COGECO INC (CGO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CGO - CA19238T1003 - Common Stock
61.02 CAD
+0.52 (+0.86%)
Taking everything into account, CGO scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CGO was compared to 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of CGO get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. CGO is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. CGO also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CGO had positive earnings in the past year.
CGO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CGO has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CGO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CGO has a Return On Assets of 0.87%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CGO underperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
CGO's Return On Equity of 9.85% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CGO is outperformed by 80.00% of its industry peers.
CGO's Return On Invested Capital of 6.54% is amongst the best of the industry. CGO outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CGO is in line with the industry average of 5.01%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.87% | ||
| ROE | 9.85% | ||
| ROIC | 6.54% |
ROA(3y)0.86%
ROA(5y)1.21%
ROE(3y)9.8%
ROE(5y)12.6%
ROIC(3y)6.93%
ROIC(5y)7.4%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.82%, CGO is doing worse than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
CGO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CGO has a Operating Margin of 24.37%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CGO outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
CGO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CGO (65.69%) is worse than 80.00% of its industry peers.
CGO's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.82% | ||
| GM | 65.69% |
OM growth 3Y-2.19%
OM growth 5Y-1.72%
PM growth 3Y-17.21%
PM growth 5Y-11.38%
GM growth 3Y0.78%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CGO is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CGO has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CGO has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CGO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
CGO has an Altman-Z score of 0.66. This is a bad value and indicates that CGO is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CGO has a Altman-Z score of 0.66. This is amongst the best in the industry. CGO outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
CGO has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.15. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CGO would need 9.15 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.15, CGO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 5.41 is on the high side and indicates that CGO has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 5.41, CGO is not doing good in the industry: 93.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.41 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.66 |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC5.65%
2.3 Liquidity
CGO has a Current Ratio of 0.49. This is a bad value and indicates that CGO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CGO has a worse Current ratio (0.49) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
CGO has a Quick Ratio of 0.49. This is a bad value and indicates that CGO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CGO's Quick ratio of 0.49 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CGO is outperformed by 90.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.49 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.01% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.95% on average over the past years.
CGO shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.14%.
CGO shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.94% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.01%
EPS 3Y-2.07%
EPS 5Y1.95%
EPS Q2Q%-14.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.14%
Revenue growth 3Y0.15%
Revenue growth 5Y3.94%
Sales Q2Q%-4.85%
3.2 Future
CGO is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.20% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CGO will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.78% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.88%
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.26%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.78%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.93, the valuation of CGO can be described as very cheap.
CGO's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
CGO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.47.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.42, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of CGO.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CGO, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CGO to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.42), we can say CGO is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CGO indicates a rather cheap valuation: CGO is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CGO indicates a rather cheap valuation: CGO is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.53 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CGO's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.88
PEG (5Y)3.56
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CGO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.44%, which is a nice return.
CGO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.36. CGO pays more dividend than 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, CGO pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.44% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CGO grows each year by 14.01%, which is quite nice.
CGO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CGO has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.01%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
40.82% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CGO. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of CGO is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP40.82%
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:CGO (11/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
61.02
+0.52 (+0.86%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners29.17%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap490.60M
Revenue(TTM)3.01B
Net Income(TTM)84.97M
Analysts76.67
Price Target89.76 (47.1%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.44% |
Yearly Dividend3.62
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.01%
DP40.82%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-10.96%
Min EPS beat(2)-13.62%
Max EPS beat(2)-8.31%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)3.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-13.62%
Max EPS beat(4)31.08%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-4.86%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-3.27%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.63%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.33%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.6%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.06%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.16%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.2%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-1.68%
PT rev (3m)-1.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.42 | ||
| P/S | 0.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.44 | ||
| P/B | 0.57 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.53 |
EPS(TTM)8.81
EY14.44%
EPS(NY)9.5
Fwd EY15.58%
FCF(TTM)64.08
FCFY105.01%
OCF(TTM)140.16
OCFY229.69%
SpS374.14
BVpS107.33
TBVpS-639.07
PEG (NY)0.88
PEG (5Y)3.56
Graham Number145.86
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.87% | ||
| ROE | 9.85% | ||
| ROCE | 7.96% | ||
| ROIC | 6.54% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.59% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.21% | ||
| OM | 24.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.82% | ||
| GM | 65.69% | ||
| FCFM | 17.13% |
ROA(3y)0.86%
ROA(5y)1.21%
ROE(3y)9.8%
ROE(5y)12.6%
ROIC(3y)6.93%
ROIC(5y)7.4%
ROICexc(3y)7.06%
ROICexc(5y)7.63%
ROICexgc(3y)20.72%
ROICexgc(5y)23.19%
ROCE(3y)8.45%
ROCE(5y)9.03%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-8.56%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-7.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.45%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.36%
OM growth 3Y-2.19%
OM growth 5Y-1.72%
PM growth 3Y-17.21%
PM growth 5Y-11.38%
GM growth 3Y0.78%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.41 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.15 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.21 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 84.96% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 20.33% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.64 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.56% | ||
| Profit Quality | 606.32% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.66 |
F-Score5
WACC5.65%
ROIC/WACC1.16
Cap/Depr(3y)117.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)124.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)25.55%
Cap/Sales(5y)26.5%
Profit Quality(3y)359.77%
Profit Quality(5y)313.56%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.01%
EPS 3Y-2.07%
EPS 5Y1.95%
EPS Q2Q%-14.07%
EPS Next Y7.88%
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.14%
Revenue growth 3Y0.15%
Revenue growth 5Y3.94%
Sales Q2Q%-4.85%
Revenue Next Year-2.26%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.78%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-5.59%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.05%
EBIT growth 5Y2.16%
EBIT Next Year99.87%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y62.04%
FCF growth 3Y23.31%
FCF growth 5Y2.54%
OCF growth 1Y-4.92%
OCF growth 3Y-3.61%
OCF growth 5Y3.66%
COGECO INC / CGO.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of COGECO INC (CGO.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CGO.CA.
What is the valuation status of COGECO INC (CGO.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to COGECO INC (CGO.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for COGECO INC?
COGECO INC (CGO.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of COGECO INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for COGECO INC (CGO.CA) is 6.93 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.57.
How financially healthy is COGECO INC?
The financial health rating of COGECO INC (CGO.CA) is 4 / 10.