CABLE ONE INC (CABO) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:CABO - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US12685J1051 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, CABO scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CABO was compared to 97 industry peers in the Media industry. CABO scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. CABO is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. CABO also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CABO had negative earnings in the past year.
CABO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CABO had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
CABO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 0.27%, CABO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.76% of the companies in the same industry.
CABO's Return On Equity of 0.96% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CABO outperforms 58.76% of its industry peers.
CABO has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.46%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CABO outperforms 84.54% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CABO is in line with the industry average of 7.56%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.72%) for CABO is below the current ROIC(8.46%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.27% | ||
| ROE | 0.96% | ||
| ROIC | 8.46% |
ROA(3y)2.31%
ROA(5y)3.58%
ROE(3y)8.85%
ROE(5y)12.63%
ROIC(3y)6.72%
ROIC(5y)6.82%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.87%, CABO is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.76% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CABO has declined.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 28.40%, CABO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.97% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CABO has remained more or less at the same level.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 73.64%, CABO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.63% of the companies in the same industry.
CABO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 28.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.87% | ||
| GM | 73.64% |
OM growth 3Y-0.89%
OM growth 5Y0.55%
PM growth 3Y-63.05%
PM growth 5Y-43.04%
GM growth 3Y0.91%
GM growth 5Y1.98%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CABO is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CABO has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, CABO has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CABO is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
CABO has an Altman-Z score of 0.97. This is a bad value and indicates that CABO is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CABO has a Altman-Z score (0.97) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CABO is 10.97, which is on the high side as it means it would take CABO, 10.97 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CABO has a better Debt to FCF ratio (10.97) than 61.86% of its industry peers.
CABO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.67. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CABO (1.67) is worse than 70.10% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.67 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.97 |
ROIC/WACC1.48
WACC5.71%
2.3 Liquidity
CABO has a Current Ratio of 0.36. This is a bad value and indicates that CABO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CABO (0.36) is worse than 89.69% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.36 indicates that CABO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.36, CABO is not doing good in the industry: 89.69% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.36 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CABO shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -103.62%.
Measured over the past years, CABO shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -27.87% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 18.05% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.22% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-103.62%
EPS 3Y-49.37%
EPS 5Y-27.87%
EPS Q2Q%-94.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.05%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.55%
Revenue growth 5Y6.22%
Sales Q2Q%-5.86%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CABO will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 27.61% on average per year.
CABO is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -3.10% yearly.
EPS Next Y328.3%
EPS Next 2Y121.17%
EPS Next 3Y59.59%
EPS Next 5Y27.61%
Revenue Next Year-4.15%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.09%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.67%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.1%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
CABO reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.62 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CABO.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CABO indicates a rather cheap valuation: CABO is cheaper than 92.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CABO to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.90), we can say CABO is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CABO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.72% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CABO indicates a rather cheap valuation: CABO is cheaper than 92.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.64 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CABO's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of CABO may justify a higher PE ratio.
CABO's earnings are expected to grow with 59.59% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y121.17%
EPS Next 3Y59.59%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.44%, CABO is a good candidate for dividend investing.
The stock price of CABO dropped by -46.11% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.78, CABO pays a better dividend. On top of this CABO pays more dividend than 90.72% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, CABO pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.44% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CABO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.27%!
CABO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
As CABO did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.27%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
5.3 Sustainability
399.75% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CABO. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CABO is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP399.75%
EPS Next 2Y121.17%
EPS Next 3Y59.59%
137.36
+1.15 (+0.84%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners112.92%
Inst Owner Change8.25%
Ins Owners9.29%
Ins Owner Change29.04%
Market Cap773.34M
Analysts51.67
Price Target372.1 (170.89%)
Short Float %18.97%
Short Ratio4.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.44% |
Yearly Dividend12.09
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.27%
DP399.75%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-193.72%
Min EPS beat(2)-292.8%
Max EPS beat(2)-94.64%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-102.57%
Min EPS beat(4)-292.8%
Max EPS beat(4)-4.65%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-54.23%
EPS beat(12)1
Avg EPS beat(12)-58.25%
EPS beat(16)3
Avg EPS beat(16)-42.67%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.57%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.55%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.43%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.67%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.51%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.1%
PT rev (1m)-1.35%
PT rev (3m)-14.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)-31.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.91%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.62 | ||
| P/S | 0.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.26 | ||
| P/B | 0.44 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.64 |
EPS(TTM)-1.57
EYN/A
EPS(NY)29.74
Fwd EY21.65%
FCF(TTM)57.57
FCFY41.91%
OCF(TTM)109.36
OCFY79.62%
SpS348.16
BVpS315.36
TBVpS-296.88
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.27% | ||
| ROE | 0.96% | ||
| ROCE | 9.86% | ||
| ROIC | 8.46% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.69% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.21% | ||
| OM | 28.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.87% | ||
| GM | 73.64% | ||
| FCFM | 16.54% |
ROA(3y)2.31%
ROA(5y)3.58%
ROE(3y)8.85%
ROE(5y)12.63%
ROIC(3y)6.72%
ROIC(5y)6.82%
ROICexc(3y)6.92%
ROICexc(5y)7.26%
ROICexgc(3y)15.59%
ROICexgc(5y)16.02%
ROCE(3y)7.83%
ROCE(5y)7.95%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-4.39%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-10.84%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.75%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.55%
OM growth 3Y-0.89%
OM growth 5Y0.55%
PM growth 3Y-63.05%
PM growth 5Y-43.04%
GM growth 3Y0.91%
GM growth 5Y1.98%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.67 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.97 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 85.37% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 14.88% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.77 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.55% | ||
| Profit Quality | 1896.84% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.97 |
F-Score5
WACC5.71%
ROIC/WACC1.48
Cap/Depr(3y)103.71%
Cap/Depr(5y)107.52%
Cap/Sales(3y)21.57%
Cap/Sales(5y)22.27%
Profit Quality(3y)957.27%
Profit Quality(5y)614.16%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-103.62%
EPS 3Y-49.37%
EPS 5Y-27.87%
EPS Q2Q%-94.33%
EPS Next Y328.3%
EPS Next 2Y121.17%
EPS Next 3Y59.59%
EPS Next 5Y27.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.05%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.55%
Revenue growth 5Y6.22%
Sales Q2Q%-5.86%
Revenue Next Year-4.15%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.09%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.67%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.1%
EBIT growth 1Y5.75%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.44%
EBIT growth 5Y6.81%
EBIT Next Year74.38%
EBIT Next 3Y21.98%
EBIT Next 5Y7.5%
FCF growth 1Y7.93%
FCF growth 3Y6.48%
FCF growth 5Y10.46%
OCF growth 1Y-13.41%
OCF growth 3Y-1.94%
OCF growth 5Y6.2%