CABLE ONE INC (CABO) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:CABO - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US12685J1051 - Common Stock
Overall CABO gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CABO against 92 industry peers in the Media industry. CABO scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on CABO. CABO also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CABO had positive earnings in the past year.
CABO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CABO has been profitable.
In the past 5 years CABO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
CABO has a Return On Assets of 4.24%. This is in the better half of the industry: CABO outperforms 77.01% of its industry peers.
CABO has a better Return On Equity (14.98%) than 82.76% of its industry peers.
CABO's Return On Invested Capital of 6.98% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CABO outperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
CABO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.61%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.90%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.98%) for CABO is above the 3 year average (5.61%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.24% | ||
| ROE | 14.98% | ||
| ROIC | 6.98% |
ROA(3y)3.83%
ROA(5y)4.79%
ROE(3y)14.62%
ROE(5y)17.09%
ROIC(3y)5.61%
ROIC(5y)6.28%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.06%, CABO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.95% of the companies in the same industry.
CABO's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 30.42%, CABO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CABO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CABO has a Gross Margin of 73.62%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CABO outperforms 88.51% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CABO has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 30.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.06% | ||
| GM | 73.62% |
OM growth 3Y3.12%
OM growth 5Y4.02%
PM growth 3Y-11.47%
PM growth 5Y0.73%
GM growth 3Y2.53%
GM growth 5Y2.4%
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 less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CABO has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CABO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.21, we must say that CABO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CABO has a Altman-Z score (1.21) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CABO is 11.16, which is on the high side as it means it would take CABO, 11.16 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CABO has a Debt to FCF ratio (11.16) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.85 is on the high side and indicates that CABO has dependencies on debt financing.
CABO's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.85 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CABO is outperformed by 71.26% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.85 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.21 |
ROIC/WACC1.3
WACC5.38%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.93 indicates that CABO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.93, CABO is not doing good in the industry: 78.16% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CABO has a Quick Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that CABO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CABO has a Quick ratio of 0.93. This is in the lower half of the industry: CABO underperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 263.62% over the past year.
CABO shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.32% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 18.72% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, CABO shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.37% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)263.62%
EPS 3Y2.65%
EPS 5Y9.32%
EPS Q2Q%15.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.72%
Revenue growth 3Y8.19%
Revenue growth 5Y9.37%
Sales Q2Q%-6.37%
3.2 Future
CABO is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -7.68% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.38% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-25.87%
EPS Next 2Y-4.05%
EPS Next 3Y-1.86%
EPS Next 5Y-7.68%
Revenue Next Year-6.11%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.31%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.47%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.38%
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 decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
CABO is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.36.
88.51% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CABO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CABO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.86, the valuation of CABO can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CABO is valued cheaper than 88.51% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.44. CABO is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.86 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CABO indicates a rather cheap valuation: CABO is cheaper than 86.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
83.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CABO, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.33 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CABO has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.79
EPS Next 2Y-4.05%
EPS Next 3Y-1.86%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CABO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.57%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
CABO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.46. CABO pays more dividend than 83.91% of the companies in the same industry.
CABO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.28.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.57% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CABO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.06%!
CABO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CABO has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.06%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
5.3 Sustainability
24.00% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CABO. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP24%
EPS Next 2Y-4.05%
EPS Next 3Y-1.86%
CABLE ONE INC
NYSE:CABO (1/22/2025, 4:15:00 PM)
After market: 325.01 0 (0%)325.01
-0.25 (-0.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners114.73%
Inst Owner Change0.09%
Ins Owners10.49%
Ins Owner Change14.52%
Market Cap1.83B
Analysts72.31
Price Target496.89 (52.88%)
Short Float %13.82%
Short Ratio7.6
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.57% |
Yearly Dividend11.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.06%
DP24%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-11.42%
Min EPS beat(2)-18.19%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.65%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)6.19%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.38%
Max EPS beat(4)69.97%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-35.65%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-25.63%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-20.39%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.35%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.43%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.82%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.43%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.26%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.34%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.98%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-2.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.86 | ||
| P/S | 0.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.82 | ||
| P/B | 0.97 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.33 |
EPS(TTM)44.18
EY13.59%
EPS(NY)41.35
Fwd EY12.72%
FCF(TTM)56
FCFY17.23%
OCF(TTM)115.33
OCFY35.49%
SpS357.38
BVpS335.34
TBVpS-283.67
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.79
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.24% | ||
| ROE | 14.98% | ||
| ROCE | 9.7% | ||
| ROIC | 6.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.24% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.85% | ||
| OM | 30.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.06% | ||
| GM | 73.62% | ||
| FCFM | 15.67% |
ROA(3y)3.83%
ROA(5y)4.79%
ROE(3y)14.62%
ROE(5y)17.09%
ROIC(3y)5.61%
ROIC(5y)6.28%
ROICexc(3y)5.83%
ROICexc(5y)6.69%
ROICexgc(3y)13.57%
ROICexgc(5y)15.26%
ROCE(3y)7.77%
ROCE(5y)8.7%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-2.03%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-12.66%
ROICexc growth 3Y-7.38%
ROICexc growth 5Y-10.85%
OM growth 3Y3.12%
OM growth 5Y4.02%
PM growth 3Y-11.47%
PM growth 5Y0.73%
GM growth 3Y2.53%
GM growth 5Y2.4%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.3
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.85 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.16 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.66 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 97.1% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 16.6% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.96 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.92% | ||
| Profit Quality | 111.47% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.21 |
F-Score8
WACC5.38%
ROIC/WACC1.3
Cap/Depr(3y)114.25%
Cap/Depr(5y)114.95%
Cap/Sales(3y)23.65%
Cap/Sales(5y)23.13%
Profit Quality(3y)117.88%
Profit Quality(5y)114.79%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)263.62%
EPS 3Y2.65%
EPS 5Y9.32%
EPS Q2Q%15.73%
EPS Next Y-25.87%
EPS Next 2Y-4.05%
EPS Next 3Y-1.86%
EPS Next 5Y-7.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.72%
Revenue growth 3Y8.19%
Revenue growth 5Y9.37%
Sales Q2Q%-6.37%
Revenue Next Year-6.11%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.31%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.47%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.38%
EBIT growth 1Y10.71%
EBIT growth 3Y11.56%
EBIT growth 5Y13.77%
EBIT Next Year57.38%
EBIT Next 3Y18.77%
EBIT Next 5Y7.49%
FCF growth 1Y-3.64%
FCF growth 3Y1.13%
FCF growth 5Y8.78%
OCF growth 1Y-12.86%
OCF growth 3Y4.91%
OCF growth 5Y10.21%