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OPTU vs. ATEX, LILAK, LILA, TV, and NMAX

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), Liberty Global (LILAK), Liberty Latin America (LILA), Grupo Televisa (TV), and Newsmax (NMAX). These companies are all part of the "communication" industry.

How does Optimum Communications compare to Anterix?

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

87.7% of Anterix shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.9% of Optimum Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. 40.0% of Anterix shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 43.4% 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 is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Optimum Communications had 4 more articles in the media than Anterix. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Optimum Communications and 4 mentions for Anterix. Anterix's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat Optimum Communications' score of 0.61 indicating that Anterix is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Anterix currently has a consensus target price of $59.50, suggesting a potential downside of 43.52%. Optimum Communications has a consensus target price of $0.95, suggesting a potential upside of 0.99%. Given Optimum Communications' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Optimum Communications is more favorable than Anterix.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Anterix
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Optimum Communications
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

Anterix has a beta of 0.83, suggesting that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Optimum Communications has a beta of 1.15, suggesting that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

Anterix has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
Anterix$6.50M315.94$90.64M$4.8421.76
Optimum Communications$8.59B0.05-$1.87B-$9.93N/A

Anterix has a net margin of 1,394.17% 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
Anterix1,394.17% -11.23% -6.24%
Optimum Communications -55.01%N/A -0.72%

Summary

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

How does Optimum Communications compare to Liberty Global?

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

Liberty Global has a net margin of -11.20% compared to Optimum Communications' net margin of -55.01%. Optimum Communications' return on equity of 0.00% beat Liberty Global's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Optimum Communications-55.01% N/A -0.72%
Liberty Global -11.20%-43.70%-4.15%

Optimum Communications has a beta of 1.15, meaning that its share price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Liberty Global has a beta of 0.72, meaning that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

54.9% of Optimum Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 53.0% of Liberty Global shares are owned by institutional investors. 43.4% of Optimum Communications shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.7% of Liberty Global shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Liberty Global has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Optimum Communications. Liberty Global 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$8.59B0.05-$1.87B-$9.93N/A
Liberty Global$4.44B0.34-$611.20M-$2.48N/A

Optimum Communications presently has a consensus price target of $0.95, suggesting a potential upside of 0.99%. Liberty Global has a consensus price target of $8.10, suggesting a potential upside of 8.29%. Given Liberty Global's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Liberty Global 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
Liberty Global
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

In the previous week, Optimum Communications had 4 more articles in the media than Liberty Global. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Optimum Communications and 4 mentions for Liberty Global. Liberty Global's average media sentiment score of 1.42 beat Optimum Communications' score of 0.61 indicating that Liberty Global is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Summary

Optimum Communications beats Liberty Global on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Optimum Communications compare to Liberty Latin America?

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

Liberty Latin America has a net margin of -11.20% compared to Optimum Communications' net margin of -55.01%. Optimum Communications' return on equity of 0.00% beat Liberty Latin America's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Liberty Latin America-11.20% -45.66% -4.11%
Optimum Communications -55.01%N/A -0.72%

Liberty Latin America currently has a consensus price target of $10.00, indicating a potential upside of 33.51%. Optimum Communications has a consensus price target of $0.95, indicating a potential upside of 0.99%. Given Liberty Latin America's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Liberty Latin America is more favorable than Optimum Communications.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Liberty Latin America
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Optimum Communications
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

18.5% of Liberty Latin America shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.9% of Optimum Communications shares are held by institutional investors. 6.3% of Liberty Latin America shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 43.4% of Optimum Communications 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.

Liberty Latin America has a beta of 0.74, meaning that its stock price is 26% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Optimum Communications has a beta of 1.15, meaning that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

Liberty Latin America has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Optimum Communications. Liberty Latin America 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
Liberty Latin America$4.44B0.34-$611.20M-$2.48N/A
Optimum Communications$8.59B0.05-$1.87B-$9.93N/A

In the previous week, Optimum Communications had 6 more articles in the media than Liberty Latin America. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Optimum Communications and 2 mentions for Liberty Latin America. Liberty Latin America's average media sentiment score of 1.68 beat Optimum Communications' score of 0.61 indicating that Liberty Latin America is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Summary

Liberty Latin America and Optimum Communications tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Optimum Communications compare to Grupo Televisa?

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

Grupo Televisa has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Optimum Communications. Grupo Televisa 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
Grupo Televisa$3.07B0.47-$478.58M-$0.81N/A
Optimum Communications$8.59B0.05-$1.87B-$9.93N/A

In the previous week, Optimum Communications had 5 more articles in the media than Grupo Televisa. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Optimum Communications and 3 mentions for Grupo Televisa. Optimum Communications' average media sentiment score of 0.61 beat Grupo Televisa's score of 0.15 indicating that Optimum Communications is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Grupo Televisa presently has a consensus target price of $5.23, indicating a potential upside of 91.35%. Optimum Communications has a consensus target price of $0.95, indicating a potential upside of 0.99%. Given Grupo Televisa's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Grupo Televisa is more favorable than Optimum Communications.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Grupo Televisa
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.86
Optimum Communications
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

Grupo Televisa has a beta of 1.55, meaning that its stock price is 55% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Optimum Communications has a beta of 1.15, meaning that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

Grupo Televisa has a net margin of -13.93% compared to Optimum Communications' net margin of -55.01%. Optimum Communications' return on equity of 0.00% beat Grupo Televisa's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Grupo Televisa-13.93% -7.65% -3.55%
Optimum Communications -55.01%N/A -0.72%

55.8% of Grupo Televisa shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.9% of Optimum Communications shares are held by institutional investors. 43.4% of Optimum Communications shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Grupo Televisa beats Optimum Communications on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Optimum Communications compare to Newsmax?

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

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
Newsmax-43.17% -81.14% -36.02%
Optimum Communications -55.01%N/A -0.72%

Newsmax presently has a consensus target price of $21.50, indicating a potential upside of 153.90%. Optimum Communications has a consensus target price of $0.95, indicating a potential upside of 0.99%. Given Newsmax's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Newsmax is more favorable than Optimum Communications.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Newsmax
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Optimum Communications
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

54.9% of Optimum Communications shares are held by institutional investors. 61.0% of Newsmax shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 43.4% of Optimum Communications shares are held by 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.

In the previous week, Optimum Communications had 7 more articles in the media than Newsmax. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Optimum Communications and 1 mentions for Newsmax. Optimum Communications' average media sentiment score of 0.61 beat Newsmax's score of 0.50 indicating that Optimum Communications is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Newsmax has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
Newsmax$189.26M5.78-$99.50M-$0.66N/A
Optimum Communications$8.59B0.05-$1.87B-$9.93N/A

Newsmax has a beta of 2.65, indicating that its share price is 165% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Optimum Communications has a beta of 1.15, indicating that its share price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

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

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OPTU vs. The Competition

MetricOptimum CommunicationsCommunications Components IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$481.24M$16.10B$38.92B$23.41B
Dividend YieldN/A2.07%3.21%4.02%
P/E Ratio-0.0941.89169.4431.19
Price / Sales0.055.36591.6079.72
Price / Cash0.3855.5847.0332.25
Price / Book-0.198.059.504.78
Net Income-$1.87B-$6.80M$1.07B$1.07B
7 Day Performance-32.86%-3.40%0.03%1.00%
1 Month Performance-31.46%-1.36%-2.12%0.42%
1 Year Performance-64.96%126.49%140.87%18.61%

Optimum Communications Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
OPTU
Optimum Communications
1.8159 of 5 stars
$0.94
-6.9%
$0.95
+1.0%
-61.3%$481.24M$8.59BN/A9,500
ATEX
Anterix
2.3395 of 5 stars
$106.04
+0.9%
$59.50
-43.9%
+350.1%$2.05B$6.50MN/A70
LILAK
Liberty Global
2.6959 of 5 stars
$7.40
-3.0%
$8.20
+10.8%
+12.1%$1.54B$4.44BN/A10,000
LILA
Liberty Latin America
3.9456 of 5 stars
$7.53
-1.2%
$10.00
+32.8%
+14.9%$1.53B$4.44BN/A9,000
TV
Grupo Televisa
4.6715 of 5 stars
$2.73
+3.4%
$5.23
+91.7%
+26.0%$1.40B$3.07BN/A26,599

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