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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Optimum Communications's enterprise value is MXN440,813 Mil.
Optimum Communications's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN-26,108 Mil. Therefore, Optimum Communications's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -16.88.
The historical rank and industry rank for Optimum Communications's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:OPTU'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.02 Med: 9.22 Max: 17.54
Current: -18.28
During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Optimum Communications was 17.54. The lowest was -21.02. And the median was 9.22.
MEX:OPTU's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 315
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 6.78
vs MEX:OPTU: -18.28
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Optimum Communications's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Optimum Communications's share price for today is MXN50.00.
Optimum Communications's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN-186.874.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
* 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.
MEX:OPTU vs ATNI, GLTK, RDCM: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Optimum Communications's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.
Optimum Communications EV-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Optimum Communications's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Optimum Communications's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Optimum Communications's current Enterprise Value is MXN440,813 Mil.
Optimum Communications's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN-26,108 Mil.
* 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.
Optimum Communications (MEX:OPTU) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -16.88 as of Aug. 17, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Optimum Communications. According to the industry distribution chart, Optimum Communications ranks #999999 out of 315 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Optimum Communications' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Optimum Communications' current EV-to-EBITDA is -16.88. Based on the distribution chart, Optimum Communications ranks #999999 out of 315 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Optimum Communications has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optimum Communications' EV-to-EBITDA compare to ATNI and GLTK?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Optimum Communications ranks #999999 out of 315 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Optimum Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.78. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Telecommunication Services companies is 6.78, based on 315 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Optimum Communications. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Optimum Communications's current EV-to-EBITDA is -16.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Optimum Communications stock overvalued right now?
Optimum Communications (MEX:OPTU) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -16.88. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN114.62, compared to a current price of MXN50.00 — trading 56.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -16.88. Optimum Communications' overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Optimum Communications (MEX:OPTU), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -16.88 as of Aug. 17, 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 Optimum Communications (MEX:OPTU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optimum Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN50.00 is trading 56.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN114.62.
Key valuation signals for MEX:OPTU:
EV-to-EBITDA: -16.88
GF Value™: MXN114.62 vs. price of MXN50.00 (56.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:OPTU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Optimum's assets were brought together when Altice Europe acquired US cable companies Suddenlink in 2015 and Cablevision in 2016. The Suddenlink business, which management calls the "West," provides television, internet access, and phone services to roughly 4.5 million US homes and businesses located primarily in smaller markets, with major clusters in Texas, West Virginia, Idaho, Arizona, and Louisiana. The Cablevision portion, dubbed the "East," provides comparable services to about 5.5 million homes and businesses in the New York City metro area. Both regions now operate under the Optimum brand name. Altice Europe spun off Optimum, which includes both the Suddenlink and Cablevision operations, to shareholders in 2018.
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