National CineMedia, Inc. Stock Plummets to New 52-Week Low of $4.11

National CineMedia, Inc. has reached a new 52-week low, trading at USD 4.11 on October 14, 2025. This marks a significant decline for the microcap company, which operates within the Media & Entertainment industry. Over the past year, National CineMedia has experienced a performance drop of 13.64%, contrasting sharply with the S&P 500's gain of 14.44%.
The company's financial metrics reveal a challenging landscape. With a market capitalization of USD 435 million, National CineMedia is classified as a microcap stock. It currently has a negative return on equity of -6.10% and a price-to-book ratio of 1.24. The dividend yield stands at an impressive 19.74%, although this is juxtaposed against a backdrop of negative operating profits and a significant year-over-year increase in raw material costs by 36.72%.

In the most recent financial results, the company reported a pre-tax profit decline of 32.18%, contributing to a troubling trend of falling profits, which have decreased by 102.5% over the past year. These factors have led to a perception of increased risk associated with the stock, as it continues to underperform relative to broader market indices.