EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Optimum Communications's Enterprise Value is $26,122 Mil.
Optimum Communications's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-86 Mil. Therefore, Optimum Communications's EV-to-FCF for today is -302.53.
The historical rank and industry rank for Optimum Communications's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
OPTU'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -306.41 Med: 27.78 Max: 559.17
Current: -302.53
During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Optimum Communications was 559.17. The lowest was -306.41. And the median was 27.78.
OPTU's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 250
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 15.21
vs OPTU: -302.53
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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 $1.16.
Optimum Communications'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 $-9.930.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Optimum Communications's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Optimum Communications's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Optimum Communications's current Enterprise Value is $26,122 Mil.
Optimum Communications's Free Cash Flow 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 $-86 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-FCF of -302.53 as of Jul. 03, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Optimum Communications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Optimum Communications ranks #999999 out of 250 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Optimum Communications' EV-to-FCF too high?
Optimum Communications' current EV-to-FCF is -302.53. Based on the distribution chart, Optimum Communications ranks #999999 out of 250 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Optimum Communications has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optimum Communications' EV-to-FCF compare to CCOI and GLIBA?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Optimum Communications ranks #999999 out of 250 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Optimum Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.21. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Telecommunication Services companies is 15.21, based on 250 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Optimum Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Optimum Communications's current EV-to-FCF is -302.53. 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 $2.17, compared to a current price of $1.16 — trading 46.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -302.53. Optimum Communications' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Optimum Communications (OPTU), the current EV-to-FCF is -302.53 as of Jul. 03, 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 $1.16 is trading 46.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.17.
GuruFocus considers Optimum Communications to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OPTU:
EV-to-FCF: -302.53
GF Value™: $2.17 vs. price of $1.16 (46.5% below fair value)
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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