays the loan. In the case of a cash flow loan, the general creditworthiness of the company is used to back the loan. The concept of leverage is common in the business world. It is mostly used to boost the returns on equity capital of a company, especially when the business is unable to increase its operating efficiency and returns on total investment. Because earnings on borrowing are higher than the interest payable on debt, the company's total earnings will increase, ultimately boosting stockholders' profits.

Leverage and Capital Costs

The debt to equity ratio plays a role in the working average cost of capital (WACC). The overall interest on debt represents the break-even point that must be obtained to profitability in a given venture. Thus, WACC is essentially the average interest an organization owes on the capital it has borrowed for leverage. Let's say equity represents 60% of borrowed capital, and debt is 40%. This results in a financial leverage calculation of 40/60, or 0.6667. The organization owes 10% on all equity and 5% on all debt. That means that the weighted average cost of capital is (.4)(5) + (.6)(10) - or 8%. For every $10,000 borrowed, this organization will owe $800 in interest. Profit must be higher than 8% on the project to offset the cost of interest and justify this leverage.

Benefits of Financial Leverage

Leverage provides the following benefits for companies:
  • Leverage is an essential tool a company's management can use to make the best financing and investment decisions.
  • It provides a variety of financing sources by which the firm can achieve its target earnings.
  • Leverage is also an essential technique in investing as it helps companies set a threshold for the expansion of business operations. For example, it can be used to recommend restrictions on business expansion once the projected return on additional investment is lower than the cost of debt.
By borrowing funds, the firm incurs a debt that must be paid. But, this debt is paid in small installments over a relatively long period of time. This frees funds for more immediate use in the stock market. For example, suppose a company can afford a new factory but will be left with negligible free cash. In that case, it may be better to finance the factory and spend the cash on hand on inputs, labor, or even hold a significant portion as a reserve against unforeseen circumstances.

The Risk of Financial Leverage

The most obvious and apparent risk of leverage is that if price changes unexpectedly, the leveraged position can lead to severe losses. For example, imagine a hedge fund seeded by $50 worth of investor money. The hedge fund borrows another $50 and buys an asset worth $100, leading to a leverage ratio of 2:1. For the investor, this is neither good nor bad -- until the asset price changes. If the asset price goes up 10 percent, the investor earns $10 on $50 of capital, a net gain of 20 percent, and is very pleased with the increased gains from the leverage. However, if the asset price crashes unexpectedly, say by 30 percent, the investor loses $30 on $50 of capital, suffering a 60 percent loss. In other words, the effect of leverage is to increase the volatility of returns and increase the effects of a price change on the asset to the bottom line while increasing the chance for profit as well.