Optimum Communications (MEX:OPTU) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


MEX:OPTU Optimum Communications Inc MEX:OPTU
47 GF Score
Price MXN50.00
GF Value MXN87.80
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What is Optimum Communications Moat Score?

Optimum Communications MEX:OPTU 47 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:OPTU with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN87.80. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 387 Telecommunication Services companies, Optimum Communications ranks better than 79.33% on this metric.

Optimum Communications has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Optimum Communications has Narrow Moat: Optimum Communications Inc has a modest moat due to its established customer base and network infrastructure. However, it faces intense competition from larger telecom providers, limiting its market share and pricing power. Its moat is primarily based on existing infrastructure and customer relationships.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Optimum Communications might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Optimum Communications  (MEX:OPTU) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Optimum Communications Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:OPTU vs CCOI, GLIBA, SHEN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Optimum Communications's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Optimum Communications's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Optimum Communications's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Optimum Communications (MEX:OPTU) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Optimum Communications ranks #80 out of 387 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 20.7%.
Is Optimum Communications' Moat Score too high?
Optimum Communications' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Optimum Communications ranks #80 out of 387 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Optimum Communications has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optimum Communications' Moat Score compare to CCOI and GLIBA?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Optimum Communications ranks #80 out of 387 companies for Moat Score. This places Optimum Communications in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Optimum Communications's current Moat Score is 4. 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 Moat Score of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN87.80, compared to a current price of MXN50.00 — trading 43.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Optimum Communications' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Optimum Communications (MEX:OPTU), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 07, 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 43.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN87.80.

Key valuation signals for MEX:OPTU:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: MXN87.80 vs. price of MXN50.00 (43.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 8 warning signs

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 Communications Business Description

Other Exchanges OPTU:USA15PA:Germany
Address 1 Court Square West, Long Island City, New York, NY, USA, 11101
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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