ROGERS COMMUNICATION - A (RCI-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:RCI-A • CA7751091017
53.39 CAD
+1.02 (+1.95%)
Last: Feb 20, 2026, 07:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to RCI-A. RCI-A was compared to 2 industry peers in the Wireless Telecommunication Services industry. While RCI-A is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. RCI-A has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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.
- In the past 5 years RCI-A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of RCI-A (7.70%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- RCI-A has a Return On Equity (39.06%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.31%, RCI-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RCI-A is in line with the industry average of 5.31%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.7% | ||
| ROE | 39.06% | ||
| ROIC | 5.31% |
ROA(3y)3.77%
ROA(5y)3.61%
ROE(3y)21.21%
ROE(5y)19.02%
ROIC(3y)5.99%
ROIC(5y)6.42%
1.3 Margins
- RCI-A has a Profit Margin of 31.94%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RCI-A outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- RCI-A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- RCI-A has a Operating Margin (23.11%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RCI-A has remained more or less at the same level.
- RCI-A's Gross Margin of 45.23% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RCI-A outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- RCI-A's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 31.94% | ||
| GM | 45.23% |
OM growth 3Y-2.31%
OM growth 5Y-0.14%
PM growth 3Y42.77%
PM growth 5Y22.65%
GM growth 3Y2.89%
GM growth 5Y1.45%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), RCI-A is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, RCI-A has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, RCI-A has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, RCI-A has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- The Debt to FCF ratio of RCI-A is 19.66, which is on the high side as it means it would take RCI-A, 19.66 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of RCI-A (19.66) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.38 is on the high side and indicates that RCI-A has dependencies on debt financing.
- RCI-A's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.38 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RCI-A outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC6.46%
2.3 Liquidity
- RCI-A has a Current Ratio of 0.61. 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 0.61. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RCI-A outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- RCI-A has a Quick Ratio of 0.61. 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's Quick ratio of 0.57 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RCI-A outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- RCI-A shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.40%.
- RCI-A shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.19% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.38% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, RCI-A shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.30% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.4%
EPS 3Y10.74%
EPS 5Y8.19%
EPS Q2Q%3.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.38%
Revenue growth 3Y12.14%
Revenue growth 5Y9.3%
Sales Q2Q%12.61%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.39% on average over the next years.
- RCI-A is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.07% yearly.
EPS Next Y0.4%
EPS Next 2Y2.39%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.58%
Revenue Next 2Y3.07%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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
- RCI-A is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.66.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RCI-A is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.99. RCI-A is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- RCI-A is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.61.
- RCI-A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.06, RCI-A is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of RCI-A is on the same level as its industry peers.
- RCI-A's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.78 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)26.51
PEG (5Y)1.3
EPS Next 2Y2.39%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- RCI-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.80%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- RCI-A's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.80.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, RCI-A pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.8% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of RCI-A decreases each year by -3.26%.
- 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)-3.26%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years21
5.3 Sustainability
- RCI-A pays out 13.17% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP13.17%
EPS Next 2Y2.39%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:RCI-A (2/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
53.39
+1.02 (+1.95%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)01-29 2026-01-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-21 2026-04-21
Inst Owners66.46%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap28.84B
Revenue(TTM)21.71B
Net Income(TTM)6.93B
Analysts73.6
Price Target60.53 (13.37%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.8% |
Yearly Dividend1.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.26%
DP13.17%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date03-10 2026-03-10 (0.5)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.57%
Min EPS beat(2)4.22%
Max EPS beat(2)4.93%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.21%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.97%
Max EPS beat(4)4.93%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.71%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.26%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.34%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.19%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.85%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.19%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.38%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.72%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.63%
PT rev (1m)-0.05%
PT rev (3m)3.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.85%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.95%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.04%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.61 | ||
| P/S | 1.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.76 | ||
| P/B | 1.62 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.78 |
EPS(TTM)5.01
EY9.38%
EPS(NY)5.03
Fwd EY9.42%
FCF(TTM)4.16
FCFY7.79%
OCF(TTM)11.22
OCFY21.01%
SpS40.19
BVpS32.86
TBVpS-57.71
PEG (NY)26.51
PEG (5Y)1.3
Graham Number60.86
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.7% | ||
| ROE | 39.06% | ||
| ROCE | 6.75% | ||
| ROIC | 5.31% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.4% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.81% | ||
| OM | 23.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 31.94% | ||
| GM | 45.23% | ||
| FCFM | 10.35% |
ROA(3y)3.77%
ROA(5y)3.61%
ROE(3y)21.21%
ROE(5y)19.02%
ROIC(3y)5.99%
ROIC(5y)6.42%
ROICexc(3y)6.07%
ROICexc(5y)6.52%
ROICexgc(3y)14.62%
ROICexgc(5y)13.68%
ROCE(3y)7.54%
ROCE(5y)8.16%
ROICexgc growth 3Y14.83%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.03%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.02%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.01%
OM growth 3Y-2.31%
OM growth 5Y-0.14%
PM growth 3Y42.77%
PM growth 5Y22.65%
GM growth 3Y2.89%
GM growth 5Y1.45%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.24
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.66 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.27 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 77.99% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 17.56% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.42 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 61.17% | ||
| Profit Quality | 32.41% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score4
WACC6.46%
ROIC/WACC0.82
Cap/Depr(3y)87.17%
Cap/Depr(5y)97.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)19.43%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.59%
Profit Quality(3y)88.61%
Profit Quality(5y)86.42%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.4%
EPS 3Y10.74%
EPS 5Y8.19%
EPS Q2Q%3.42%
EPS Next Y0.4%
EPS Next 2Y2.39%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.38%
Revenue growth 3Y12.14%
Revenue growth 5Y9.3%
Sales Q2Q%12.61%
Revenue Next Year5.58%
Revenue Next 2Y3.07%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y0.34%
EBIT growth 3Y9.55%
EBIT growth 5Y9.15%
EBIT Next Year143.41%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y43.4%
FCF growth 3Y17.9%
FCF growth 5Y2.85%
OCF growth 1Y6.67%
OCF growth 3Y10.48%
OCF growth 5Y6.99%
ROGERS COMMUNICATION - A / RCI-A.CA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to RCI-A.CA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ROGERS COMMUNICATION - A (RCI-A.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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ROGERS COMMUNICATION - A (RCI-A.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for RCI-A stock?
The financial health rating of ROGERS COMMUNICATION - A (RCI-A.CA) is 2 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for RCI-A stock?
The dividend rating of ROGERS COMMUNICATION - A (RCI-A.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 13.17%.