Lionsgate Studios Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 1/6
Lionsgate Studios has a total shareholder equity of $-1.1B and total debt of $4.0B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to -351.7%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $5.2B and $6.4B respectively. Lionsgate Studios's EBIT is $248.9M making its interest coverage ratio 0.9. It has cash and short-term investments of $182.4M.
Key information
-351.72%
Debt to equity ratio
US$3.98b
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | 0.9x |
| Cash | US$182.40m |
| Equity | -US$1.13b |
| Total liabilities | US$6.38b |
| Total assets | US$5.24b |
Recent financial health updates
Recent updates
LION: Mnuchin Board Role And Worsening Revenue Outlook Will Drive Further Downside
Analysts now see fair value for Lionsgate Studios at $8.52 per share, up from $8.00. This reflects updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and P/E assumptions.
LION: Higher Margins And Lower P/E Multiple Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have kept their $12.00 price target for Lionsgate Studios in place. They point to updated assumptions that pair slightly softer revenue expectations with higher projected profit margins and a lower future P/E multiple as reasons to maintain their view.Lionsgate: Will Continue To Roar
Mar 25
LION: Mnuchin Agreement And Higher Margins Will Support Future Earnings Power
Analysts have raised their price target on Lionsgate Studios to $11.06, attributing the revision to a modestly lower discount rate as well as slightly stronger projected profit margins and P/E assumptions. What's in the News Scentbird launched a limited-time Twilight Eau de Parfum tied to Lionsgate's The Twilight Saga, using social-first storytelling, experiential sampling, and out-of-home ads to reach fans (Scentbird collaboration announcement).LION: Higher Future P/E Expectations Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have maintained their $12.00 price target on Lionsgate Studios. Instead, they are adjusting key inputs, including a lower discount rate, softer revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, and a much higher future P/E estimate to reflect what they see as a different balance of risk and potential reward in the story.LION: Mnuchin Agreement And Higher Margins Will Reshape Future Earnings Power
Analysts have raised their price target on Lionsgate Studios from about $8.61 to approximately $11.06 per share, citing updated assumptions that include a higher profit margin outlook, a revised future P/E multiple, and adjusted views on revenue trends and discount rates. What's in the News Lionsgate Studios expanded its board by one seat to add Steven Mnuchin, reflecting an agreement with him and his firm Liberty 77 Capital LP (Key Developments).LION: Mnuchin Influence And Lower P/E Assumptions Will Not Prevent Further Downside
Analysts have lifted their price target on Lionsgate Studios to US$8.00, citing slightly lower assumed discount rates, a modestly smaller projected revenue decline, a marginally higher profit margin outlook, and a reduced future P/E of 13.01x from 13.96x. What's in the News Lionsgate Studios expanded its board by one seat to add Steven Mnuchin on January 26, 2026, as part of an agreement with him and Liberty 77 Capital LP (Key Developments).LION: Higher Margin Outlook And Completed Buyback Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Lionsgate Studios from US$11.00 to US$12.00, citing slightly less severe revenue contraction, a higher projected profit margin near 4.2%, and a lower assumed future P/E of about 43.9x as the key drivers of the change. What's in the News Lionsgate Studios reported that from July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025, it repurchased 0 shares for US$0 million under its existing buyback program (Key Developments).LION: Higher Margin Outlook And Completed Buyback Will Support Stronger Share Price
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Lionsgate Studios at US$11.00. They cite slightly softer revenue growth assumptions and a small improvement in expected profit margins, which together support a modestly lower future P/E multiple of 65.09x compared with 66.80x previously.LION: Higher Future Earnings Multiple Will Support Stronger Share Price Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target on Lionsgate Studios slightly higher to about $11.00 per share, citing a modestly higher fair value estimate that more than offsets slightly weaker long term growth and margin assumptions. Valuation Changes The Fair Value Estimate has risen slightly from about $10.71 to $11.00 per share, reflecting a modest upward revision in intrinsic value.Lionsgate Studios Corp.'s (NYSE:LION) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking After Shares Rocket 26%
Dec 24
LION: Future Profit Margins Will Offset Revenue Pressure And Higher Required Returns
Analysts have raised their price target on Lionsgate Studios by approximately 14 percent to reflect improved long term profit margin expectations and a more reasonable future earnings multiple, even as they incorporate a slightly higher discount rate and revenue headwinds into their models. Valuation Changes The fair value estimate has risen slightly, moving from 7.0 to 8.0, reflecting higher confidence in long-term earnings power.Future Share Buyback Activity And Digital Moves Will Reshape Entertainment Markets
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Lionsgate Studios from $8.91 to $8.61, citing marginal adjustments in future revenue projections and profitability expectations. What's in the News Between April 1, 2025 and June 30, 2025, Lionsgate Studios did not repurchase any shares.Lionsgate Studios Corp. (NYSE:LION) Shares Could Be 24% Above Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Oct 03Global Digital Demand And Franchises Will Unlock Value
Separation from Starz and focus on content allows Lionsgate to streamline operations, improve margins, and drive earnings growth.Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: LION has negative shareholder equity, which is a more serious situation than short term assets not covering short term liabilities.
Long Term Liabilities: LION has negative shareholder equity, which is a more serious situation than short term assets not covering long term liabilities.
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: LION has negative shareholder equity, which is a more serious situation than a high debt level.
Reducing Debt: LION's has negative shareholder equity, so we do not need to check if its debt has reduced over time.
Balance Sheet
Cash Runway Analysis
For companies that have on average been loss-making in the past, we assess whether they have at least 1 year of cash runway.
Stable Cash Runway: LION has sufficient cash runway for more than a year based on its current free cash flow.
Forecast Cash Runway: LION has less than a year of cash runway if free cash flow continues to reduce at historical rates of 14.5% each year
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/01 12:50 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/03/31 |
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Analyst Sources
Lionsgate Studios Corp. is covered by 31 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Joseph Bonner | Argus Research Company |
| Marla Backer | Ascendiant Capital Markets LLC |
| Eric Handler | Barclays |