The historical rank and industry rank for Optimum Communications's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:15PA'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -55.01 Med: 1 Max: 16.04
Current: -55.01
FRA:15PA's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 94.02% of 368
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.455
vs FRA:15PA: -55.01
Optimum Communications (FRA:15PA) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Optimum Communications Net Margin % Related Terms
Optimum Communications Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
FRA:15PA vs CXDO, CABO, RDCM: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Optimum Communications's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Optimum Communications Net Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Optimum Communications's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Optimum Communications's Net 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.
Optimum Communications (FRA:15PA) has a Net Margin % of -139.64% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Optimum Communications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Optimum Communications ranks #346 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 94%.
Is Optimum Communications' Net Margin % too high?
Optimum Communications' current Net Margin % is -139.64%. Based on the distribution chart, Optimum Communications ranks #346 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Optimum Communications has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optimum Communications' Net Margin % compare to CXDO and CABO?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Optimum Communications ranks #346 out of 368 companies for Net Margin %. This places Optimum Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.46. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.46, based on 368 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Optimum Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Optimum Communications's current Net Margin % is -139.64%. 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 (FRA:15PA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.82, compared to a current price of €1.39 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -139.64%. Optimum Communications' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Optimum Communications (FRA:15PA), the current Net Margin % is -139.64% 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 Optimum Communications (FRA:15PA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optimum Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.39 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.82.
GuruFocus considers Optimum Communications to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:15PA:
Net Margin %: -139.64%
GF Value™: €1.82 vs. price of €1.39 (23.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:15PA 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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