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ALTICE USA INC- A (ATUS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:ATUS - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US02156K1034 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

2.12  +0.03 (+1.44%)

After market: 2.12 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall ATUS gets a fundamental rating of 1 out of 10. We evaluated ATUS against 97 industry peers in the Media industry. While ATUS is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. ATUS does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ATUS has reported negative net income.
ATUS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years ATUS 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years ATUS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
ATUS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFATUS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of ATUS (-0.50%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.65%, ATUS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ATUS is below the industry average of 7.56%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.5%
ROE N/A
ROIC 3.65%
ROA(3y)0.14%
ROA(5y)0.94%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)4.16%
ROIC(5y)4.57%
ATUS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICATUS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100

1.3 Margins

ATUS has a better Operating Margin (18.35%) than 84.54% of its industry peers.
ATUS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of ATUS (68.12%) is better than 81.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ATUS has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 18.35%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 68.12%
OM growth 3Y-8.93%
OM growth 5Y-0.42%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.58%
GM growth 5Y0.44%
ATUS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsATUS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ATUS is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for ATUS has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ATUS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ATUS is higher compared to a year ago.
ATUS Yearly Shares OutstandingATUS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
ATUS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsATUS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.38, we must say that ATUS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of ATUS (0.38) is worse than 62.89% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.38
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC4.73%
ATUS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFATUS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.36 indicates that ATUS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ATUS (0.36) is worse than 90.72% of its industry peers.
ATUS has a Quick Ratio of 0.36. This is a bad value and indicates that ATUS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of ATUS (0.36) is worse than 90.72% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.36
Quick Ratio 0.36
ATUS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesATUS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for ATUS have decreased strongly by -3500.00% in the last year.
ATUS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.68%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.71% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3500%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-220%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.68%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.9%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.71%
Sales Q2Q%-4.38%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -1.18% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, ATUS will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.50% on average per year.
EPS Next Y30.24%
EPS Next 2Y46.57%
EPS Next 3Y29.44%
EPS Next 5Y-1.18%
Revenue Next Year-4.2%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.36%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.07%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.5%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
ATUS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesATUS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
ATUS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesATUS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 1 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for ATUS. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 62.17, ATUS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as ATUS.
ATUS is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.43, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 62.17
ATUS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsATUS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ATUS is valued a bit cheaper than 67.01% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.89
ATUS Per share dataATUS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 -20 -40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ATUS's earnings are expected to grow with 29.44% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y46.57%
EPS Next 3Y29.44%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ATUS does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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ALTICE USA INC- A

NYSE:ATUS (6/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 2.12 0 (0%)

2.12

+0.03 (+1.44%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)05-08 2025-05-08/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-30 2025-07-30/amc
Inst Owners96.55%
Inst Owner Change3.78%
Ins Owners5.46%
Ins Owner Change0.51%
Market Cap991.52M
Analysts55.65
Price Target2.88 (35.85%)
Short Float %8.82%
Short Ratio5.95
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-281.42%
Min EPS beat(2)-402.28%
Max EPS beat(2)-160.57%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-235.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-402.28%
Max EPS beat(4)-57.32%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-400.97%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-296.27%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-218.46%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.19%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.53%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.19%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.89%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.21%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2%
PT rev (1m)4.28%
PT rev (3m)6.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-100.51%
EPS NY rev (1m)-11.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)-662.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.36%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.07%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 62.17
P/S 0.11
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 0.72
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.89
EPS(TTM)-0.34
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.03
Fwd EY1.61%
FCF(TTM)-0.18
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.93
OCFY138.07%
SpS18.93
BVpS-1.16
TBVpS-48.5
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.5%
ROE N/A
ROCE 5.5%
ROIC 3.65%
ROICexc 3.69%
ROICexgc 15.17%
OM 18.35%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 68.12%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)0.14%
ROA(5y)0.94%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)4.16%
ROIC(5y)4.57%
ROICexc(3y)4.2%
ROICexc(5y)4.61%
ROICexgc(3y)18.51%
ROICexgc(5y)21.06%
ROCE(3y)6.26%
ROCE(5y)6.88%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-13.83%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-2.67%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.4%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.67%
OM growth 3Y-8.93%
OM growth 5Y-0.42%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.58%
GM growth 5Y0.44%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.28
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 7.63
Cap/Depr 86.9%
Cap/Sales 16.41%
Interest Coverage 0.92
Cash Conversion 41.52%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.36
Quick Ratio 0.36
Altman-Z 0.38
F-Score3
WACC4.73%
ROIC/WACC0.77
Cap/Depr(3y)99.64%
Cap/Depr(5y)83.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)18.1%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.47%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3500%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-220%
EPS Next Y30.24%
EPS Next 2Y46.57%
EPS Next 3Y29.44%
EPS Next 5Y-1.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.68%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.9%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.71%
Sales Q2Q%-4.38%
Revenue Next Year-4.2%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.36%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.07%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.5%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.74%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.48%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.12%
EBIT Next Year85.17%
EBIT Next 3Y22.99%
EBIT Next 5Y13.92%
FCF growth 1Y-206.73%
FCF growth 3Y-54.88%
FCF growth 5Y-34.06%
OCF growth 1Y-37.3%
OCF growth 3Y-17.86%
OCF growth 5Y-9.14%