Cable OneCABO -9.81%53 EV-to-EBITDA is 18.22 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 12.74. GuruFocus rates CABO with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $316.16 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 319 Telecommunication Services companies, Cable One ranks worse than 86.52% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Cable One's enterprise value is $3,179 Mil.
Cable One's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $174 Mil. Therefore, Cable One's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 18.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cable One's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CABO'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.85 Med: 12.74 Max: 44.86
Current: 18.22
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Cable One was 44.86. The lowest was 5.85. And the median was 12.74.
CABO's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 86.52% of 319
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 6.82
vs CABO: 18.22
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Cable One (NYSE:CABO) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Cable One's share price for today is $40.84.
Cable One's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-58.410.
* 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).
The historical data trend for Cable One's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cable One'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.
Cable One EV-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cable One's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cable One's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Cable One's current Enterprise Value is $3,179 Mil.
Cable One's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $174 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.
Cable One (CABO) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 18.22 as of Jun. 25, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Cable One. This is 43% above median its historical median of 12.74. Over the past decade, Cable One's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.85 to 44.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Cable One ranks #276 out of 319 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 86.5%.
Is Cable One's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Cable One's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.22 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 12.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.85 to a high of 44.86. The Telecommunication Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.82. Cable One's value of 18.22 is 167.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cable One ranks #276 out of 319 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to OPTU and CXDO?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cable One ranks #276 out of 319 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Cable One in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.82. Cable One's value of 18.22 is 167.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Cable One's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.85 to 44.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.74 vs. the industry median of 6.82, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Telecommunication Services companies is 6.82, based on 319 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. Cable One's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.22 is 167.2% 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-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 Cable One. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cable One's current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.22, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 12.74. 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 $316.16, compared to a current price of $40.84 — trading 87.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.22, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 12.74 and 167.2% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 6.82. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cable One (CABO), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.22 as of Jun. 25, 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 $40.84 is trading 87.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $316.16.
GuruFocus considers Cable One to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CABO:
EV-to-EBITDA: 18.22 (43% above median its 10-year median of 12.74)
GF Value™: $316.16 vs. price of $40.84 (87.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 167.2% above the Telecommunication Services median (#276 of 319)
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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