COGECO COMMUNICATIONS INC (CCA.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CCA - CA19239C1068 - Common Stock
67.07 CAD
-0.42 (-0.62%)
Taking everything into account, CCA scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CCA was compared to 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. CCA has an average financial health and profitability rating. CCA has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. CCA also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CCA had positive earnings in the past year.
CCA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CCA has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CCA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 3.33%, CCA is not doing good in the industry: 76.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Equity of CCA (10.21%) is worse than 76.67% of its industry peers.
CCA has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.56%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CCA outperforms 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 5.01%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.33% | ||
| ROE | 10.21% | ||
| ROIC | 6.56% |
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 (11.08%) is worse than 76.67% of its industry peers.
CCA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CCA's Operating Margin of 25.01% is amongst the best of the industry. CCA outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CCA has declined.
CCA has a Gross Margin of 74.44%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CCA outperforms 96.67% of its industry peers.
CCA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.08% | ||
| GM | 74.44% |
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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CCA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CCA has less shares outstanding
CCA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CCA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.09, CCA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
CCA has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.60. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CCA would need 8.60 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 8.60, CCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.43 is on the high side and indicates that CCA has dependencies on debt financing.
CCA has a better Debt to Equity ratio (1.43) than 96.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.09 |
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC5.87%
2.3 Liquidity
CCA has a Current Ratio of 0.47. This is a bad value and indicates that CCA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.47, CCA is not doing good in the industry: 93.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.47 indicates that CCA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.47, CCA is doing worse than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CCA have decreased by -2.43% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.10% on average over the past years.
CCA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.22%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.07% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.43%
EPS 3Y-5.67%
EPS 5Y-0.1%
EPS Q2Q%-6.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.22%
Revenue growth 3Y0.11%
Revenue growth 5Y4.07%
Sales Q2Q%-5.22%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CCA will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.77% on average per year.
CCA is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.06% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.09%
EPS Next 2Y6.86%
EPS Next 3Y0.75%
EPS Next 5Y3.77%
Revenue Next Year-3.18%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.35%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.06%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.79 indicates a reasonable valuation of CCA.
CCA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CCA is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
CCA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.34.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.91, the valuation of CCA can be described as very cheap.
63.33% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CCA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CCA to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.56), we can say CCA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CCA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CCA is cheaper than 96.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CCA is valued a bit more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.07 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CCA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.86%
EPS Next 3Y0.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CCA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.85%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.81, CCA is paying slightly less dividend.
CCA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.85% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CCA grows each year by 9.71%, which is quite nice.
CCA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 47.96% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of CCA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP47.96%
EPS Next 2Y6.86%
EPS Next 3Y0.75%
TSX:CCA (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
67.07
-0.42 (-0.62%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.07%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.52%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.84B
Revenue(TTM)2.91B
Net Income(TTM)322.58M
Analysts70
Price Target74.66 (11.32%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.85% |
Yearly Dividend3.67
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.71%
DP47.96%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-7.67%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.32%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.03%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.1%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.32%
Max EPS beat(4)15.42%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.64%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)3.19%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)3.36%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.67%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.82%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.23%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.12%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.1%
PT rev (1m)-2.2%
PT rev (3m)-2.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.66%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.91 | ||
| P/S | 0.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.49 | ||
| P/B | 0.9 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.07 |
EPS(TTM)7.63
EY11.38%
EPS(NY)8.48
Fwd EY12.64%
FCF(TTM)12.52
FCFY18.67%
OCF(TTM)26.92
OCFY40.13%
SpS68.84
BVpS74.75
TBVpS-66.58
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number113.28
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.33% | ||
| ROE | 10.21% | ||
| ROCE | 7.97% | ||
| ROIC | 6.56% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.62% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.42% | ||
| OM | 25.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.08% | ||
| GM | 74.44% | ||
| FCFM | 18.19% |
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.3
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.6 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.13 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 85.15% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 20.91% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.71 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.88% | ||
| Profit Quality | 164.13% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.09 |
F-Score4
WACC5.87%
ROIC/WACC1.12
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)-2.43%
EPS 3Y-5.67%
EPS 5Y-0.1%
EPS Q2Q%-6.19%
EPS Next Y11.09%
EPS Next 2Y6.86%
EPS Next 3Y0.75%
EPS Next 5Y3.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.22%
Revenue growth 3Y0.11%
Revenue growth 5Y4.07%
Sales Q2Q%-5.22%
Revenue Next Year-3.18%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.35%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.06%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.3%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.94%
EBIT growth 5Y2.31%
EBIT Next Year96.02%
EBIT Next 3Y24.24%
EBIT Next 5Y13.6%
FCF growth 1Y69.21%
FCF growth 3Y26.82%
FCF growth 5Y4.07%
OCF growth 1Y-3.17%
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.
What is the valuation status for CCA stock?
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.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CCA stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for COGECO COMMUNICATIONS INC (CCA.CA) is 8.79 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.9.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CCA stock?
The dividend rating of COGECO COMMUNICATIONS INC (CCA.CA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 47.96%.