Cable OneBSP:C1AB34 -12.68%53 Gross Margin % is 73.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 70.03. GuruFocus rates BSP:C1AB34 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of R$8.13 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 342 Telecommunication Services companies, Cable One ranks better than 85.38% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Cable One's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$1,355 Mil. Cable One's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$1,846 Mil. Therefore, Cable One's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 73.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cable One's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:C1AB34'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 63.8 Med: 70.03 Max: 73.88
Current: 73.8
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cable One was 73.88%. The lowest was 63.80%. And the median was 70.03%.
BSP:C1AB34's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 85.38% of 342
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 51.51
vs BSP:C1AB34: 73.80
Cable One had a gross margin of 73.40% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cable One was 1.40% per year.
Cable One (BSP:C1AB34) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Cable One had a gross margin of 73.40% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Cable One Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cable One Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cable One's Gross 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.
BSP:C1AB34 vs GLTK, CXDO, RDCM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cable One's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cable One's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cable One's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Cable One (BSP:C1AB34) has a Gross Margin % of 73.40% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cable One and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 70.03. Over the past decade, Cable One's Gross Margin % has ranged from 63.80 to 73.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Cable One ranks #50 out of 342 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 14.6%.
Is Cable One's Gross Margin % too high?
Cable One's current Gross Margin % of 73.40% is near median its 10-year median of 70.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 63.80 to a high of 73.88. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.51. Cable One's value of 73.40% is 42.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cable One ranks #50 out of 342 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 Gross Margin % compare to GLTK and CXDO?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cable One ranks #50 out of 342 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cable One in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.51. Cable One's value of 73.40% is 42.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Cable One's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 63.80 to 73.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.03 vs. the industry median of 51.51, 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 Gross Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 51.51, based on 342 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cable One's current Gross Margin % of 73.40% is 42.5% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cable One and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cable One's current Gross Margin % is 73.40%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 70.03. 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$8.13, compared to a current price of R$1.24 — trading 84.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 73.40%, which is near median its 10-year median of 70.03 and 42.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.51. Cable One's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cable One (BSP:C1AB34), the current Gross Margin % is 73.40% 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$1.24 is trading 84.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$8.13.
GuruFocus considers Cable One to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:C1AB34:
Gross Margin %: 73.40% (near median its 10-year median of 70.03)
GF Value™: R$8.13 vs. price of R$1.24 (84.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#50 of 342)
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 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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