Cable One, Inc. (“Cable One,” “us,” “our,” “we” or the “Company”) is a leading broadband communications provider delivering exceptional service and enabling our customers to thrive and stay connected to what matters most. Through Sparklight®, the brand our customers know and trust, we are transforming the future of connectivity with a commitment to innovation, reliability and customer experience. We serve our customers with technologically advanced fiber-based infrastructure that provides for delivery of a full suite of data, video and voice products. We believe our robust infrastructure and cutting-edge technology keep our customers connected and help drive progress in education, business and everyday life. We believe the services we provide are critical to the development of new businesses and drive economic growth in the non-metropolitan, secondary and tertiary markets that we serve in 24 Western, Midwestern and Southern states.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1.5B | 1.5B | 1.6B | 1.7B | 1.7B | 1.6B |
| Net Income | -356M | -356M | 14M | 225M | 213M | 292M |
| EPS | $-63.21 | $-63.21 | $2.57 | $38.08 | $34.73 | $46.49 |
| Free Cash Flow | 278M | 278M | 378M | 292M | 324M | 312M |
| ROIC | -3.2% | -7.6% | 7.8% | 8.5% | 7.1% | 8.1% |
| Gross Margin | 42.8% | 42.8% | 69.0% | 76.2% | 71.1% | 78.2% |
| Debt/Equity | 2.64 | 2.64 | 2.01 | 2.03 | 2.22 | 2.16 |
| Dividends/Share | $3.06 | $2.95 | $11.80 | $11.60 | $11.20 | $10.50 |
| Operating Income | -207M | -207M | 442M | 527M | 539M | 457M |
| Operating Margin | -13.8% | -13.8% | 28.0% | 31.4% | 31.6% | 28.4% |
| ROE | -24.9% | -22.1% | 0.8% | 12.4% | 12.3% | 16.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | 6M | 6M | 6M | 6M | 6M | 6M |
Cable One, Inc. passes 3 of 9 quality checks, indicating weak fundamentals.
On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 2.0x vs a median of 23.8x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 4.8% with a gross margin of 67.5%. Total shareholder yield (dividends) is 3.1%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +7.9%.
Cable One, Inc. (CABO) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 4.8%. This is below average and may indicate limited pricing power.
Cable One, Inc. (CABO) has a market capitalization of $548M. It is classified as a small-cap stock.
Yes, Cable One, Inc. (CABO) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 3.14%.
Cable One, Inc. (CABO) operates in the Cable & Other Pay Television Services industry, within the Communication Services sector.
Cable One, Inc. (CABO) reported annual revenue of $1.5 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
Cable One, Inc. (CABO) has a net profit margin of -23.7%. The company is currently unprofitable.
Cable One, Inc. (CABO) generated $278 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
Cable One, Inc. (CABO) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.64. This indicates higher leverage, which may increase financial risk.
Cable One, Inc. (CABO) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $-63.21 in its most recent fiscal year.
Cable One, Inc. (CABO) has a return on equity (ROE) of -22.1%. A negative ROE may indicate losses or negative equity.
Cable One, Inc. (CABO) has a 5-year average gross margin of 67.5%. This high margin suggests strong pricing power and a potential competitive moat.
The Ledger Terminal provides 13 years of financial data for Cable One, Inc. (CABO), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
Cable One, Inc. (CABO) has a book value per share of $254.22, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.