CABLE ONE INC (CABO) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CABO - US12685J1051 - Common Stock
104.215 USD
+5.95 (+6.06%)
Taking everything into account, CABO scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CABO was compared to 91 industry peers in the Media industry. While CABO is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. CABO is valued correctly, 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.
In the past year CABO had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 worse Return On Assets (-7.97%) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
CABO has a Return On Equity of -31.71%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CABO outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
CABO has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.41%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CABO outperforms 85.71% 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 7.07%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.75%) for CABO is below the current ROIC(7.41%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -7.97% | ||
| ROE | -31.71% | ||
| ROIC | 7.41% |
ROA(3y)2.31%
ROA(5y)3.58%
ROE(3y)8.85%
ROE(5y)12.63%
ROIC(3y)6.75%
ROIC(5y)6.84%
1.3 Margins
CABO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 27.83%, CABO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CABO's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 73.89%, CABO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.01% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CABO has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 27.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 73.89% |
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%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for CABO has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CABO has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CABO has an Altman-Z score of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that CABO is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.82, CABO is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.55% of the companies in the same industry.
CABO has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.88. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CABO would need 10.88 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CABO has a better Debt to FCF ratio (10.88) than 63.74% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.88 is on the high side and indicates that CABO has dependencies on debt financing.
CABO has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.88. This is in the lower half of the industry: CABO underperforms 64.84% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.88 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.82 |
ROIC/WACC1.44
WACC5.15%
2.3 Liquidity
CABO has a Current Ratio of 0.38. This is a bad value and indicates that CABO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.38, CABO is not doing good in the industry: 84.62% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.38 indicates that CABO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CABO has a worse Quick ratio (0.38) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.38 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CABO have decreased strongly by -101.13% in the last year.
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.
Looking at the last year, CABO shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -24.08% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.22% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-101.13%
EPS 3Y-49.37%
EPS 5Y-27.87%
EPS Q2Q%91.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.55%
Revenue growth 5Y6.22%
Sales Q2Q%-4.46%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 21.12% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, CABO will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.14% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-513.26%
EPS Next 2Y110.54%
EPS Next 3Y44.33%
EPS Next 5Y21.12%
Revenue Next Year-4.53%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.6%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.83%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.14%
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 3.87 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CABO.
CABO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CABO is cheaper than 93.41% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CABO to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.92), we can say CABO is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CABO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.31% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CABO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.8 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CABO has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CABO's earnings are expected to grow with 44.33% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y110.54%
EPS Next 3Y44.33%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CABO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.00%.
The stock price of CABO dropped by -36.80% 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.
CABO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.31. CABO pays more dividend than 82.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, CABO pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
CABO has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
CABO's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-7.52%
EPS Next 2Y110.54%
EPS Next 3Y44.33%
NYSE:CABO (1/12/2026, 1:29:07 PM)
104.215
+5.95 (+6.06%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners111.24%
Inst Owner Change0.38%
Ins Owners9.37%
Ins Owner Change-1.11%
Market Cap587.77M
Revenue(TTM)1.52B
Net Income(TTM)-454.07M
Analysts51.67
Price Target254.83 (144.52%)
Short Float %18.58%
Short Ratio7.14
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3% |
Yearly Dividend12.09
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.27%
DP-7.52%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)30.04%
Min EPS beat(2)-43.92%
Max EPS beat(2)104%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-81.84%
Min EPS beat(4)-292.8%
Max EPS beat(4)104%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-37.83%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-51.04%
EPS beat(16)3
Avg EPS beat(16)-39.68%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.76%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.47%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.59%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.47%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.7%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.37%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.4%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-16.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-167.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.87 | ||
| P/S | 0.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.94 | ||
| P/OCF | 1 | ||
| P/B | 0.41 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.8 |
EPS(TTM)-0.5
EYN/A
EPS(NY)26.95
Fwd EY25.86%
FCF(TTM)53.59
FCFY51.42%
OCF(TTM)103.8
OCFY99.6%
SpS270.37
BVpS253.86
TBVpS-247.95
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -7.97% | ||
| ROE | -31.71% | ||
| ROCE | 8.64% | ||
| ROIC | 7.41% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.67% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.95% | ||
| OM | 27.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 73.89% | ||
| FCFM | 19.82% |
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.27
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.88 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.88 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.52 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 83.15% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 18.57% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.93 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.53% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.82 |
F-Score4
WACC5.15%
ROIC/WACC1.44
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)-101.13%
EPS 3Y-49.37%
EPS 5Y-27.87%
EPS Q2Q%91.56%
EPS Next Y-513.26%
EPS Next 2Y110.54%
EPS Next 3Y44.33%
EPS Next 5Y21.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.55%
Revenue growth 5Y6.22%
Sales Q2Q%-4.46%
Revenue Next Year-4.53%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.6%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.83%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.14%
EBIT growth 1Y-30.54%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.93%
EBIT growth 5Y7.14%
EBIT Next Year71.39%
EBIT Next 3Y18.16%
EBIT Next 5Y8.29%
FCF growth 1Y-4.81%
FCF growth 3Y6.48%
FCF growth 5Y10.46%
OCF growth 1Y-13.87%
OCF growth 3Y-1.94%
OCF growth 5Y6.2%
CABLE ONE INC / CABO FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CABLE ONE INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CABO.
What is the valuation status for CABO stock?
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.
What is the earnings growth outlook for CABLE ONE INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CABLE ONE INC (CABO) is expected to decline by -513.26% in the next year.