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COGENT COMMUNICATIONS HOLDIN (CCOI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

47.5  +0.74 (+1.58%)

After market: 47.5 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall CCOI gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated CCOI against 33 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. CCOI has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. CCOI has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth. 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.
Of the past 5 years CCOI 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 has a Return On Assets of -6.11%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CCOI underperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -133.58%, CCOI is not doing good in the industry: 93.94% 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 has a Gross Margin of 39.99%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CCOI underperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CCOI has declined.
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
The number of shares outstanding for CCOI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CCOI is higher compared to a year ago.
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 0.46. 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 0.46, CCOI is not doing good in the industry: 72.73% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CCOI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 13.89. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 13.89, CCOI is not doing good in the industry: 90.91% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 13.89
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.46
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.82%
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.
CCOI has a Current ratio of 1.49. This is in the better half of the industry: CCOI outperforms 75.76% of its industry peers.
CCOI has a Quick Ratio of 1.49. 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 Quick ratio of 1.49. This is amongst the best in the industry. CCOI outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
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

The earnings per share for CCOI have decreased strongly by -535.87% in the last year.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.46% in the past 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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.53% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.66% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.12%
EPS Next 2Y20.52%
EPS Next 3Y18.84%
EPS Next 5Y15.53%
Revenue Next Year-3.38%
Revenue Next 2Y2.51%
Revenue Next 3Y4.84%
Revenue Next 5Y6.66%

3.3 Evolution

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.
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CCOI is valued a bit more expensive than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 31.41
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

CCOI's earnings are expected to grow with 18.84% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y20.52%
EPS Next 3Y18.84%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.68%, CCOI is a good candidate for dividend investing.
In the last 3 months the price of CCOI has falen by -34.99%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.08, CCOI pays a better dividend. On top of this CCOI pays more dividend than 96.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, CCOI pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.68%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of CCOI grows each year by 9.91%, which is quite nice.
CCOI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CCOI has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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 2Y20.52%
EPS Next 3Y18.84%
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 (5/29/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 47.5 0 (0%)

47.5

+0.74 (+1.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)05-08 2025-05-08/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-06 2025-08-06/bmo
Inst Owners96.66%
Inst Owner Change0.16%
Ins Owners9.97%
Ins Owner Change-3.05%
Market Cap2.34B
Analysts75.56
Price Target85.78 (80.59%)
Short Float %9.99%
Short Ratio7.13
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.68%
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)0.45%
PT rev (3m)-0.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)16.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.63%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 2.3
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 276.15
P/B 16.41
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 31.41
EPS(TTM)-4.01
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-2.35
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-4.13
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.17
OCFY0.36%
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 0.46
F-Score5
WACC7.82%
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 Y15.12%
EPS Next 2Y20.52%
EPS Next 3Y18.84%
EPS Next 5Y15.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.46%
Revenue growth 3Y20.66%
Revenue growth 5Y13.66%
Sales Q2Q%-7.18%
Revenue Next Year-3.38%
Revenue Next 2Y2.51%
Revenue Next 3Y4.84%
Revenue Next 5Y6.66%
EBIT growth 1Y8.86%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year261.16%
EBIT Next 3Y62.56%
EBIT Next 5Y36.1%
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