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Cable OneCABO +1.18%53 Debt-to-Equity is 2.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 1.99. GuruFocus rates CABO with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $314.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 323 Telecommunication Services companies, Cable One ranks worse than 86.07% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cable One's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CABO'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.12 Med: 1.99 Max: 2.61
Current: 2.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Cable One was 2.61. The lowest was 1.12. And the median was 1.99.
CABO's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 86.07% of 323
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.61
vs CABO: 2.11
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Cable One Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Cable One Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cable One's Debt-to-Equity can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CABO vs GLTK, CXDO, RDCM: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cable One's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Cable One Debt-to-Equity vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cable One's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cable One's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Cable One (CABO) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.11 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Cable One and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.99. Over the past decade, Cable One's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.12 to 2.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Cable One ranks #278 out of 323 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 86.1%.
Is Cable One's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Cable One's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.11 is near median its 10-year median of 1.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.12 to a high of 2.61. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.61. Cable One's value of 2.11 is 245.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cable One ranks #278 out of 323 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cable One has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cable One's Debt-to-Equity compare to GLTK and CXDO?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cable One ranks #278 out of 323 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Cable One in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.61. Cable One's value of 2.11 is 245.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Cable One's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.12 to 2.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.99 vs. the industry median of 0.61, Cable One has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.61, based on 323 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cable One's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.11 is 245.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Cable One and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cable One's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.11, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cable One stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cable One (CABO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $314.24, compared to a current price of $37.63 — trading 88% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.11, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.99 and 245.9% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.61. Cable One's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cable One (CABO), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.11 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Cable One (CABO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cable One stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $37.63 is trading 88% below its estimated GF Value™ of $314.24.
GuruFocus considers Cable One to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CABO:
Debt-to-Equity: 2.11 (near median its 10-year median of 1.99)
GF Value™: $314.24 vs. price of $37.63 (88% below fair value)
Industry Position: 245.9% above the Telecommunication Services median (#278 of 323)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CABO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cable One Inc is a telecommunications company that generates revenue from providing broadband, voice, and video services to both residential and business customers. The company derives majority of its revenue from data and video services, which are subscription-based and billed monthly. The company also offers Sparklight TV, an Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) service that enables customers using the Sparklight TV app to stream video channels from the cloud. Additionally, the company earns advertising revenue by selling airtime on its video channels, and it provides voice services over Internet protocols.
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