Cable One Inc (CABO)vsT-Mobile US Inc (TMUS)
CABO
Cable One Inc
$43.82
-5.78%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $248.58M
TMUS
T-Mobile US Inc
$177.02
-0.13%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $204.35B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
T-Mobile US Inc generates 6043% more annual revenue ($90.53B vs $1.47B). TMUS leads profitability with a 11.7% profit margin vs -21.9%. TMUS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.74. TMUS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
CABO
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
TMUS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CABO.
Margin of Safety
-56.6%
Fair Value
$113.97
Current Price
$177.02
$63.05 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 1230.0% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 25.3%
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 24.0%
Generating 4.6B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -19.9% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 12.0%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CABO
The strongest argument for CABO centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : TMUS
The strongest argument for TMUS centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 10.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.74 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CABO
The primary concerns for CABO are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 2.10 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : TMUS
The primary concerns for TMUS are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.11 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CABO profiles as a turnaround stock while TMUS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CABO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.54 — expect wider price swings.
TMUS is growing revenue faster at 10.6% — sustainability is the question.
TMUS generates stronger free cash flow (4.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TMUS scores higher overall (62/100 vs 55/100) and 10.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Cable One Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES · USA
Cable One, Inc., provides voice, video and data services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
T-Mobile US Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES · USA
T-Mobile US, Inc., doing business under the global brand name T-Mobile, is an American wireless network operator. Its headquarters are located in Bellevue, Washington, in the Seattle metropolitan area and Overland Park, Kansas, in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
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