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CABO vs. SPIR, GTN.A, TSAT, OPTU, and IHRT

Should you buy Cable One stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Cable One with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Cable One include Spire Global (SPIR), Gray Media (GTN.A), Telesat (TSAT), Optimum Communications (OPTU), and iHeartMedia (IHRT). These companies are all part of the "communication" industry.

How does Cable One compare to Spire Global?

Cable One (NYSE:CABO) and Spire Global (NYSE:SPIR) are both small-cap communication companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

89.9% of Cable One shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.0% of Spire Global shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Cable One shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.0% of Spire Global shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Cable One presently has a consensus price target of $101.50, suggesting a potential upside of 96.50%. Spire Global has a consensus price target of $16.70, suggesting a potential downside of 9.05%. Given Cable One's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Cable One is more favorable than Spire Global.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cable One
4 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.33
Spire Global
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

Cable One has a beta of 0.55, meaning that its share price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Spire Global has a beta of 2.48, meaning that its share price is 148% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Cable One had 1 more articles in the media than Spire Global. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Cable One and 3 mentions for Spire Global. Spire Global's average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat Cable One's score of 0.18 indicating that Spire Global is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cable One
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Spire Global
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Spire Global has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Cable One. Cable One is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Spire Global, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cable One$1.50B0.20-$356.46M-$58.41N/A
Spire Global$63.51M11.19$51.31M$1.5711.70

Spire Global has a net margin of 77.12% compared to Cable One's net margin of -21.94%. Cable One's return on equity of 5.36% beat Spire Global's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cable One-21.94% 5.36% 1.35%
Spire Global 77.12%-34.05%-19.32%

Summary

Spire Global beats Cable One on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cable One compare to Gray Media?

Gray Media (NYSE:GTN.A) and Cable One (NYSE:CABO) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, risk, media sentiment and earnings.

In the previous week, Cable One had 3 more articles in the media than Gray Media. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Cable One and 1 mentions for Gray Media. Cable One's average media sentiment score of 0.18 beat Gray Media's score of 0.00 indicating that Cable One is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Gray Media
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Cable One
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Gray Media has higher revenue and earnings than Cable One. Gray Media is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cable One, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Gray Media$3.08B0.23-$85M-$1.53N/A
Cable One$1.50B0.20-$356.46M-$58.41N/A

Gray Media has a beta of 0.52, suggesting that its stock price is 48% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cable One has a beta of 0.55, suggesting that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the broader market.

0.3% of Gray Media shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.9% of Cable One shares are held by institutional investors. 13.3% of Gray Media shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Cable One shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Cable One has a consensus target price of $101.50, suggesting a potential upside of 96.50%. Given Cable One's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Cable One is more favorable than Gray Media.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Gray Media
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Cable One
4 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.33

Gray Media has a net margin of -3.12% compared to Cable One's net margin of -21.94%. Cable One's return on equity of 5.36% beat Gray Media's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Gray Media-3.12% -3.07% -0.64%
Cable One -21.94%5.36%1.35%

Summary

Cable One beats Gray Media on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cable One compare to Telesat?

Cable One (NYSE:CABO) and Telesat (NASDAQ:TSAT) are both small-cap communication companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, media sentiment and profitability.

Cable One has a beta of 0.55, indicating that its share price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Telesat has a beta of 2.01, indicating that its share price is 101% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Cable One had 3 more articles in the media than Telesat. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Cable One and 1 mentions for Telesat. Telesat's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Cable One's score of 0.18 indicating that Telesat is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Cable One Neutral
Telesat Very Positive

Cable One presently has a consensus price target of $101.50, suggesting a potential upside of 96.50%. Telesat has a consensus price target of $33.50, suggesting a potential downside of 29.30%. Given Cable One's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Cable One is more favorable than Telesat.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cable One
4 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.33
Telesat
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

89.9% of Cable One shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Cable One shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 40.6% of Telesat shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Telesat has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Cable One. Telesat is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cable One, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cable One$1.50B0.20-$356.46M-$58.41N/A
Telesat$388.27M1.81-$111.19M-$9.02N/A

Cable One has a net margin of -21.94% compared to Telesat's net margin of -47.57%. Cable One's return on equity of 5.36% beat Telesat's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cable One-21.94% 5.36% 1.35%
Telesat -47.57%-4.02%-1.19%

Summary

Cable One beats Telesat on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cable One compare to Optimum Communications?

Optimum Communications (NYSE:OPTU) and Cable One (NYSE:CABO) are both small-cap communication companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, earnings, dividends and risk.

Cable One has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Optimum Communications. Cable One is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Optimum Communications, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Optimum Communications$8.50B0.08-$1.87B-$9.93N/A
Cable One$1.50B0.20-$356.46M-$58.41N/A

Cable One has a net margin of -21.94% compared to Optimum Communications' net margin of -55.01%. Cable One's return on equity of 5.36% beat Optimum Communications' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Optimum Communications-55.01% N/A -0.72%
Cable One -21.94%5.36%1.35%

54.8% of Optimum Communications shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.9% of Cable One shares are held by institutional investors. 43.4% of Optimum Communications shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Cable One shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Cable One had 1 more articles in the media than Optimum Communications. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Cable One and 3 mentions for Optimum Communications. Optimum Communications' average media sentiment score of 0.18 beat Cable One's score of 0.18 indicating that Optimum Communications is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Optimum Communications
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Cable One
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Optimum Communications has a beta of 1.37, meaning that its stock price is 37% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cable One has a beta of 0.55, meaning that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the broader market.

Optimum Communications currently has a consensus price target of $0.95, suggesting a potential downside of 36.45%. Cable One has a consensus price target of $101.50, suggesting a potential upside of 96.50%. Given Cable One's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Cable One is more favorable than Optimum Communications.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Optimum Communications
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67
Cable One
4 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.33

Summary

Cable One beats Optimum Communications on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cable One compare to iHeartMedia?

iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT) and Cable One (NYSE:CABO) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Cable One had 3 more articles in the media than iHeartMedia. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Cable One and 1 mentions for iHeartMedia. iHeartMedia's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Cable One's score of 0.18 indicating that iHeartMedia is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
iHeartMedia Very Positive
Cable One Neutral

iHeartMedia has a beta of 2.21, indicating that its share price is 121% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cable One has a beta of 0.55, indicating that its share price is 45% less volatile than the broader market.

iHeartMedia currently has a consensus price target of $4.25, indicating a potential downside of 5.35%. Cable One has a consensus price target of $101.50, indicating a potential upside of 96.50%. Given Cable One's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Cable One is more favorable than iHeartMedia.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
iHeartMedia
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Cable One
4 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.33

iHeartMedia has a net margin of -7.28% compared to Cable One's net margin of -21.94%. Cable One's return on equity of 5.36% beat iHeartMedia's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
iHeartMedia-7.28% -1.63% -1.45%
Cable One -21.94%5.36%1.35%

93.9% of iHeartMedia shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.9% of Cable One shares are held by institutional investors. 10.2% of iHeartMedia shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Cable One shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Cable One has lower revenue, but higher earnings than iHeartMedia. iHeartMedia is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cable One, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
iHeartMedia$3.94B0.17-$472.87M-$1.84N/A
Cable One$1.50B0.20-$356.46M-$58.41N/A

Summary

iHeartMedia beats Cable One on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CABO vs. The Competition

MetricCable OneCABLE TV IndustryDiscretionary SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$301.59M$16.25B$7.24B$23.39B
Dividend YieldN/A2.27%3.06%4.07%
P/E Ratio-0.911.7520.5631.71
Price / Sales0.201.974.26114.16
Price / Cash0.513.5913.5518.60
Price / Book0.200.703.824.79
Net Income-$356.46M$1.90B$247.92M$1.07B
7 Day Performance17.85%5.17%1.23%1.22%
1 Month Performance-1.90%-6.43%-0.70%0.52%
1 Year Performance-62.00%-43.22%3.88%25.61%

Cable One Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CABO
Cable One
3.3766 of 5 stars
$52.68
-1.6%
$101.50
+92.7%
-58.7%$298.71M$1.50BN/A2,592
SPIR
Spire Global
2.0436 of 5 stars
$17.27
-9.0%
$16.70
-3.3%
+52.6%$734.36M$71.55M11.00370
GTN.A
Gray Media
N/A$7.58
+9.9%
N/A-39.2%$708.90M$3.10BN/A8,610
TSAT
Telesat
1.1224 of 5 stars
$44.57
-2.3%
$33.50
-24.8%
+91.3%$677.02M$299.12MN/A470
OPTU
Optimum Communications
1.3786 of 5 stars
$1.25
+8.7%
$0.95
-24.0%
-27.8%$547.94M$8.59BN/A9,500

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This page (NYSE:CABO) was last updated on 6/30/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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