COGECO COMMUNICATIONS INC (CCA.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:CCA • CA19239C1068

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This CCA.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. CCA.CA Profitability Analysis

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.
CCA.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCCA.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • CCA has a Return On Assets of 3.27%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CCA underperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of CCA (9.81%) is worse than 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.57%, CCA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CCA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.95%. This is in line with the industry average of 5.39%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.27%
ROE 9.81%
ROIC 6.57%
ROA(3y)3.6%
ROA(5y)4.17%
ROE(3y)11.58%
ROE(5y)13.35%
ROIC(3y)6.95%
ROIC(5y)7.43%
CCA.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCCA.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of CCA (11.13%) is worse than 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • CCA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of CCA (25.33%) is better than 92.86% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CCA has declined.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 74.64%, CCA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CCA has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 25.33%
PM (TTM) 11.13%
GM 74.64%
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%
CCA.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCCA.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60

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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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CCA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CCA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for CCA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CCA.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingCCA.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
CCA.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCCA.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

  • CCA has an Altman-Z score of 1.07. This is a bad value and indicates that CCA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • CCA has a better Altman-Z score (1.07) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CCA is 10.44, which is on the high side as it means it would take CCA, 10.44 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CCA (10.44) is better than 92.86% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.33 is on the high side and indicates that CCA has dependencies on debt financing.
  • CCA's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.33 is amongst the best of the industry. CCA outperforms 96.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.33
Debt/FCF 10.44
Altman-Z 1.07
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC6.09%
CCA.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCCA.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.47, CCA is doing worse than 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.47 indicates that CCA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CCA's Quick ratio of 0.47 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CCA is outperformed by 89.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.47
Quick Ratio 0.47
CCA.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCCA.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. CCA.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for CCA have decreased by -4.00% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, CCA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.10% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, CCA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.35% 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)-4%
EPS 3Y-5.67%
EPS 5Y-0.1%
EPS Q2Q%5.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.35%
Revenue growth 3Y0.11%
Revenue growth 5Y4.07%
Sales Q2Q%-5.31%

3.2 Future

  • CCA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.72% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, CCA will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.41% on average per year.
EPS Next Y14.93%
EPS Next 2Y8.53%
EPS Next 3Y3.64%
EPS Next 5Y3.72%
Revenue Next Year-4.2%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.08%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.06%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.41%

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.
CCA.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCCA.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B
CCA.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCCA.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6 8

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4. CCA.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.43, the valuation of CCA can be described as very reasonable.
  • 67.86% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CCA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • CCA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.15.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.98, the valuation of CCA can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CCA is valued cheaper than 96.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CCA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.12.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.43
Fwd PE 6.98
CCA.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCCA.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • CCA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CCA is cheaper than 96.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CCA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CCA is cheaper than 64.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.07
EV/EBITDA 5.06
CCA.CA Per share dataCCA.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 -50

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)0.56
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.53%
EPS Next 3Y3.64%

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5. CCA.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.28%, CCA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.80, CCA pays a better dividend. On top of this CCA pays more dividend than 92.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CCA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.28%

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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.71%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
CCA.CA Yearly Dividends per shareCCA.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • 50.63% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CCA. 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.
DP50.63%
EPS Next 2Y8.53%
EPS Next 3Y3.64%
CCA.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCCA.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
CCA.CA Dividend Payout.CCA.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CCA.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CCA.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

COGECO COMMUNICATIONS INC

TSX:CCA (4/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

62.72

+0.32 (+0.51%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)04-09
Earnings (Next)07-13
Inst Owners37.99%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.55%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.65B
Revenue(TTM)2.84B
Net Income(TTM)316.00M
Analysts70
Price Target75.91 (21.03%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.28%
Yearly Dividend3.67
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.71%
DP50.63%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date04-23
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.31%
Min EPS beat(2)-10.66%
Max EPS beat(2)0.04%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.49%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.32%
Max EPS beat(4)0.04%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.48%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.44%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.05%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.88%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.97%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.8%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.13%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.67%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.32%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.41%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.22%
PT rev (1m)-1.53%
PT rev (3m)2.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.6%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.59%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.05%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.43
Fwd PE 6.98
P/S 0.93
P/FCF 6.07
P/OCF 2.62
P/B 0.82
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.06
EPS(TTM)7.44
EY11.86%
EPS(NY)8.99
Fwd EY14.33%
FCF(TTM)10.33
FCFY16.47%
OCF(TTM)23.94
OCFY38.18%
SpS67.14
BVpS76.15
TBVpS-63.98
PEG (NY)0.56
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number112.902 (80.01%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.27%
ROE 9.81%
ROCE 7.99%
ROIC 6.57%
ROICexc 6.61%
ROICexgc 19.55%
OM 25.33%
PM (TTM) 11.13%
GM 74.64%
FCFM 15.39%
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.29
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.33
Debt/FCF 10.44
Debt/EBITDA 3.04
Cap/Depr 83.08%
Cap/Sales 20.28%
Interest Coverage 2.64
Cash Conversion 71.7%
Profit Quality 138.28%
Current Ratio 0.47
Quick Ratio 0.47
Altman-Z 1.07
F-Score8
WACC6.09%
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)-4%
EPS 3Y-5.67%
EPS 5Y-0.1%
EPS Q2Q%5.68%
EPS Next Y14.93%
EPS Next 2Y8.53%
EPS Next 3Y3.64%
EPS Next 5Y3.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.35%
Revenue growth 3Y0.11%
Revenue growth 5Y4.07%
Sales Q2Q%-5.31%
Revenue Next Year-4.2%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.08%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.06%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.41%
EBIT growth 1Y-3.88%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.94%
EBIT growth 5Y2.31%
EBIT Next Year95.61%
EBIT Next 3Y24.33%
EBIT Next 5Y13.46%
FCF growth 1Y46.09%
FCF growth 3Y26.82%
FCF growth 5Y4.07%
OCF growth 1Y-6.92%
OCF growth 3Y-2.83%
OCF growth 5Y4.39%

COGECO COMMUNICATIONS INC / CCA.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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The financial health rating of COGECO COMMUNICATIONS INC (CCA.CA) is 4 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of COGECO COMMUNICATIONS INC (CCA.CA) stock?

The dividend rating of COGECO COMMUNICATIONS INC (CCA.CA) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 50.63%.