COGENT COMMUNICATIONS HOLDIN (CCOI)

US19239V3024 - Common Stock

65.79  +0.86 (+1.32%)

After market: 65.79 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall CCOI gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CCOI against 36 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. CCOI has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. CCOI is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. Finally CCOI also has an excellent dividend rating.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CCOI was profitable.
In the past year CCOI had a positive cash flow from operations.
CCOI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CCOI had a positive operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

CCOI has a Return On Assets of 39.65%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CCOI outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
CCOI has a Return On Equity of 208.91%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CCOI outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 39.65%
ROE 208.91%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)15.02%
ROA(5y)9.94%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 135.34%, CCOI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.22% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CCOI has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 42.16%, CCOI is not doing good in the industry: 77.78% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CCOI has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 135.34%
GM 42.16%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y398.68%
PM growth 5Y89.65%
GM growth 3Y-11.79%
GM growth 5Y-6.12%

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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 better debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

CCOI has an Altman-Z score of 0.97. This is a bad value and indicates that CCOI is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of CCOI (0.97) is better than 72.22% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.36 is on the high side and indicates that CCOI has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.36, CCOI is not doing good in the industry: 77.78% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.36
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.97
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.35%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.38 indicates that CCOI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CCOI has a Current ratio of 1.38. This is in the better half of the industry: CCOI outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
CCOI has a Quick Ratio of 1.38. This is a normal value and indicates that CCOI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CCOI has a better Quick ratio (1.38) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.38
Quick Ratio 1.38

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 2118.18% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, CCOI shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 31.10% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CCOI shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 56.90%.
Measured over the past years, CCOI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.58% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2118.18%
EPS 3Y190.04%
EPS 5Y31.1%
EPS growth Q2Q20750%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)56.9%
Revenue growth 3Y18.32%
Revenue growth 5Y12.58%
Revenue growth Q2Q79.01%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -1.66% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, CCOI will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.04% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-268.68%
EPS Next 2Y-81.83%
EPS Next 3Y-44.07%
EPS Next 5Y-1.66%
Revenue Next Year17.39%
Revenue Next 2Y11.43%
Revenue Next 3Y9.9%
Revenue Next 5Y9.04%

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 decreasing.
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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CCOI is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.96.
CCOI's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CCOI to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.92), we can say CCOI is valued inline with the index average.
CCOI is expected to report negative earnings next year, which makes the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.96
Fwd PE N/A

4.2 Price Multiples

72.22% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CCOI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 37.41

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CCOI's earnings are expected to decrease with -44.07% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.87
EPS Next 2Y-81.83%
EPS Next 3Y-44.07%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.85%, CCOI is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CCOI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.91.
CCOI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.43.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.85%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of CCOI grows each year by 12.14%, which is quite nice.
CCOI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CCOI has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.14%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11

5.3 Sustainability

CCOI pays out 14.27% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP14.27%
EPS Next 2Y-81.83%
EPS Next 3Y-44.07%

COGENT COMMUNICATIONS HOLDIN

NASDAQ:CCOI (4/26/2024, 7:00:00 PM)

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65.79

+0.86 (+1.32%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
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ROA 39.65%
ROE 208.91%
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OM N/A
PM (TTM) 135.34%
GM 42.16%
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Asset Turnover0.29
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Debt/Equity 2.36
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Current Ratio 1.38
Quick Ratio 1.38
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EPS 3Y190.04%
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