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CABLE ONE INC (CABO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:CABO - US12685J1051 - Common Stock

144.02 USD
-2.21 (-1.51%)
Last: 11/4/2025, 8:04:32 PM
144.02 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/4/2025, 8:04:32 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, CABO scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CABO was compared to 95 industry peers in the Media industry. CABO has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. CABO has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally CABO also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CABO has reported negative net income.
In the past year CABO had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CABO has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CABO had a positive operating cash flow.
CABO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCABO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of CABO (-8.60%) is worse than 66.32% of its industry peers.
CABO has a worse Return On Equity (-37.12%) than 63.16% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CABO (7.53%) is better than 81.05% of its industry peers.
CABO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.75%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.55%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.75%) for CABO is below the current ROIC(7.53%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -8.6%
ROE -37.12%
ROIC 7.53%
ROA(3y)2.31%
ROA(5y)3.58%
ROE(3y)8.85%
ROE(5y)12.63%
ROIC(3y)6.75%
ROIC(5y)6.84%
CABO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCABO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

CABO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CABO has a Operating Margin of 28.45%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CABO outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CABO has remained more or less at the same level.
CABO has a Gross Margin of 73.63%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CABO outperforms 87.37% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CABO has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 28.45%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 73.63%
OM growth 3Y-0.38%
OM growth 5Y0.86%
PM growth 3Y-63.05%
PM growth 5Y-43.04%
GM growth 3Y0.91%
GM growth 5Y1.98%
CABO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCABO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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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.
CABO has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CABO has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CABO has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CABO Yearly Shares OutstandingCABO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1M 2M 3M 4M 5M
CABO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCABO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.83, we must say that CABO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CABO has a Altman-Z score of 0.83. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CABO outperforms 47.37% of its industry peers.
CABO has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.03. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CABO would need 11.03 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CABO's Debt to FCF ratio of 11.03 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CABO outperforms 56.84% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.17 is on the high side and indicates that CABO has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.17, CABO is doing worse than 71.58% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.17
Debt/FCF 11.03
Altman-Z 0.83
ROIC/WACC1.31
WACC5.75%
CABO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCABO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.37 indicates that CABO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.37, CABO is doing worse than 85.26% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.37 indicates that CABO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CABO's Quick ratio of 0.37 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CABO is outperformed by 85.26% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.37
Quick Ratio 0.37
CABO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCABO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CABO shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -117.24%.
The earnings per share for CABO have been decreasing by -27.87% on average. This is quite bad
CABO shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -24.21%.
CABO shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.22% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-117.24%
EPS 3Y-49.37%
EPS 5Y-27.87%
EPS Q2Q%-64.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.21%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.55%
Revenue growth 5Y6.22%
Sales Q2Q%-3.39%

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 26.51% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CABO will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.23% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-254.68%
EPS Next 2Y102.46%
EPS Next 3Y57.07%
EPS Next 5Y26.51%
Revenue Next Year-4.34%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.79%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.64%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.23%

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.
CABO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCABO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B
CABO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCABO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 20 40 60

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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 5.78 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CABO.
85.26% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CABO, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.27, CABO is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 5.78
CABO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCABO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 -10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

85.26% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CABO, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CABO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.56
EV/EBITDA 5.31
CABO Per share dataCABO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 100 -100 200 -200

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of CABO may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CABO's earnings are expected to grow with 57.07% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y102.46%
EPS Next 3Y57.07%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CABO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.97%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.47, CABO pays a better dividend. On top of this CABO pays more dividend than 87.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CABO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.97%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of CABO grows each year by 7.27%, which is quite nice.
CABO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
CABO Yearly Dividends per shareCABO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of CABO are negative and hence is the payout ratio. CABO will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
CABO's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-10.31%
EPS Next 2Y102.46%
EPS Next 3Y57.07%
CABO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCABO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

CABLE ONE INC

NYSE:CABO (11/4/2025, 8:04:32 PM)

After market: 144.02 0 (0%)

144.02

-2.21 (-1.51%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/amc
Earnings (Next)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Inst Owners107.55%
Inst Owner Change-2.33%
Ins Owners9.42%
Ins Owner Change13.38%
Market Cap810.83M
Revenue(TTM)1.54B
Net Income(TTM)-496392000
Analysts51.67
Price Target305.59 (112.19%)
Short Float %17.79%
Short Ratio8.28
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.97%
Yearly Dividend12.09
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.27%
DP-10.31%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-Date02-18 2025-02-18 (2.95)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-69.28%
Min EPS beat(2)-94.64%
Max EPS beat(2)-43.92%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-112.39%
Min EPS beat(4)-292.8%
Max EPS beat(4)-18.19%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-56.55%
EPS beat(12)1
Avg EPS beat(12)-60.49%
EPS beat(16)2
Avg EPS beat(16)-48.4%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.57%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.47%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.43%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.69%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.42%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.26%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-13.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-137.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 5.78
P/S 0.53
P/FCF 2.56
P/OCF 1.34
P/B 0.61
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.31
EPS(TTM)-7.44
EYN/A
EPS(NY)24.92
Fwd EY17.3%
FCF(TTM)56.26
FCFY39.06%
OCF(TTM)107.48
OCFY74.63%
SpS273.97
BVpS237.55
TBVpS-267.84
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -8.6%
ROE -37.12%
ROCE 8.78%
ROIC 7.53%
ROICexc 7.76%
ROICexgc 18.73%
OM 28.45%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 73.63%
FCFM 20.53%
ROA(3y)2.31%
ROA(5y)3.58%
ROE(3y)8.85%
ROE(5y)12.63%
ROIC(3y)6.75%
ROIC(5y)6.84%
ROICexc(3y)6.95%
ROICexc(5y)7.28%
ROICexgc(3y)15.67%
ROICexgc(5y)16.06%
ROCE(3y)7.87%
ROCE(5y)7.97%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.9%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-10.56%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.24%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.27%
OM growth 3Y-0.38%
OM growth 5Y0.86%
PM growth 3Y-63.05%
PM growth 5Y-43.04%
GM growth 3Y0.91%
GM growth 5Y1.98%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.27
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.17
Debt/FCF 11.03
Debt/EBITDA 3.71
Cap/Depr 84.23%
Cap/Sales 18.7%
Interest Coverage 3.04
Cash Conversion 77.45%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.37
Quick Ratio 0.37
Altman-Z 0.83
F-Score3
WACC5.75%
ROIC/WACC1.31
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)-117.24%
EPS 3Y-49.37%
EPS 5Y-27.87%
EPS Q2Q%-64.51%
EPS Next Y-254.68%
EPS Next 2Y102.46%
EPS Next 3Y57.07%
EPS Next 5Y26.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.21%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.55%
Revenue growth 5Y6.22%
Sales Q2Q%-3.39%
Revenue Next Year-4.34%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.79%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.64%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.23%
EBIT growth 1Y-30.33%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.93%
EBIT growth 5Y7.14%
EBIT Next Year73.45%
EBIT Next 3Y21.22%
EBIT Next 5Y11.08%
FCF growth 1Y-4.4%
FCF growth 3Y6.48%
FCF growth 5Y10.46%
OCF growth 1Y-15.52%
OCF growth 3Y-1.94%
OCF growth 5Y6.2%

CABLE ONE INC / CABO FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CABO.


Can you provide the valuation status for CABLE ONE INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CABLE ONE INC (CABO). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CABLE ONE INC?

CABLE ONE INC (CABO) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for CABO stock?

The financial health rating of CABLE ONE INC (CABO) is 2 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CABO stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CABLE ONE INC (CABO) is expected to decline by -254.68% in the next year.