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Communication ServicesGrupo Televisa, S.A.B. · Telecommunications Services · $1B
What is Grupo Televisa, S.A.B.?
Grupo Televisa is a Mexico City-based media and telecommunications company operating cable networks and a direct-to-home satellite pay television platform across Mexico and select international markets. It serves both residential subscribers and business clients through a range of connectivity and content services.
The company generates revenue through two primary segments: Cable and Sky. The Cable segment delivers television subscriptions, internet access, telephone services, and mobile offerings to residential and business customers. The Sky segment provides direct-to-home satellite pay television, including programming, installation, and equipment rental. Televisa also sells local and national advertising and offers data and long-distance solutions to carriers via its fiber-optic network.
Grupo Televisa was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico.
- Cable television and premium subscription packages
- Residential and business internet services
- Direct-to-home satellite pay television (Sky)
- Telephone and mobile subscription services
- National and local advertising sales
Is TV a Good Stock to Buy?
UQS Score rates TV as Below Average overall.
The one area where TV stands out relative to its broader profile is Valuation, which is rated Attractive — suggesting the market may already be pricing in many of the company's challenges. For investors focused on entry price relative to fundamentals, this is worth noting.
All four remaining pillars — Quality, Moat, Growth, and Risk — are rated Weak, pointing to structural headwinds in profitability, competitive positioning, and business trajectory that weigh heavily on the composite score.
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Past performance does not guarantee future results. UQS Score is based on fundamental data and is not a buy/sell recommendation.
Does TV pay dividends?
Yes — Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. pays a dividend.
Grupo Televisa does pay a regular dividend, which may appeal to income-oriented investors. Given the company's Weak Quality and Growth ratings, prospective dividend investors should weigh payout sustainability carefully. The dividend reflects a legacy capital-return practice common among established Latin American telecoms, but the underlying business pressures are worth factoring into any income strategy.
When does TV report earnings?
Grupo Televisa reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, consistent with standard practice for US-listed international equities.
The company's Weak ratings across Quality, Growth, and Risk pillars suggest earnings trends have faced meaningful pressure. Revenue generation and margin dynamics in both the Cable and Sky segments reflect a challenging competitive environment in Mexican telecommunications.
For the most recent quarter's results and upcoming reporting dates, visit Grupo Televisa's official investor relations page.
TV Price History
-68.7% over 5Y
Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.
What if I invested in Grupo Televisa, S.A.B.?
Based on Grupo Televisa, S.A.B.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.
TV Long-term Outlook
The fundamental outlook for Grupo Televisa is cautious. With Growth and Risk both rated Weak, the business faces headwinds from intensifying competition in Mexican broadband and pay television, as well as ongoing structural shifts in media consumption. The Attractive Valuation rating suggests limited downside may already be reflected in the share price, but a meaningful re-rating would likely require tangible improvement in operating fundamentals.
Growth drivers
- Potential broadband subscriber growth in underserved Mexican markets
- Monetization of the existing fiber-optic network infrastructure
- Advertising revenue tied to any recovery in Mexican media spending
Key risks
- Sustained competitive pressure from streaming and rival telecoms
- Weak Quality and Moat ratings limiting pricing power
- Macroeconomic and currency exposure in Mexico and Latin America
TV vs Peers
Grupo Televisa operates in a competitive landscape that includes other Latin American and specialty telecom operators.
Liberty Latin America focuses on cable and broadband across the Caribbean and Central and South America, competing with Televisa on regional connectivity services.
IDT operates in international telecom and fintech, with a different geographic and business-model mix compared to Televisa's cable and satellite focus.
Cogent is a US-centric fiber network and internet services provider, differentiating itself through a pure-play data transport model rather than consumer pay television.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Grupo Televisa do?
Grupo Televisa owns and operates cable networks and a direct-to-home satellite pay television platform in Mexico. It provides television subscriptions, internet, telephone, and mobile services to residential customers, as well as data solutions and advertising services to business clients.
Does TV pay dividends?
Yes, Grupo Televisa pays a regular dividend. However, given the company's Weak Quality and Growth ratings, investors should assess the sustainability of that payout in the context of the company's broader financial pressures before relying on it as an income source.
When does TV report earnings?
Grupo Televisa reports on a quarterly cadence, as is standard for US-listed equities. For precise upcoming reporting dates, check the company's investor relations page directly, as our data source does not cover scheduled earnings dates.
Is TV a good stock to buy?
UQS Score rates TV as Below Average. The Valuation pillar is Attractive, which may interest contrarian investors, but Quality, Moat, Growth, and Risk are all rated Weak. The full pillar breakdown is available to Pro members on uqs-score.com.
Is TV overvalued?
Based on the UQS Valuation pillar, TV is rated Attractive — meaning the current price appears to reflect, or more than reflect, the company's fundamental challenges. This does not imply the stock will rise, but it suggests valuation alone is not a primary concern at current levels.
How does TV compare to its competitors?
Grupo Televisa competes with regional telecom operators like Liberty Latin America and specialty providers like IDT and Cogent Communications. Each competitor has a distinct geographic or business-model focus. A side-by-side UQS pillar comparison is available on the competitor pages at uqs-score.com.
What is TV's market cap bracket?
Grupo Televisa is currently classified as a small-cap company. This places it below the large-cap and mega-cap peers that dominate the global telecom sector, which can affect liquidity and institutional coverage.
Who founded Grupo Televisa?
Grupo Televisa traces its roots to Mexican media history and was formally constituted in its current structure in 1993. Detailed founding history, including key figures, is widely available through the company's official corporate history and public filings.
Is TV a long-term quality investment?
As a long-term quality indicator, the UQS Score rates TV as Below Average. Weak ratings across Quality, Moat, and Growth suggest the business has not demonstrated the durable characteristics typically associated with long-term compounders. The Attractive Valuation may offer a margin of safety, but structural improvement would be needed to change the overall profile.
What is the main competitive advantage of Grupo Televisa?
Televisa's primary asset is its established cable and fiber-optic infrastructure across Mexico, which creates some barrier to entry. However, the UQS Moat pillar is rated Weak, indicating that this infrastructure advantage has not translated into a durable competitive position relative to peers.
What sector does TV belong to?
Grupo Televisa is classified in the Communication Services sector. Within that sector, it operates as a cable and satellite pay television provider, competing alongside both regional Latin American telecoms and global media and connectivity companies.
Is TV a growth stock or value stock?
Based on UQS pillar labels, TV does not fit neatly into either category. The Growth pillar is rated Weak, ruling out a traditional growth classification. The Valuation pillar is Attractive, which has value-oriented characteristics — though a Weak Quality rating tempers the pure-value case.
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TV — Score History
| Date | UQS | Quality | Moat | Growth | Risk | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | 35.5 | 23.3 | 21.0 | 27.9 | 32.6 | 92.9 | -0.3 |
| May 11, 2026 | 35.8 | 23.3 | 21.0 | 27.8 | 32.6 | 95.2 | +2.9 |
| May 8, 2026 | 32.9 | 6.3 | 21.0 | 27.8 | 36.9 | 100.0 | +1.1 |
| May 2, 2026 | 31.8 | 19.2 | 21.0 | 24.8 | 32.3 | 80.0 | 0.0 |
| May 1, 2026 | 31.8 | 19.2 | 21.0 | 24.7 | 32.3 | 80.0 | -0.1 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 31.9 | 19.2 | 21.0 | 24.9 | 32.3 | 80.0 | 0.0 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 31.9 | 19.2 | 21.0 | 25.3 | 32.3 | 80.0 | +0.2 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 31.7 | 19.2 | 21.0 | 24.2 | 32.3 | 80.0 | -3.0 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 34.7 | 19.2 | 21.0 | 24.1 | 32.3 | 100.0 | 0.0 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 34.7 | 19.2 | 21.0 | 23.9 | 32.3 | 100.0 | 0.0 |
TV — Pillar Breakdown
Quality
— 23.3/100 (25%)Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.
How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.
Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.
Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.
Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.
Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.
Free cash flow relative to market value.
Growth
— 27.9/100 (20%)Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. faces growth headwinds with declining or stagnant revenue trends.
Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.
Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.
Year-over-year earnings per share growth.
Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.
Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.
Risk
— 32.6/100 (15%)Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.
Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.
Total debt relative to shareholder equity.
Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.
Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.
Valuation
— 94.4/100 (15%)Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.
Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.
How many years of FCF the market cap represents.
P/E relative to earnings growth — lower is more attractive.
Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.
Moat
— 21/100 (25%)Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for TV.
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How is the TV UQS Score Calculated?
The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.
Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.
Moat (25%) assesses Grupo Televisa, S.A.B.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.
Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.
Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.
Valuation (15%) measures whether Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.
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