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Cable One Inc(CABO)
Advisory History & Simulated Performance *
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Stock price based on last close Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CABO
09/24/2026: CABO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Cable One Inc is a telecommunications provider known for delivering broadband and business connectivity services, particularly in smaller, rural American markets. The company has historically benefited from a focused strategy of serving less competitive areas and maintaining healthy operating margins. Its primary growth story involves the ongoing transition to fiber infrastructure and the expansion of business-to-business services. However, the company faces material risks from increased competition from 5G fixed wireless and the ongoing decline of legacy video services. As a company in a capital-intensive industry with moderate valuation, it may best suit value-oriented investors who are closely monitoring the impact of competition on subscriber growth.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company's rapid expansion phase has moderated, making it less of a classic growth play. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | Recent price performance trends do not typically align with aggressive momentum strategies. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The valuation has compressed, potentially offering a more attractive entry point for value-oriented investors. |
| Dividend investor | Mixed fit | While dividends are paid, the primary focus remains on reinvestment and debt management. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | Broadband competition and regulatory risks contribute to moderate stock volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | The stock is susceptible to fluctuations based on sector sentiment and interest rate changes. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Market expectations for broadband growth are currently tempered, affecting valuation multiples. |
| Competition risk (Fixed Wireless/Fiber) | High | New technologies like 5G fixed wireless and expanded fiber entry threaten existing broadband dominance. |
| Business quality | Strong | The company operates essential infrastructure with high switching costs for consumers. |
| Dividend income | Medium | Income is stable but not the primary driver of the company's total return profile. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Success depends on effectively integrating past acquisitions and maintaining network infrastructure. |
Price Behavior
Steep Decline
The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.
Extreme Price Shocks
The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -40.13% | Avg. Invested days 22 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/24/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
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Company Fundamentals
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Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 89.82M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 51 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 51 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 311.2K shares | Beta 0.48 | 52 Weeks Range 15.01 - 180.74 | Updated Date 09/24/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 15.01 - 180.74 | Updated Date 09/24/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -184.25 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Broadband | High-speed internet subscriptions for homes. | This is the primary engine of the company's recurring revenue. |
| Business Services | Fiber and connectivity for companies. | Provides higher-margin, sticky contracts with enterprise clients. |
| Video and Voice | Legacy cable TV and landline phone services. | A declining revenue segment that is being de-emphasized. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 22.32 | Enterprise Value 2.98B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.06 |
Enterprise Value 2.98B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.06 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.07 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 18.34 | Shares Outstanding 5.67M | Shares Floating 4.47M |
Shares Outstanding 5.67M | Shares Floating 4.47M | ||
Percent Insiders 10.44 | Percent Institutions 96.05 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Cable One Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Phoenix, AZ, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2015-07-01 | CEO & Director Mr. James A. Holanda | ||
Sector Communication Services | Industry Telecom Services | Full time employees 2592 | Website https://www.cableone.biz |
Full time employees 2592 | Website https://www.cableone.biz | ||
Cable One, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides data, video, and voice services to residential and business customers in the United States. The company offers residential data services, a service to enhance Wi-Fi signal throughout the home, as well as expert technology support and network security services. It also provides various residential video services from basic video service to digital services with access to hundreds of channels. In addition, the company offers Sparklight TV, an IPTV video service and a cloud-based digital video recorder (DVR) service that allows customers to stream video channels from the cloud through a new app on supported devices, such as the Amazon Firestick, Apple TV, and Android-based smart televisions that does not require the use of a set-top box. Further, it provides traditional telecommunications services; residential voice services; fiber optic-based products include dark fiber, E-Line, E-Lan and E-Access ethernet services; and network-to-network interface connections. Additionally, it provides data, voice, and video products to business customers, including small to mid-markets, enterprises, and wholesale and carrier customers. Cable One, Inc. was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
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