Cable One (FRA:XC1) ROCE %: 8.66% (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:XC1 Cable One Inc FRA:XC1
51 GF Score
Price €34.80
GF Value €251.55
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Cable One ROCE %?

Cable One FRA:XC1 -0.57% 51 ROCE % is 8.66% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:XC1 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €251.55 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Cable One's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.66%.

Cable One  (FRA:XC1) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Cable One ROCE % Related Terms

Cable One ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cable One's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

Cable One Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.46 7.74 8.41 6.06 -2.97

Cable One Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Cable One ROCE % Calculation

Cable One's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=-150.653/( ( (6232.23 - 204.248) + (4772.453 - 648.463) )/ 2 )
=-150.653/( (6027.982+4123.99)/ 2 )
=-150.653/5075.986
=-2.97 %

Cable One's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=379.1/( ( (4772.453 - 648.463) + (4783.129 - 148.105) )/ 2 )
=379.1/( ( 4123.99 + 4635.024 )/ 2 )
=379.1/4379.507
=8.66 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 8.66% mean?
Cable One (FRA:XC1) has a ROCE % of 8.66% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Cable One's ROCE % too high?
Cable One's current ROCE % is 8.66%. The Telecommunication Services industry median ROCE % is 7.72. Cable One's value of 8.66% is 12.2% above this industry median. Overall, Cable One has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cable One's ROCE % compare to OPTU and CXDO?
Cable One's ROCE % of 8.66% can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.72. Cable One's value of 8.66% is 12.2% 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 ROCE % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median ROCE % among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.72, based on 356 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cable One's current ROCE % of 8.66% is 12.2% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median ROCE % is 7.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cable One's current ROCE % is 8.66%. 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 (FRA:XC1) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €251.55, compared to a current price of €34.80 — trading 86.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 8.66% and 12.2% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 7.72. Cable One's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cable One (FRA:XC1), the current ROCE % is 8.66% 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 (FRA:XC1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cable One stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €34.80 is trading 86.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €251.55. GuruFocus considers Cable One to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:XC1:

  • ROCE %: 8.66%
  • GF Value™: €251.55 vs. price of €34.80 (86.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12.2% above the Telecommunication Services median

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:XC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Cable One Business Description

Other Exchanges CABO:USAC1AB34:Brazil
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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