Cineworld (LSE: CINE) shares were hit hard during the pandemic. With lockdowns enforced across the globe, the cinema chain was forced to shut its doors for months. As a consequence, the shares fell over 70% in 2020. So far, the picture in 2022 isn’t much better – the shares are down 16% in the last 30 days and over 6% year-to-date.

However, the world is steadily recovering from the pandemic, and consequently, cinema footfall is steadily increasing. This could help Cineworld rebuild its revenues and meet its heavy debt obligations. Therefore, could now be the perfect time for me to stock up on some cheap shares? Let’s take a closer look.

A good buy?

Although the current share price may not reflect it, I do see a number of positives for Cineworld shares. Firstly, it has just undertaken a massive marketing push to try and draw in consumers. Part of this has entailed cutting its prices to £3 per cinema entry, which seems like a great strategy to harness the increased footfall, and set itself aside from the competition. This growth has been supported by a number of high-grossing movies released in 2022, for example, Spider-Man: No Way Home, which was the first film to gross over $1.5bn at the box office since the Covid-19 pandemic.

In addition to this, the most recent trading update — for the six months up to 31 December — reported that group revenues had reached 88% of 2019 levels. This was a huge increase from the 50% reported in July 2021. More specifically, revenues in the US, Cineworld’s largest market, reached 91% of 2019 levels, highlighting an impressive recovery.

Obviously, the shares look cheap. But when comparing them to competition is where I see the real value. Cineworld currently trades on a mere 2.07 forward price-to-earnings ratio. Cineplex, its big competitor, trades on a forward P/E ratio of 33.4. This highlights the massive value that Cineworld shares offer.

Headwinds for Cineworld shares

While Cineworld shares look cheap, there are still some serious risks ahead of the firm.

The firm is still embroiled with a legal battle with its competitor Cineplex after the Ontario Superior Court ordered it to pay over £700m in damages in December 2021. This was mainly due to Cineworld withdrawing from a proposed takeover deal with Cineplex. After the announcement of this news, the shares fell 39% the next day. If the firm loses this battle, who’s to say the shares won’t fall by this magnitude again?

Losing this battle would also add to the enormous debt pile. In my opinion, this is something the firm’s balance sheet simply cannot afford. A primary reason for this is rising interest rates across the world, which will significantly magnify its debts.

The verdict

Overall, I am not comfortable buying Cineworld shares for my portfolio. While the shares are very cheap, I think this is because investors are realising the tough headwinds that Cineworld has ahead of it. In my opinion, it will take time for the firm to overcome these, and hence I will be steering clear in the meantime.

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The Cineworld (LSE: CINE) share price has climbed 20% in 2022 so far. Today, I’m asking whether this momentum can be sustained into next month and beyond.

Recovery in revenue

I’m actually not expecting all that much in the way of surprises when it comes to Cineworld’s full-year numbers on 17 March. After all, only a few weeks have passed since the company last provided an update on trading. 

In January, the battered mid-cap said performance and attendances had “steadily grown” over the six months to the end of December. In July 2021, for example, total revenue was 50% of what it had been in 2019. By the last month of 2021, this percentage had improved to 88%. Much of this increase can be attributed to popular releases such as Spider-Man: No Way Home, No Time to Die and Black Widow.

What’s far more important however, is how the company has traded so far this year. 

Cineworld share price: going higher?

On a positive note, the gradual (now complete) removal of Covid-19 restrictions over recent months can only be a good thing. Throw in the half-term holidays (and inevitably shocking British weather) and I reckon trading over the last couple of months has probably been solid, albeit not spectacular.

The slate of upcoming movies is also promising. A positive reaction from critics and fans to the new Batman film, for example, could help lift the Cineworld share price in advance of results day. Later in the year, we can expect sequels such as Top Gun 2 and Jurassic Park: Dominion.

Perhaps most importantly, there’s also been speculation in recent weeks that Cineworld will negotiate a deal with Canadian rival Cineplex over the former’s aborted deal to buy the latter. Agreeing to lower damages would actually be in Cineplex’s best interests. This is because it would receive very little (if anything) in the event of the business going bust. Avoiding bankruptcy would probably do no harm to the Cineworld share price either.

Red flags

Of course, lots of very rational arguments against investing in Cineworld remain. These include the reduced window between movie release dates and the same films being made available on streaming platforms. In fact, the rise in the cost of living also makes a monthly subscription to the latter look even better value for money than a trip to the flicks. 

Even if a deal is done with Cineplex, I also have to ask myself whether I’d want to own a stake in a company with such a horrific balance sheet. To be frank, there are so many far more robust businesses to choose from in the UK market.

20% up, but…

While the recent momentum might be welcome for those already holding the stock, we need to keep things in perspective. The Cineworld share price is still down 60% in the last 12 months. In the last five years, the company’s value has tumbled 86%.

I don’t think this pessimism is unjustified. And while there are certainly reasons for thinking that the stock could continue rising in March and beyond, I’m still not inclined to get on board even if it does.

If that means me missing out on the mother of all recoveries, so be it. The potential returns aren’t worth the stress of the journey, in my opinion. 

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It wouldn’t be inaccurate to claim that Cineworld (LSE: CINE) was one of the worst-affected companies by the outbreak of Covid-19. But for 2022 and beyond, could the present Cineworld share price be too cheap for me to ignore?

Possible positives

I love going to the movies and have missed doing so during the pandemic. Nothing quite compares to the sights and the sounds in a dark cinema. The reopening of cinemas, as well as a slate of long-delayed blockbuster releases, should be the shot in the arm Cineworld needs. Recent blockbuster films like Spider-Man: No Way Home and No Time To Die have helped to drive income levels above those seen before the pandemic.

Movies can generate a lot of cash. It’s not uncommon now for the big franchise releases to pull in between $500m and $1bn each, and 2022 has a lot of big releases still to come. There’s a new Marvel film, another Spider-Man, and I can’t wait to see the new Batman movie. But, despite the blockbusters released over the past few months, Cineworld’s share price has remained low. I wouldn’t be surprised if this was due to fears of more lockdowns, but those seem less likely each passing day.

Cineworld’s share price woes

So what else is holding the share price back? Cineworld’s shares were on a pretty consistent downtrend even before the pandemic. In February 2019 they were trading at 259p but fell to 181p in early 2020 before the pandemic even hit in the UK. Last year they slipped to 74.22p but have fallen even further to a low of 35.83p as I write. I certainly feel sympathy for those who bought the shares in 2018. I might be tempted by this low price alone. Warren Buffett has always stressed buying stocks when they’re cheap or ‘on sale’. But I’ll admit I’m still hesitant.

To stay afloat in the pandemic, Cineworld had to borrow billions. A business with high debt, inconsistent performance, and uncertainty ahead of it doesn’t usually see great share price performance.

The entertainment market is also very competitive. Covid-19 has accustomed many of us to lounging on our sofas and indulging in streaming services like Netflix and Disney+. As much as I love the cinema, watching films from home is much more convenient and far cheaper. The growth of these platforms may pose a long-term threat to Cineworld.

On top of that, while big-screen releases are great for cinema chains, they only get to take a share of ticket sales. A significant portion goes back to the film studio. In the case of big franchises, that can be more than 60%.  In addition, competition with other cinema chains in the UK means Cineworld faces an uphill battle.

Final thoughts

I don’t think Cineworld is the investment for me. I think that with careful management the company could turn things around. But there’s so much stacked against it right now that I don’t feel comfortable adding it to my portfolio.

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Cineworld (LSE: CINE) shares have climbed over 30% in value since the start of 2022. That’s not something I can ignore, especially as I’ve been bearish on the company for as long as I can remember.

Does the stock’s resurgence over recent weeks mean it’s now far too cheap and that there’s money to be made? Possibly. That said, there’s another company I’d be far more interested in buying right now.

Cineworld shares: Mission Impossible?

To be fair, Cineworld’s last update was actually better than I expected. Attendances had “steadily grown” over the six months to the end of 2021, no doubt boosted by the release of the long-awaited No Time to Die. The latest Spider-Man movie has also helped to improve revenue, allowing the company to generate positive cash flow again. 

The forthcoming slate of movies should build on this momentum. The new Batman film, releasing in March, Jurassic Park: Dominion, out in June, and Mission: Impossible 7, debuting in September, should be nailed-on blockbusters. The removal of Plan B restrictions in the UK, including the requirement to wear face masks, could/should prove another shot in the arm for Cineworld shares. 

But let’s be sensible. When it comes down to it, the odds of this business thriving again aren’t great. Even if Cineworld is successful in its appeal against the legal case it recently lost against Cineplex, the sheer amount of debt on the company’s books is a huge reason to steer clear.

The fact that it’s still the most heavily shorted stock on the entire UK stock market is another. Now throw in the competition it faces from streaming services. Speaking of which… 

Taking the Mickey 

If I were to buy a recovery play in the entertainment space right now, it would be US giant Disney (NYSE: DIS). Priced at a just over $200 a pop last March, the stock now changes hands for under $150. 

Reasons for this weakness include a slowing of growth at its streaming platform. Last November, Disney+ announced it had added 2.1 million subscribers in Q4 of its financial year. That’s down sharply from the 12.6 million in the previous three months.

But should investors really be surprised? Having (unintentionally) timed the launch of Disney+ perfectly to coincide with Covid-19 lockdowns, it was surely inevitable that things would slow.

Yes, a few poorly-received recent Marvel and Star Wars shows may be another factor. However, we can’t deny just how lucrative this intellectual property is and, importantly, will remain. Pixar is another jewel.

For me however, its the theme parks that make Disney a buy. If the pandemic really is to end in 2022, visitor numbers should begin to rise again as international travel bounces back. Sure, a bet on Cineworld could be more lucrative in the event of a short ‘squeeze’. However, I suspect the ride with Disney stock will be considerably less hair-raising.

High-risk stock

In sum, I’d much rather add Mickey and Co to my portfolio when markets reopen on Monday. As nice as it would have been to capture the recent jump on Cineworld shares, I’m still aiming my barge pole at the company.

This is a binary bet as I see it and the prospects for long-term investors, as opposed to nimble traders, aren’t great. 

Full-year numbers — including an update on its precarious financial position — will arrive in mid-March. 

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The primary reason behind the short-term fall is the Omicron variant and the threat it poses to the leisure sector. This sector was hit extremely hard by the pandemic, with lockdowns leading to customer numbers plummeting. However, does this drop present me with a buying opportunity? Let’s take a closer look.

A good opportunity?

Although the Omicron virus does present a risk for Cineworld, it looks as if its impact won’t be as bad as first expected. If this is the case, we could expect cinema capacity to keep climbing back towards pre-pandemic levels. This is something the firm has almost been able to achieve already, with its most recent report showing that capacity for October had reached 90% of the same period for 2019. If the firm is able to enhance its customer capacity throughout 2022, revenues will begin to recover. This could be a real positive for the Cineworld share price.

Assessing Cineworld shares’ value, they do look very cheap to me. Pre-pandemic, the shares were trading at around 180p. They’re now sitting at just 47p. In addition to this, the firm’s price-to-earnings ratio is just 2.5 times. For context P/E ratios below 10 are considered very good value.

Cineworld share price risks

Of course, the Cineworld share price being cheap makes sense. The firm’s most recent results were pretty appalling. For the six months up to June 2021, revenue came in at just $292m, down from over $700m in the same period in 2020 (which was itself very weak). In addition to this, debts have climbed to $4.6bn. Shrinking revenues and growing debts are a red flag for any firm.

The current economic environment also worries me. With inflation on the climb, many investors are expecting a rise in interest rates. The next Monetary Policy Committee meeting will be held on 16 December, where a potential rate decision will be made. If they do rise, it’s likely to magnify the large debts the firm has amassed throughout the past 18 months.

In addition to this, as my fellow Fool Royston Wild pointed out, the number of shares held in short positions has been growing substantially over the past few months. Around six months ago, just over 3% of the shares were ‘held short’. This number has since climbed to 9.4% of total floated shares. The fact that institutional investors are betting on the stock falling doesn’t fill me with confidence.

The Verdict

In my opinion, the risks for the Cineworld share price outweigh the positives. The Omicron variant poses a large risk to the wider retail leisure sector. In addition to this, poor results coupled with large debts worry me. Although the shares do look cheap, I’m not willing to take the risk for my portfolio just yet.

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The return of Bond

After being delayed three times, the new James Bond film finally hit the cinemas at the end of September. It was also released in the US at the start of this week. I feel that this has given Cineworld shares the boost they desperately needed.

The initial reaction to the new Bond has been extremely promising. In fact, in its opening weekend, the film had UK takings of £25.9m, higher than any previous Bond movie. It’s also received great reviews, which have corresponded with tickets selling very fast. As Cineworld is the largest cinema chain in the UK, it’s likely that it has been a very large beneficiary of this increased demand.

I also feel that the Bond film may be the catalyst for many customers returning to the cinema. In fact, when I went to watch the film (my first visit to a cinema since the start of the pandemic), it was completely full, and I came away very impressed by the whole cinema experience. Hopefully, this is the same for others. This personal experience is the main reason why I’ve changed my mind on Cineworld shares.

The risks remain

Of course, it would be unrealistic to state that one film could change the fortunes of Cineworld. This means that the multitude of risks I’ve previously highlighted remain.

For example, the company has long-term debt of $4.8bn, while cash only totals around $400m. This is leading to very high interest payments, which the company is struggling to pay due to its current unprofitability. It also has negative shareholder equity, which means that its liabilities outweigh its assets. This signals severe financial distress.

In addition, the ever-growing presence of Netflix, Disney Plus and Amazon Prime are constant threats to the health of the cinema industry. This is a risk for the future.

What am I doing with Cineworld shares?

Although I’m certainly more bullish than I’ve been previously, I’m still not rushing to buy. This is until I can see some further signs that demand will remain beyond the Bond film.

However, I now feel that the Cineworld share price may have significant upside potential. As the current most-shorted stock in the UK, there’s even the possibility of a short-squeeze, especially if it can gain further momentum over the next few months. Although gains are certainly not guaranteed, and there’s still the chance of the company collapsing, I’m going to keep a close eye on this FTSE 250 stock.  

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The Bond effect

While the recovery in the Cineworld share price can probably be attributed to a number of factors, the forthcoming release of No Time to Die is surely the main cause. Having been delayed multiple times by ‘you-know-what’, the 25th James Bond movie will hit the silver screen this Thursday. Understandably, management’s banking on its release being a catalyst for a revival in Cineworld’s fortunes. 

Despite some anxious pre-release chatter, I can’t see the film not being a success. This should be great news for CINE and, you’d suspect, its owners. Goodness knows they’ve suffered over the last couple of years! Despite its recent rally, the Cineworld share price is still 70% below where it stood in 2016.

Other reasons to be bullish

In a recent article by The Times, CEO Mooky Greidinger declared that “cinemas aren’t going anywhere” and that going to the movies was “still the most affordable form of entertainment today.” He then went on to highlight the social aspect of going to the cinema with friends.

Naturally, you wouldn’t expect the leader of a major cinema chain to say anything different. Even so, nothing here sounds controversial. Moreover, the slate of film releases looks in far better health. Top Gun 2, Dune and Matrix 4 are all on the horizon. Colder weather should also begin pushing more people towards its sites.

On the other hand…

But let’s be honest. Even if all of the above come to fruition, I think it’s fair to say Covid-19 has succeeded in changing the movie business forever.

The permanent shortening of the ‘cinematic window’, for example, would surely be bad news for CINE. Even if movies continue to be released on the big screen first, the precedent set during the multiple lockdowns has only served to adjust consumer expectations. It’s another reminder that all business is based on the removal of friction.

Levels of executive pay is another thorny issue. While I expect those in charge to be suitably rewarded for steering a company through tough times, the bonus scheme announced in January left a nasty taste. Based on this, Greideinger takes home £33m if the share price hits 190p in three years. That doesn’t sit well with me given how staff were treated in 2020. 

That also looks like a tough target given the shedload of debt the FTSE 250 stock carries. For its part, CINE believes it can successfully address this burden in time. Whether this involves a mooted US listing or not, that’s a big weight to be carrying around in a very uncertain world. 

Cineworld share price: 100p-bound?

Assuming we don’t see a resurgence of Covid-19, I think there’s a good chance (but no guarantee) the Cineworld share price could breach 100p soon. This would give new holders a gain of around 25% from here. 

Even so, I’m still convinced CINE stock just isn’t for me. There are simply too many question marks surrounding its long-term future to make me think it will hit that three-year target without a big (Bond-esque) struggle against an unpredictable Mr Market.

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Since peaking in mid-March at 122p, Cineworld (LSE: CINE) shares have lost 50% of their value. It was expected that the Cineworld share price would boom as lockdowns eased, however, this doesn’t seem to have been been the case. There are a few reasons why this dip could be a good buying opportunity for my portfolio, but there are still long-term risks ahead of the UK multiplex cinema chain.

Pandemic problems

Cineworld shares were hammered by the pandemic. With multiple UK lockdowns, the cinema industry ground to a halt. The 2021 half-year results highlight the continued strain on the firm. Revenue came in at just $293m with a loss before tax of $659m. In addition to this, monthly cash burn was around $45m. Net debt also increased by $81m, reaching $4.6bn.

Another problem the pandemic brought to the fore is the dominance of streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime. As my fellow Fool Gemma Blackwell pointed out, film viewing is now twice as likely on one of these platforms as it is in a traditional cinema. Moving forward, Cineworld will need to find ways to overcome this competition if it wants to stay afloat in the market.

Cineworld shares: bull case

That being said, there are a number of reasons I think Cineworld shares could rise in the shorter term. As we continue to move out of the pandemic, it’s likely that customer demand will pick up again. In fact, Cineworld has already reported attendance figures reaching 50% of pre-pandemic levels. I expect this demand to continue picking up throughout the remainder of 2021.

Another factor driving demand is the line-up of new releases Cineworld has coming up. This is due to a Covid-related backlog of new films from franchises such as The Matrix and James Bond. With many of these films being released exclusively to Cineworld, this sets it aside from online streaming services.

The firm has also been able to effectively rebuild its balance sheet having secured an additional $213m in liquidity. This liquidity will be issued in addition to over $800m secured during the pandemic. While this increases long-term liabilities, it allows the firm to more quickly recover from the virus’s impacts. I expect this to help Cineworld shares in the short term.

The verdict

Cineworld has a long way to go before I would consider adding its shares to my portfolio. The excessive financial strain on the firm won’t be permanently lifted by a temporary increase in demand. In addition to this, I don’t think Cineworld will be able to compete with online giants Netflix and Amazon much longer. Although liquidity help is good in the short term, it only places more strain on Cineworld in the long run. 

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