COGECO INC (CGO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CGO - CA19238T1003 - Common Stock
62.9 CAD
-0.32 (-0.51%)
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. CGO has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. CGO is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally CGO also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CGO was profitable.
In the past year CGO had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CGO has always been profitable.
CGO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 0.87%, CGO is not doing good in the industry: 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CGO has a worse Return On Equity (9.85%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
CGO has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.54%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CGO outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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
CGO has a worse Profit Margin (2.82%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
CGO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CGO has a better Operating Margin (24.37%) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CGO has declined.
CGO's Gross Margin of 65.69% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CGO is outperformed by 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
CGO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CGO has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CGO has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CGO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.66, CGO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CGO (9.15) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 5.41 is on the high side and indicates that CGO has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CGO (5.41) is worse than 93.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.41 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.66 |
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC5.67%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.49 indicates that CGO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CGO has a worse Current ratio (0.49) than 86.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.49 indicates that CGO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CGO (0.49) is worse than 86.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.49 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CGO shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.01%.
CGO shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.95% yearly.
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.
CGO is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.52% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.88%
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.27%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.52%
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.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.14 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CGO.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CGO is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.56, CGO is valued rather cheaply.
CGO is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.62.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CGO indicates a rather cheap valuation: CGO is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.79, CGO is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CGO, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CGO, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.54 |
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)0.91
PEG (5Y)3.66
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.24%, CGO is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.09, CGO pays a better dividend. On top of this CGO pays more dividend than 96.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, CGO pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.24% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CGO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.01%!
CGO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 (12/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
62.9
-0.32 (-0.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners27.08%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.38%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap505.72M
Revenue(TTM)3.01B
Net Income(TTM)84.97M
Analysts76.67
Price Target87.21 (38.65%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.24% |
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)-2.84%
PT rev (3m)-4.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.04%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.62 | ||
| P/S | 0.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.45 | ||
| P/B | 0.59 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.54 |
EPS(TTM)8.81
EY14.01%
EPS(NY)9.5
Fwd EY15.11%
FCF(TTM)64.08
FCFY101.87%
OCF(TTM)140.16
OCFY222.82%
SpS374.14
BVpS107.33
TBVpS-639.07
PEG (NY)0.91
PEG (5Y)3.66
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
WACC5.67%
ROIC/WACC1.15
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-3.27%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.52%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-5.59%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.05%
EBIT growth 5Y2.16%
EBIT Next Year94.55%
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 7.14 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.59.
How financially healthy is COGECO INC?
The financial health rating of COGECO INC (CGO.CA) is 4 / 10.