COGECO COMMUNICATIONS INC (CCA.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CCA - CA19239C1068 - Common Stock
65.23 CAD
+0.25 (+0.38%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CCA. CCA was compared to 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. CCA has an average financial health and profitability rating. CCA is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally CCA also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CCA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CCA had a positive cash flow from operations.
CCA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
CCA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.33%, CCA is doing worse than 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of CCA (10.21%) is worse than 79.31% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.56%, CCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CCA is in line with the industry average of 5.06%.
| 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
With a Profit Margin value of 11.08%, CCA is not doing good in the industry: 75.86% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CCA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 25.01%, CCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CCA has declined.
The Gross Margin of CCA (74.44%) is better than 96.55% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CCA has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CCA is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CCA has been reduced compared to 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 1.08, we must say that CCA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CCA has a Altman-Z score of 1.08. This is amongst the best in the industry. CCA outperforms 93.10% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CCA is 8.60, which is on the high side as it means it would take CCA, 8.60 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 8.60, CCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
CCA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.43. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CCA has a better Debt to Equity ratio (1.43) than 96.55% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.08 |
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC5.88%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.47 indicates that CCA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CCA has a worse Current ratio (0.47) than 93.10% of its industry peers.
CCA has a Quick 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.
The Quick ratio of CCA (0.47) is worse than 93.10% of its industry peers.
| 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.
CCA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.10% yearly.
CCA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.22%.
Measured over the past years, CCA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.07% on average per year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.72% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.11% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y11.34%
EPS Next 2Y7.27%
EPS Next 3Y0.85%
EPS Next 5Y3.72%
Revenue Next Year-3.08%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.28%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.8%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.11%
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.
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 8.55 indicates a reasonable valuation of CCA.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CCA is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 65.52% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CCA to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.28), we can say CCA is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.68, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of CCA.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CCA is valued a bit more expensive than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.61, CCA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.68 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CCA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CCA indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CCA is more expensive than 65.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.02 |
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)0.75
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.27%
EPS Next 3Y0.85%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.11%, CCA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CCA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.35. CCA pays more dividend than 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, CCA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.11% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CCA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.71%!
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 2Y7.27%
EPS Next 3Y0.85%
TSX:CCA (11/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
65.23
+0.25 (+0.38%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.77%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.5%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.76B
Revenue(TTM)2.91B
Net Income(TTM)322.58M
Analysts70
Price Target76.35 (17.05%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.11% |
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)-0.33%
PT rev (3m)-4.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)9.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.6%
EPS NY rev (1m)13.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.92%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.59%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.9%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.68 | ||
| P/S | 0.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.42 | ||
| P/B | 0.87 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.02 |
EPS(TTM)7.63
EY11.7%
EPS(NY)8.5
Fwd EY13.02%
FCF(TTM)12.52
FCFY19.2%
OCF(TTM)26.92
OCFY41.26%
SpS68.84
BVpS74.75
TBVpS-66.58
PEG (NY)0.75
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 | 1.08 |
F-Score4
WACC5.88%
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 Y11.34%
EPS Next 2Y7.27%
EPS Next 3Y0.85%
EPS Next 5Y3.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.22%
Revenue growth 3Y0.11%
Revenue growth 5Y4.07%
Sales Q2Q%-5.22%
Revenue Next Year-3.08%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.28%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.8%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.11%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.3%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.94%
EBIT growth 5Y2.31%
EBIT Next Year97.12%
EBIT Next 3Y24.39%
EBIT Next 5Y13.99%
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 8.55 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.87.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CCA stock?
The dividend rating of COGECO COMMUNICATIONS INC (CCA.CA) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 47.96%.