ICABF (i-CABLE Communications) EV-to-OCF: -14.21 (As of Aug. 12, 2026)

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What is i-CABLE Communications EV-to-OCF?

i-CABLE Communications ICABF -64.29% EV-to-OCF is -14.21 as of Aug. 12, 2026. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 368 Telecommunication Services companies, i-CABLE Communications ranks better than 91.03% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, i-CABLE Communications's Enterprise Value is $389.13 Mil. i-CABLE Communications's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-27.39 Mil. Therefore, i-CABLE Communications's EV-to-OCF for today is -14.21.

The historical rank and industry rank for i-CABLE Communications's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:

ICABF' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.84   Med: -5.96   Max: 22.58
Current: -14.27

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of i-CABLE Communications was 22.58. The lowest was -20.84. And the median was -5.96.

ICABF's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than
91.03% of 368 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 6.98 vs ICABF: -14.27

EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.

As of today (2026-08-12), i-CABLE Communications's stock price is $0.001. i-CABLE Communications's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.009. Therefore, i-CABLE Communications's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


i-CABLE Communications  (OTCPK:ICABF) EV-to-OCF Explanation

EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.

i-CABLE Communications's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.001/-0.009
=At Loss

i-CABLE Communications's share price for today is $0.001.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. i-CABLE Communications's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.009.

* 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.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


i-CABLE Communications EV-to-OCF Related Terms


i-CABLE Communications EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for i-CABLE Communications's EV-to-OCF 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.

i-CABLE Communications EV-to-OCF Chart

i-CABLE Communications Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-OCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -20.84 -15.35 -7.04 -10.93 -15.81

i-CABLE Communications Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-OCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -7.04 0.00 -10.93 0.00 -15.81

ICABF vs VZ, TMUS, T: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, i-CABLE Communications's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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.


i-CABLE Communications EV-to-OCF vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, i-CABLE Communications's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where i-CABLE Communications's EV-to-OCF falls into.



i-CABLE Communications EV-to-OCF Calculation

i-CABLE Communications's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=389.130/-27.387
=-14.21

i-CABLE Communications's current Enterprise Value is $389.13 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. i-CABLE Communications's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-27.39 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-OCF →
What does a EV-to-OCF of -14.21 mean?
i-CABLE Communications (ICABF) has a EV-to-OCF of -14.21 as of Aug. 12, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, i-CABLE Communications ranks #33 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 9%.
Is i-CABLE Communications' EV-to-OCF too high?
i-CABLE Communications' current EV-to-OCF is -14.21. Based on the distribution chart, i-CABLE Communications ranks #33 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does i-CABLE Communications' EV-to-OCF compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, i-CABLE Communications ranks #33 out of 368 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places i-CABLE Communications in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.98. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Telecommunication Services companies is 6.98, based on 368 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 6.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. i-CABLE Communications's current EV-to-OCF is -14.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is i-CABLE Communications stock overvalued right now?
i-CABLE Communications (ICABF) has a current EV-to-OCF of -14.21. The current EV-to-OCF is -14.21. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For i-CABLE Communications (ICABF), the current EV-to-OCF is -14.21 as of Aug. 12, 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.

i-CABLE Communications Business Description

Address 9 Hoi Shing Road, 7th Floor, Cable TV Tower, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, HKG
i-CABLE Communications Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in two business segments; the Media segment includes operations related to the domestic free television programme service, advertising, television relay service, programme licensing, theatrical release and other media related businesses; and the Telecommunications segment includes operations related to broadband internet access services, portal operation, telephony services, network leasing, network construction, mobile service and mobile agency service as well as other telecommunications related businesses. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Telecommunications segment. Geographically, the group mainly operates and generates almost all of its revenue from Hong Kong.