Optimum Communications, Inc. (OPTU) Fair Value 2026

OPTU · Telecom Services ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

5.2 /10

32 fundamental signals · 1 models active

Value Trap Risk

SAFE (0/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-27, Optimum Communications, Inc. (OPTU) trades at $1.02. QOC: 5.2/10. Value Trap Risk: 0/100 (SAFE). 1/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
OPTU
Price
$1.02
Quality Score
5.2/10
Value Trap Risk
0/100
Models Active
1/13
Last Updated
Strength: 1 independent models provide multi-angle coverage
Risk: Majority of models suggest overvaluation

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give OPTU?

1 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($1.02)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $0.47 -54.4%

All Models Active

All 1 models are displayed above.

What Is Optimum Communications, Inc. (OPTU) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Optimum Communications, Inc.'s intrinsic value is estimated at $0.47. Trading at its current price of $1.02, the valuation engine raises significant caution: 1 of 1 models flag downside risk, projecting a median implied return of -54.4%.

What Do the Models Say About OPTU?

1 of 13 models are currently active for OPTU. All 1 active models suggest the stock trades above fair value. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does OPTU Rank in Telecom Services?

Among 55 Telecom Services stocks, OPTU ranks #45 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 5.2/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 5.2 reflects mixed fundamentals.

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The Telecom Services sector introduces analytical considerations specific to telecom operator businesses. For Optimum Communications, Inc., metrics like content cost ratio provide important context that general-purpose valuation models may underweight.

Is OPTU a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns OPTU a score of 0/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

1 of 13 models are active for Optimum Communications, Inc.. Limited activation may indicate insufficient history. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Optimum Communications, Inc. scores 5.2 out of 10 on our 32-signal quality assessment, a moderate rating that shows mixed signals across our quality framework with notable weaknesses. The QOC score synthesizes profitability margins, revenue growth reliability, debt management, and capital allocation into a single metric designed to separate durable businesses from statistically cheap ones.

CirclFi runs 13 independent models for each stock. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every OPTU valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across OPTU's 1 active models, average confidence is 79%. High confidence suggests strong data fit.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

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Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to OPTU?

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Where Does OPTU Sit in CirclFi's Telecom Services Rankings?

OPTU is ranked against every other Telecom Services stock CirclFi covers in each of these screens.

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What Else Do Investors Ask About Optimum Communications, Inc.’s Valuation?

What is Optimum Communications, Inc.'s intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi does not yet have enough active models to publish a median fair value for Optimum Communications, Inc. (OPTU). The Quality of Company score is 5.2/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is OPTU overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $1.02, 0 of 1 active models suggest OPTU may be undervalued, while 1 indicate potential overvaluation. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits Optimum Communications, Inc.'s business model in Telecom Services.

What does a Quality of Company score of 5.2 mean for OPTU?

Optimum Communications, Inc.'s QOC of 5.2/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores between 5-7 reflect moderate fundamentals with areas for improvement.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on OPTU?

CirclFi analyzes OPTU with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 1 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Is OPTU a value trap in 2026?

Optimum Communications, Inc.'s Value Trap score is 0/100 (SAFE). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Cite this analysis — “CirclFi assigns Optimum Communications, Inc. (OPTU) a Quality of Company score of 5.2/10 across 32 fundamental signals as of 2026-08-27.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/OPTU/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this OPTU valuation
  • Financial statements: Optimum Communications, Inc. 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0001702780) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

Market data for OPTU as of ; valuations recomputed .