Cable One (BSP:C1AB34) FCF Margin %: 14.27% (As of Mar. 2026) — 24% Below Median


BSP:C1AB34 Cable One Inc BSP:C1AB34
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Price R$1.31
GF Value R$7.83
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Cable One FCF Margin %?

Cable One BSP:C1AB34 +21.30% 53 FCF Margin % is 14.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 18.73. GuruFocus rates BSP:C1AB34 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of R$7.83 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Telecommunication Services companies, Cable One ranks better than 76.57% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Cable One's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$263 Mil. Cable One's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$1,846 Mil. Therefore, Cable One's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.27%.

As of today, Cable One's current FCF Yield % is 91.98%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cable One's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:C1AB34' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.11   Med: 18.73   Max: 23.33
Current: 18.75


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Cable One was 23.33%. The lowest was 13.11%. And the median was 18.73%.

BSP:C1AB34's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
76.57% of 367 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 8.25 vs BSP:C1AB34: 18.75


Cable One FCF Margin % Related Terms


Cable One FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cable One's FCF Margin % 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.

Cable One FCF Margin % Chart

Cable One Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 19.92 19.18 17.44 23.33 18.27

Cable One Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Margin % 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 12.83 18.54 22.70 19.11 14.27

BSP:C1AB34 vs OPTU, CXDO, RDCM: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cable One's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cable One's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cable One's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Cable One FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Cable One's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1496.859/8191.313
=18.27 %

Cable One's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=263.347/1845.824
=14.27 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 14.27% mean?
Cable One (BSP:C1AB34) has a FCF Margin % of 14.27% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Cable One and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 18.73. Over the past decade, Cable One's FCF Margin % has ranged from 13.11 to 23.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Cable One ranks #86 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 23.4%.
Is Cable One's FCF Margin % too high?
Cable One's current FCF Margin % of 14.27% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 18.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.11 to a high of 23.33. The Telecommunication Services industry median FCF Margin % is 8.25. Cable One's value of 14.27% is 73% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cable One ranks #86 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 FCF Margin % compare to OPTU and CXDO?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cable One ranks #86 out of 367 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Cable One in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 8.25. Cable One's value of 14.27% is 73% above this benchmark. Historically, Cable One's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 13.11 to 23.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.73 vs. the industry median of 8.25, 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 FCF Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 8.25, based on 367 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cable One's current FCF Margin % of 14.27% is 73% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Cable One and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 8.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cable One's current FCF Margin % is 14.27%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 18.73. 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 (BSP:C1AB34) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$7.83, compared to a current price of R$1.31 — trading 83.3% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 14.27%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 18.73 and 73% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 8.25. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cable One (BSP:C1AB34), the current FCF Margin % is 14.27% as of Mar. 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 (BSP:C1AB34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cable One stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$1.31 is trading 83.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$7.83. GuruFocus considers Cable One to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:C1AB34:

  • FCF Margin %: 14.27% (24% below median its 10-year median of 18.73)
  • GF Value™: R$7.83 vs. price of R$1.31 (83.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73% above the Telecommunication Services median (#86 of 367)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:C1AB34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cable One Business Description

Other Exchanges CABO:USAXC1:Germany
Address 210 E. Earll Drive, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85012
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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