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COGENT COMMUNICATIONS HOLDIN (CCOI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:CCOI - Nasdaq - US19239V3024 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

50.25  -0.2 (-0.4%)

After market: 50.25 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall CCOI gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated CCOI against 32 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. CCOI has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. CCOI is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing. Finally CCOI also has an excellent dividend rating.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CCOI has reported negative net income.
In the past year CCOI had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years CCOI 4 years were profitable.
CCOI had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
CCOI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCCOI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

CCOI's Return On Assets of -6.11% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CCOI is outperformed by 84.38% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -133.58%, CCOI is not doing good in the industry: 93.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.11%
ROE -133.58%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)11.24%
ROA(5y)7.85%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CCOI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCCOI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 200

1.3 Margins

CCOI's Gross Margin of 39.99% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CCOI is outperformed by 71.88% of its industry peers.
CCOI's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for CCOI so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 39.99%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-14.85%
GM growth 5Y-8.63%
CCOI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCCOI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CCOI does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, CCOI has more shares outstanding
CCOI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CCOI has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CCOI Yearly Shares OutstandingCCOI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
CCOI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCCOI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

CCOI has an Altman-Z score of 0.49. This is a bad value and indicates that CCOI is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.49, CCOI is not doing good in the industry: 68.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 13.89 is on the high side and indicates that CCOI has dependencies on debt financing.
CCOI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 13.89. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CCOI underperforms 90.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 13.89
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.49
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.84%
CCOI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCCOI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.49 indicates that CCOI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.49, CCOI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.49 indicates that CCOI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.49, CCOI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.49
Quick Ratio 1.49
CCOI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCCOI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CCOI shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -535.87%.
Looking at the last year, CCOI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.46% in the last year.
CCOI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.66% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-535.87%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%21.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.46%
Revenue growth 3Y20.66%
Revenue growth 5Y13.66%
Sales Q2Q%-7.18%

3.2 Future

CCOI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 18.98% yearly.
CCOI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.36% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.68%
EPS Next 2Y20.89%
EPS Next 3Y19.69%
EPS Next 5Y18.98%
Revenue Next Year-4.04%
Revenue Next 2Y1.72%
Revenue Next 3Y4.72%
Revenue Next 5Y6.36%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CCOI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCCOI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 500M 1B 1.5B
CCOI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCCOI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 5 10 15 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for CCOI. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for CCOI. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
CCOI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCCOI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CCOI indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CCOI is more expensive than 68.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 32.42
CCOI Per share dataCCOI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as CCOI's earnings are expected to grow with 19.69% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y20.89%
EPS Next 3Y19.69%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CCOI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.91%, which is a nice return.
CCOI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.05. CCOI pays more dividend than 96.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, CCOI pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.91%

5.2 History

The dividend of CCOI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.91%!
CCOI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CCOI has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.91%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
CCOI Yearly Dividends per shareCCOI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

CCOI has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
CCOI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-124.77%
EPS Next 2Y20.89%
EPS Next 3Y19.69%
CCOI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCCOI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B

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COGENT COMMUNICATIONS HOLDIN

NASDAQ:CCOI (7/15/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 50.25 0 (0%)

50.25

-0.2 (-0.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)05-08 2025-05-08/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-07 2025-08-07/bmo
Inst Owners96.05%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners8.62%
Ins Owner Change-22.95%
Market Cap2.48B
Analysts75.56
Price Target76.4 (52.04%)
Short Float %11.38%
Short Ratio6.63
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.91%
Yearly Dividend3.88
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.91%
DP-124.77%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date05-22 2025-05-22 (1.01)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)13.15%
Min EPS beat(2)0.16%
Max EPS beat(2)26.15%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)14.39%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.31%
Max EPS beat(4)40.55%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-1171.64%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-804.49%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-610.88%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.86%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.49%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.53%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.69%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.22%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.94%
PT rev (1m)-0.93%
PT rev (3m)-10.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 2.44
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 292.13
P/B 17.36
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 32.42
EPS(TTM)-4.01
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-2.32
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-4.13
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.17
OCFY0.34%
SpS20.61
BVpS2.9
TBVpS-6.64
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.11%
ROE -133.58%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 39.99%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)11.24%
ROA(5y)7.85%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-14.85%
GM growth 5Y-8.63%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.33
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 13.89
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 14.84
Cap/Depr 70%
Cap/Sales 20.87%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 6.35%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.49
Quick Ratio 1.49
Altman-Z 0.49
F-Score5
WACC7.84%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)68.98%
Cap/Depr(5y)70.47%
Cap/Sales(3y)15.26%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.5%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-535.87%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%21.01%
EPS Next Y15.68%
EPS Next 2Y20.89%
EPS Next 3Y19.69%
EPS Next 5Y18.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.46%
Revenue growth 3Y20.66%
Revenue growth 5Y13.66%
Sales Q2Q%-7.18%
Revenue Next Year-4.04%
Revenue Next 2Y1.72%
Revenue Next 3Y4.72%
Revenue Next 5Y6.36%
EBIT growth 1Y8.86%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year261.16%
EBIT Next 3Y62.56%
EBIT Next 5Y34.93%
FCF growth 1Y-368.05%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-94.7%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A