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OPTU vs. ATEX, NMAX, SPIR, TSAT, and GTN.A

Should you buy Optimum Communications stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Optimum Communications 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 Optimum Communications include Anterix (ATEX), Newsmax (NMAX), Spire Global (SPIR), Telesat (TSAT), and Gray Media (GTN.A). These companies are all part of the "communication" industry.

How does Optimum Communications compare to Anterix?

Optimum Communications (NYSE:OPTU) and Anterix (NASDAQ:ATEX) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends and valuation.

Optimum Communications has a beta of 1.36, suggesting that its share price is 36% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Anterix has a beta of 0.95, suggesting that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Optimum Communications$8.59B0.06-$1.87B-$9.93N/A
Anterix$6.03M211.06-$11.37M$4.3515.62

54.9% of Optimum Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.7% of Anterix shares are owned by institutional investors. 44.6% of Optimum Communications shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 45.6% of Anterix shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Optimum Communications had 12 more articles in the media than Anterix. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Optimum Communications and 5 mentions for Anterix. Anterix's average media sentiment score of 0.27 beat Optimum Communications' score of -0.17 indicating that Anterix is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Optimum Communications
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Anterix
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Optimum Communications presently has a consensus target price of $0.95, indicating a potential downside of 14.80%. Anterix has a consensus target price of $59.50, indicating a potential downside of 12.44%. Given Anterix's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Anterix 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
Anterix
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

Anterix has a net margin of 1,370.92% compared to Optimum Communications' net margin of -55.01%. Optimum Communications' return on equity of 0.00% beat Anterix's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Optimum Communications-55.01% N/A -0.72%
Anterix 1,370.92%-12.26%-6.55%

Summary

Anterix beats Optimum Communications on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Optimum Communications compare to Newsmax?

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

Optimum Communications presently has a consensus target price of $0.95, suggesting a potential downside of 14.80%. Newsmax has a consensus target price of $21.50, suggesting a potential upside of 124.08%. Given Newsmax's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Newsmax 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
Newsmax
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

Newsmax has a net margin of -43.17% compared to Optimum Communications' net margin of -55.01%. Optimum Communications' return on equity of 0.00% beat Newsmax's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Optimum Communications-55.01% N/A -0.72%
Newsmax -43.17%-81.14%-36.02%

Newsmax has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Optimum Communications. Newsmax 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$8.59B0.06-$1.87B-$9.93N/A
Newsmax$189.26M6.55-$99.50M-$0.66N/A

In the previous week, Optimum Communications had 13 more articles in the media than Newsmax. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Optimum Communications and 4 mentions for Newsmax. Newsmax's average media sentiment score of 0.11 beat Optimum Communications' score of -0.17 indicating that Newsmax is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Optimum Communications
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Newsmax
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Optimum Communications has a beta of 1.36, meaning that its share price is 36% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Newsmax has a beta of 2.93, meaning that its share price is 193% more volatile than the broader market.

54.9% of Optimum Communications shares are held by institutional investors. 44.6% of Optimum Communications shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 61.0% of Newsmax shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Newsmax beats Optimum Communications on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Optimum Communications compare to Spire Global?

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

Spire Global has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Optimum Communications. Optimum Communications 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
Spire Global$71.55M10.86$51.31M$1.5712.78
Optimum Communications$8.59B0.06-$1.87B-$9.93N/A

Spire Global has a net margin of 77.12% compared to Optimum Communications' net margin of -55.01%. Optimum Communications' return on equity of 0.00% beat Spire Global's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Spire Global77.12% -34.05% -19.32%
Optimum Communications -55.01%N/A -0.72%

20.0% of Spire Global shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.9% of Optimum Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.0% of Spire Global shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 44.6% of Optimum Communications shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Spire Global has a beta of 2.48, suggesting that its stock price is 148% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Optimum Communications has a beta of 1.36, suggesting that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Optimum Communications had 10 more articles in the media than Spire Global. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Optimum Communications and 7 mentions for Spire Global. Spire Global's average media sentiment score of 0.38 beat Optimum Communications' score of -0.17 indicating that Spire Global is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Spire Global
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Optimum Communications
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Spire Global presently has a consensus price target of $16.70, suggesting a potential downside of 16.79%. Optimum Communications has a consensus price target of $0.95, suggesting a potential downside of 14.80%. Given Optimum Communications' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Optimum Communications is more favorable than Spire Global.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Spire Global
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
Optimum Communications
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

Summary

Spire Global beats Optimum Communications on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Optimum Communications compare to Telesat?

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

In the previous week, Optimum Communications had 15 more articles in the media than Telesat. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Optimum Communications and 2 mentions for Telesat. Telesat's average media sentiment score of 1.36 beat Optimum Communications' score of -0.17 indicating that Telesat is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Telesat
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Optimum Communications
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Telesat has a beta of 2.01, suggesting that its share price is 101% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Optimum Communications has a beta of 1.36, suggesting that its share price is 36% more volatile than the broader market.

Telesat has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Optimum Communications. Telesat 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
Telesat$299.12M2.73-$111.19M-$9.02N/A
Optimum Communications$8.59B0.06-$1.87B-$9.93N/A

Telesat currently has a consensus target price of $33.50, suggesting a potential downside of 39.08%. Optimum Communications has a consensus target price of $0.95, suggesting a potential downside of 14.80%. Given Optimum Communications' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Optimum Communications is more favorable than Telesat.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Telesat
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Optimum Communications
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

Telesat has a net margin of -47.57% compared to Optimum Communications' net margin of -55.01%. Optimum Communications' return on equity of 0.00% beat Telesat's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Telesat-47.57% -4.02% -1.19%
Optimum Communications -55.01%N/A -0.72%

54.9% of Optimum Communications shares are held by institutional investors. 40.6% of Telesat shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 44.6% of Optimum Communications shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Optimum Communications beats Telesat on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Optimum Communications compare to Gray Media?

Gray Media (NYSE:GTN.A) and Optimum Communications (NYSE:OPTU) are both small-cap communication companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, profitability, risk and analyst recommendations.

Gray Media has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Optimum Communications. Gray Media 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
Gray Media$3.10B0.24-$85M-$1.53N/A
Optimum Communications$8.59B0.06-$1.87B-$9.93N/A

In the previous week, Optimum Communications had 15 more articles in the media than Gray Media. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Optimum Communications and 2 mentions for Gray Media. Gray Media's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Optimum Communications' score of -0.17 indicating that Gray Media is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Gray Media
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Optimum Communications
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Gray Media has a beta of 0.51, suggesting that its stock price is 49% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Optimum Communications has a beta of 1.36, suggesting that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the broader market.

Optimum Communications has a consensus target price of $0.95, indicating a potential downside of 14.80%. Given Optimum Communications' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Optimum Communications 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
Optimum Communications
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

Gray Media has a net margin of -3.12% compared to Optimum Communications' net margin of -55.01%. Optimum Communications' return on equity of 0.00% beat Gray Media's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Gray Media-3.12% -3.07% -0.64%
Optimum Communications -55.01%N/A -0.72%

0.3% of Gray Media shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.9% of Optimum Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.3% of Gray Media shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 44.6% of Optimum Communications shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Optimum Communications beats Gray Media on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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OPTU vs. The Competition

MetricOptimum CommunicationsCommunications Components IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$514.59M$18.62B$40.73B$23.08B
Dividend YieldN/A2.05%3.09%4.10%
P/E Ratio-0.1160.91173.5131.05
Price / Sales0.066.25635.5623.96
Price / Cash0.4065.5151.1824.43
Price / Book-0.239.6010.164.72
Net Income-$1.87B-$6.80M$1.06B$1.07B
7 Day Performance84.21%7.02%2.38%-0.28%
1 Month PerformanceN/AN/AN/A2.09%
1 Year Performance-48.38%175.94%170.08%26.35%

Optimum Communications Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
OPTU
Optimum Communications
1.0904 of 5 stars
$1.12
+3.2%
$0.95
-14.8%
-53.2%$514.59M$8.59BN/A9,500
ATEX
Anterix
1.2118 of 5 stars
$65.36
+2.1%
$50.00
-23.5%
+150.8%$1.20B$5.93M15.0370
NMAX
Newsmax
1.9369 of 5 stars
$8.76
+2.9%
$21.50
+145.5%
-54.4%$1.10B$189.26MN/A400
SPIR
Spire Global
2.6533 of 5 stars
$20.59
-9.8%
$16.30
-20.8%
+82.3%$884.17M$71.55M13.12370
TSAT
Telesat
1.4118 of 5 stars
$49.71
-8.3%
$33.50
-32.6%
+192.1%$804.67M$299.12MN/A470

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