ROGERS COMMUNICATION - A (RCI-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:RCI-A - CA7751091017 - Common Stock
53.5 CAD
-0.99 (-1.82%)
Taking everything into account, RCI-A scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. RCI-A was compared to 2 industry peers in the Wireless Telecommunication Services industry. While RCI-A belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. RCI-A is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year RCI-A was profitable.
RCI-A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years RCI-A has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years RCI-A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of RCI-A (7.53%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
RCI-A has a better Return On Equity (39.83%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
RCI-A has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.32%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RCI-A is in line with the industry average of 4.32%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.53% | ||
| ROE | 39.83% | ||
| ROIC | 4.32% |
ROA(3y)2.22%
ROA(5y)2.9%
ROE(3y)13.82%
ROE(5y)14.57%
ROIC(3y)5.27%
ROIC(5y)5.77%
1.3 Margins
RCI-A has a Profit Margin of 32.11%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RCI-A outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RCI-A has declined.
The Operating Margin of RCI-A (23.36%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
RCI-A's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 45.97%, RCI-A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RCI-A has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.36% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 32.11% | ||
| GM | 45.97% |
OM growth 3Y2.52%
OM growth 5Y-0.35%
PM growth 3Y-7.49%
PM growth 5Y-9.09%
GM growth 3Y5.13%
GM growth 5Y2.52%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RCI-A is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for RCI-A has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
RCI-A has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, RCI-A has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.83, we must say that RCI-A is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of RCI-A (0.83) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RCI-A is 26.81, which is on the high side as it means it would take RCI-A, 26.81 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
RCI-A's Debt to FCF ratio of 26.81 is amongst the best of the industry. RCI-A outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.52 is on the high side and indicates that RCI-A has dependencies on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.52, RCI-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.83 |
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC6.52%
2.3 Liquidity
RCI-A has a Current Ratio of 0.62. This is a bad value and indicates that RCI-A is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
RCI-A has a Current ratio of 0.62. This is amongst the best in the industry. RCI-A outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
RCI-A has a Quick Ratio of 0.62. This is a bad value and indicates that RCI-A is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
RCI-A has a Quick ratio of 0.59. This is amongst the best in the industry. RCI-A outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.59 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
RCI-A shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.20%.
RCI-A shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.02% yearly.
RCI-A shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.75%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.45% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.2%
EPS 3Y12.64%
EPS 5Y4.02%
EPS Q2Q%-3.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.75%
Revenue growth 3Y12.03%
Revenue growth 5Y6.45%
Sales Q2Q%4.27%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, RCI-A will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.10% on average per year.
RCI-A is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.34% yearly.
EPS Next Y-3.56%
EPS Next 2Y-0.19%
EPS Next 3Y1.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.2%
Revenue Next 2Y4.81%
Revenue Next 3Y3.34%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.79, which indicates a very decent valuation of RCI-A.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RCI-A indicates a rather cheap valuation: RCI-A is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
RCI-A is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.03, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.68, the valuation of RCI-A can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RCI-A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.27. RCI-A is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.68 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of RCI-A indicates a rather cheap valuation: RCI-A is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RCI-A is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.06 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
RCI-A has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.68
EPS Next 2Y-0.19%
EPS Next 3Y1.1%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
RCI-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.63%.
RCI-A's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.63.
RCI-A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.63% |
5.2 History
The dividend of RCI-A decreases each year by -7.00%.
RCI-A has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
RCI-A has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years21
5.3 Sustainability
12.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RCI-A. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP12.21%
EPS Next 2Y-0.19%
EPS Next 3Y1.1%
TSX:RCI-A (11/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
53.5
-0.99 (-1.82%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners65.03%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap28.90B
Revenue(TTM)21.02B
Net Income(TTM)6.75B
Analysts76.8
Price Target58.67 (9.66%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.63% |
Yearly Dividend1.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7%
DP12.21%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.79%
Min EPS beat(2)0.65%
Max EPS beat(2)4.93%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.3%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.97%
Max EPS beat(4)4.93%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.84%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.53%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)0.97%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.16%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.25%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.4%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.82%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.95%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.72%
PT rev (1m)1.12%
PT rev (3m)4.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.82%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.93%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.68 | ||
| P/S | 1.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.22 | ||
| P/B | 1.71 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.06 |
EPS(TTM)4.96
EY9.27%
EPS(NY)5.01
Fwd EY9.37%
FCF(TTM)3.1
FCFY5.8%
OCF(TTM)10.26
OCFY19.17%
SpS38.91
BVpS31.36
TBVpS-59.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.68
Graham Number59.16
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.53% | ||
| ROE | 39.83% | ||
| ROCE | 6.59% | ||
| ROIC | 4.32% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.4% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.27% | ||
| OM | 23.36% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 32.11% | ||
| GM | 45.97% | ||
| FCFM | 7.98% |
ROA(3y)2.22%
ROA(5y)2.9%
ROE(3y)13.82%
ROE(5y)14.57%
ROIC(3y)5.27%
ROIC(5y)5.77%
ROICexc(3y)5.34%
ROICexc(5y)5.94%
ROICexgc(3y)10.73%
ROICexgc(5y)11.34%
ROCE(3y)8.05%
ROCE(5y)8.82%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.64%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.07%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.65%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.26%
OM growth 3Y2.52%
OM growth 5Y-0.35%
PM growth 3Y-7.49%
PM growth 5Y-9.09%
GM growth 3Y5.13%
GM growth 5Y2.52%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.23
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.81 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.39 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 80.02% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 18.39% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.46 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 56.9% | ||
| Profit Quality | 24.85% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.59 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.83 |
F-Score4
WACC6.52%
ROIC/WACC0.66
Cap/Depr(3y)100.64%
Cap/Depr(5y)99.39%
Cap/Sales(3y)20.33%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.48%
Profit Quality(3y)104.95%
Profit Quality(5y)104.43%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.2%
EPS 3Y12.64%
EPS 5Y4.02%
EPS Q2Q%-3.52%
EPS Next Y-3.56%
EPS Next 2Y-0.19%
EPS Next 3Y1.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.75%
Revenue growth 3Y12.03%
Revenue growth 5Y6.45%
Sales Q2Q%4.27%
Revenue Next Year4.2%
Revenue Next 2Y4.81%
Revenue Next 3Y3.34%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y2.31%
EBIT growth 3Y14.85%
EBIT growth 5Y6.07%
EBIT Next Year91.1%
EBIT Next 3Y26.04%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y44.82%
FCF growth 3Y5.91%
FCF growth 5Y-1.13%
OCF growth 1Y11.13%
OCF growth 3Y10.93%
OCF growth 5Y4.65%
ROGERS COMMUNICATION - A / RCI-A.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ROGERS COMMUNICATION - A (RCI-A.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to RCI-A.CA.
What is the valuation status for RCI-A stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ROGERS COMMUNICATION - A (RCI-A.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of RCI-A stock?
ROGERS COMMUNICATION - A (RCI-A.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the financial health of ROGERS COMMUNICATION - A (RCI-A.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of ROGERS COMMUNICATION - A (RCI-A.CA) is 2 / 10.
Is the dividend of ROGERS COMMUNICATION - A sustainable?
The dividend rating of ROGERS COMMUNICATION - A (RCI-A.CA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 12.21%.