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Optimum Communications (MEX:OPTU) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Optimum Communications Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Optimum Communications Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Optimum Communications's Forward PE Ratio 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.
Optimum Communications Forward PE Ratio Chart
Optimum Communications Annual Data
Trend
2020-12
2021-12
2024-12
Forward PE Ratio
24.33
10.20
40.13
Optimum Communications Quarterly Data
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2023-09
2024-12
Forward PE Ratio
38.02
17.51
24.33
24.27
10.20
7.66
7.26
8.56
40.13
MEX:OPTU vs ATNI, GLTK, RDCM: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Optimum Communications's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Optimum Communications's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Optimum Communications's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Optimum Communications Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Optimum Communications (MEX:OPTU) has a Forward PE Ratio of 39.28 as of Jul. 31, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Optimum Communications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Optimum Communications ranks #71 out of 210 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 33.8%.
Is Optimum Communications' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Optimum Communications' current Forward PE Ratio is 39.28. The Telecommunication Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.60. Optimum Communications' value of 39.28 is 169.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Optimum Communications ranks #71 out of 210 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Optimum Communications has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optimum Communications' Forward PE Ratio compare to ATNI and GLTK?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Optimum Communications ranks #71 out of 210 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Optimum Communications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.60. Optimum Communications' value of 39.28 is 169.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 14.60, based on 210 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Optimum Communications's current Forward PE Ratio of 39.28 is 169.1% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Optimum Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Optimum Communications's current Forward PE Ratio is 39.28. 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?
Optimum Communications (MEX:OPTU) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 39.28. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN145.95, compared to a current price of MXN50.00 — trading 65.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 39.28 and 169.1% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 14.60. Optimum Communications' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Optimum Communications (MEX:OPTU), the current Forward PE Ratio is 39.28 as of Jul. 31, 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 (MEX:OPTU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optimum Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN50.00 is trading 65.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN145.95.
Key valuation signals for MEX:OPTU:
Forward PE Ratio: 39.28
GF Value™: MXN145.95 vs. price of MXN50.00 (65.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 169.1% above the Telecommunication Services median (#71 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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