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Optimum CommunicationsOPTU 36 EV-to-OCF is 25.09 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 15.19. GuruFocus rates OPTU with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.11 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 369 Telecommunication Services companies, Optimum Communications ranks worse than 89.97% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Optimum Communications's Enterprise Value is $25,915 Mil.
Optimum Communications's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,033 Mil. Therefore, Optimum Communications's EV-to-OCF for today is 25.09.
The historical rank and industry rank for Optimum Communications's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
OPTU'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.86 Med: 15.19 Max: 37.54
Current: 25.09
During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Optimum Communications was 37.54. The lowest was 10.86. And the median was 15.19.
OPTU's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 89.97% of 369
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 7.21
vs OPTU: 25.09
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.
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.
Optimum Communications's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Optimum Communications's share price for today is $1.02.
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 $-10.390.
* 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.
* 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Optimum 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.
Optimum Communications EV-to-OCF vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Optimum Communications's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Optimum Communications's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Optimum Communications's current Enterprise Value is $25,915 Mil.
Optimum Communications's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $1,033 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 (OPTU) has a EV-to-OCF of 25.09 as of Aug. 29, 2026. This is 65% above median its historical median of 15.19. Over the past decade, Optimum Communications' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 10.86 to 37.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Optimum Communications ranks #332 out of 369 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 90%.
Is Optimum Communications' EV-to-OCF too high?
Optimum Communications' current EV-to-OCF of 25.09 is 65% above median its 10-year median of 15.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.86 to a high of 37.54. The Telecommunication Services industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.21. Optimum Communications' value of 25.09 is 248% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Optimum Communications ranks #332 out of 369 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 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optimum Communications' EV-to-OCF compare to ATNI and GLTK?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Optimum Communications ranks #332 out of 369 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Optimum Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.21. Optimum Communications' value of 25.09 is 248% above this benchmark. Historically, Optimum Communications' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 10.86 to 37.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.19 vs. the industry median of 7.21, Optimum Communications 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 EV-to-OCF for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.21, based on 369 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. Optimum Communications's current EV-to-OCF of 25.09 is 248% 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 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 7.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Optimum Communications's current EV-to-OCF is 25.09, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 15.19. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optimum Communications (OPTU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.11, compared to a current price of $1.02 — trading 51.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 25.09, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 15.19 and 248% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 7.21. Optimum Communications' overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 7 warning signs to review. 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 Optimum Communications (OPTU), the current EV-to-OCF is 25.09 as of Aug. 29, 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 (OPTU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optimum Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.02 is trading 51.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.11.
GuruFocus considers Optimum Communications to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OPTU:
EV-to-OCF: 25.09 (65% above median its 10-year median of 15.19)
GF Value™: $2.11 vs. price of $1.02 (51.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 248% above the Telecommunication Services median (#332 of 369)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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