COGECO COMMUNICATIONS INC (CCA.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:CCA • CA19239C1068
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Last: Mar 5, 2026, 07:00 PM
This CCA.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CCA. CCA was compared to 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of CCA get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. CCA has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. CCA also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. CCA.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CCA was profitable.
- CCA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years CCA has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years CCA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.17%, CCA is doing worse than 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- CCA's Return On Equity of 9.63% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CCA is outperformed by 76.67% of its industry peers.
- CCA has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.51%) than 93.33% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CCA is in line with the industry average of 5.00%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.17% | ||
| ROE | 9.63% | ||
| ROIC | 6.51% |
ROA(3y)3.6%
ROA(5y)4.17%
ROE(3y)11.58%
ROE(5y)13.35%
ROIC(3y)6.95%
ROIC(5y)7.43%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of CCA (10.79%) is worse than 76.67% of its industry peers.
- CCA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of CCA (25.02%) is better than 93.33% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CCA has declined.
- CCA has a better Gross Margin (74.55%) than 96.67% of its industry peers.
- CCA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.79% | ||
| GM | 74.55% |
OM growth 3Y-2.05%
OM growth 5Y-1.69%
PM growth 3Y-8.76%
PM growth 5Y-6.77%
GM growth 3Y0.76%
GM growth 5Y0.58%
2. CCA.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CCA is creating some value.
- CCA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- CCA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- CCA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.09, we must say that CCA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of CCA (1.09) is better than 93.33% of its industry peers.
- CCA has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.59. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CCA would need 9.59 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- CCA's Debt to FCF ratio of 9.59 is amongst the best of the industry. CCA outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.36 is on the high side and indicates that CCA has dependencies on debt financing.
- CCA's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.36 is amongst the best of the industry. CCA outperforms 96.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.59 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.09 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC6.04%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.40 indicates that CCA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.40, CCA is not doing good in the industry: 93.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- CCA has a Quick Ratio of 0.40. This is a bad value and indicates that CCA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CCA has a worse Quick ratio (0.40) than 93.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.4 |
3. CCA.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for CCA have decreased strongly by -10.38% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.10% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, CCA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.98% in the last year.
- CCA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.07% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.38%
EPS 3Y-5.67%
EPS 5Y-0.1%
EPS Q2Q%-12.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.98%
Revenue growth 3Y0.11%
Revenue growth 5Y4.07%
Sales Q2Q%-4.26%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.47% on average over the next years.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CCA will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.65% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.15%
EPS Next 2Y8.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.64%
EPS Next 5Y3.47%
Revenue Next Year-3.59%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.69%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.01%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.65%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. CCA.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.95, which indicates a very decent valuation of CCA.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CCA is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 63.33% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CCA to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.29), we can say CCA is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.08, the valuation of CCA can be described as very reasonable.
- CCA's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- CCA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CCA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CCA is valued a bit more expensive than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.35 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.66
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.64%
5. CCA.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CCA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.42%, which is a nice return.
- CCA's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 4.94.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CCA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.42% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of CCA grows each year by 9.71%, which is quite nice.
- CCA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- CCA has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.71%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
5.3 Sustainability
- CCA pays out 50.68% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- CCA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP50.68%
EPS Next 2Y8.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.64%
CCA.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:CCA (3/5/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)01-13 2026-01-13/amc
Earnings (Next)04-07 2026-04-07
Inst Owners25%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.53%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.09B
Revenue(TTM)2.88B
Net Income(TTM)310.67M
Analysts72.31
Price Target77.1 (5.62%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.42% |
Yearly Dividend3.67
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.71%
DP50.68%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date01-28 2026-01-28 (0.987)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.5%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.03%
Max EPS beat(2)0.04%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.75%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.32%
Max EPS beat(4)8.33%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.61%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)2.68%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)3.13%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.97%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.82%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.29%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.39%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.16%
PT rev (1m)3.93%
PT rev (3m)3.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.52%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.08 | ||
| P/S | 1.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.82 | ||
| P/B | 0.96 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.35 |
EPS(TTM)7.34
EY10.05%
EPS(NY)9.03
Fwd EY12.37%
FCF(TTM)11.44
FCFY15.67%
OCF(TTM)25.91
OCFY35.49%
SpS68.09
BVpS76.3
TBVpS-66.44
PEG (NY)0.66
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number112.26
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.17% | ||
| ROE | 9.63% | ||
| ROCE | 7.91% | ||
| ROIC | 6.51% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.56% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.72% | ||
| OM | 25.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.79% | ||
| GM | 74.55% | ||
| FCFM | 16.8% |
ROA(3y)3.6%
ROA(5y)4.17%
ROE(3y)11.58%
ROE(5y)13.35%
ROIC(3y)6.95%
ROIC(5y)7.43%
ROICexc(3y)7.06%
ROICexc(5y)7.7%
ROICexgc(3y)20.82%
ROICexgc(5y)23.8%
ROCE(3y)8.45%
ROCE(5y)9.04%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-8.54%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-7.24%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.7%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.56%
OM growth 3Y-2.05%
OM growth 5Y-1.69%
PM growth 3Y-8.76%
PM growth 5Y-6.77%
GM growth 3Y0.76%
GM growth 5Y0.58%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.29
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.59 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 86.07% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 21.25% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.72 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.54% | ||
| Profit Quality | 155.69% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.09 |
F-Score6
WACC6.04%
ROIC/WACC1.08
Cap/Depr(3y)117.41%
Cap/Depr(5y)122.92%
Cap/Sales(3y)26.26%
Cap/Sales(5y)26.77%
Profit Quality(3y)94.3%
Profit Quality(5y)93.05%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.38%
EPS 3Y-5.67%
EPS 5Y-0.1%
EPS Q2Q%-12.18%
EPS Next Y15.15%
EPS Next 2Y8.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.64%
EPS Next 5Y3.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.98%
Revenue growth 3Y0.11%
Revenue growth 5Y4.07%
Sales Q2Q%-4.26%
Revenue Next Year-3.59%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.69%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.01%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.65%
EBIT growth 1Y-5%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.94%
EBIT growth 5Y2.31%
EBIT Next Year95.61%
EBIT Next 3Y24.3%
EBIT Next 5Y13.1%
FCF growth 1Y115.93%
FCF growth 3Y26.82%
FCF growth 5Y4.07%
OCF growth 1Y8.92%
OCF growth 3Y-2.83%
OCF growth 5Y4.39%
COGECO COMMUNICATIONS INC / CCA.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CCA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CCA.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for COGECO COMMUNICATIONS INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to COGECO COMMUNICATIONS INC (CCA.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is COGECO COMMUNICATIONS INC (CCA.CA) stock?
COGECO COMMUNICATIONS INC (CCA.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of COGECO COMMUNICATIONS INC (CCA.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for COGECO COMMUNICATIONS INC (CCA.CA) is 9.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.96.
How sustainable is the dividend of COGECO COMMUNICATIONS INC (CCA.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of COGECO COMMUNICATIONS INC (CCA.CA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 50.68%.