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COGENT COMMUNICATIONS HOLDIN (CCOI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:CCOI - US19239V3024 - Common Stock

17.55 USD
+0.87 (+5.22%)
Last: 11/14/2025, 5:38:30 PM
17.7699 USD
+0.22 (+1.25%)
After Hours: 11/14/2025, 5:38:30 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

CCOI gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 36 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. Finally CCOI also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CCOI has reported negative net income.
CCOI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CCOI had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
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 worse Return On Assets (-6.18%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.18%
ROE N/A
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's Gross Margin of 43.11% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CCOI is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CCOI has declined.
CCOI does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 43.11%
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
Compared to 5 years ago, CCOI has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CCOI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.13, we must say that CCOI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CCOI has a worse Altman-Z score (0.13) than 80.56% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.13
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC6.97%
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

CCOI has a Current Ratio of 2.02. This indicates that CCOI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CCOI (2.02) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.02 indicates that CCOI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
CCOI has a Quick ratio of 2.02. This is amongst the best in the industry. CCOI outperforms 86.11% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.02
Quick Ratio 2.02
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 -623.08% in the last year.
CCOI shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.48%.
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)-623.08%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%34.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.48%
Revenue growth 3Y20.66%
Revenue growth 5Y13.66%
Sales Q2Q%-5.93%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CCOI will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.61% on average per year.
CCOI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.05% yearly.
EPS Next Y-3.59%
EPS Next 2Y10.29%
EPS Next 3Y15.75%
EPS Next 5Y11.61%
Revenue Next Year-5.26%
Revenue Next 2Y0.33%
Revenue Next 3Y3.57%
Revenue Next 5Y6.05%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

CCOI reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Also next year CCOI is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
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 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

CCOI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 19.47
CCOI Per share dataCCOI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as CCOI's earnings are expected to grow with 15.75% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y10.29%
EPS Next 3Y15.75%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CCOI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 16.50%, which is a nice return.
The stock price of CCOI dropped by -48.76% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.54, CCOI pays a better dividend. On top of this CCOI pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CCOI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 16.5%

5.2 History

The dividend of CCOI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.91%!
CCOI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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.
The dividend of CCOI is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-100.75%
EPS Next 2Y10.29%
EPS Next 3Y15.75%
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

COGENT COMMUNICATIONS HOLDIN

NASDAQ:CCOI (11/14/2025, 5:38:30 PM)

After market: 17.7699 +0.22 (+1.25%)

17.55

+0.87 (+5.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners101.51%
Inst Owner Change-0.98%
Ins Owners2.25%
Ins Owner Change-234.16%
Market Cap863.11M
Revenue(TTM)987.53M
Net Income(TTM)-194.71M
Analysts74.44
Price Target52.63 (199.89%)
Short Float %13.26%
Short Ratio4.53
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 16.5%
Yearly Dividend3.88
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.91%
DP-100.75%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date11-21 2025-11-21 (0.02)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.28%
Min EPS beat(2)-27.22%
Max EPS beat(2)16.66%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.94%
Min EPS beat(4)-27.22%
Max EPS beat(4)26.15%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)72.93%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-790.2%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-604.7%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.43%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.57%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.28%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.28%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.27%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.35%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.16%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-29.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.49%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-24.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-22.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.27%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.87
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 86.79
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 19.47
EPS(TTM)-4.08
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-3.37
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-3.8
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.2
OCFY1.15%
SpS20.08
BVpS-0.8
TBVpS-10.35
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.18%
ROE N/A
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 43.11%
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 14.92
Cap/Depr 70.47%
Cap/Sales 19.91%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 6.48%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.02
Quick Ratio 2.02
Altman-Z 0.13
F-Score4
WACC6.97%
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)-623.08%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%34.59%
EPS Next Y-3.59%
EPS Next 2Y10.29%
EPS Next 3Y15.75%
EPS Next 5Y11.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.48%
Revenue growth 3Y20.66%
Revenue growth 5Y13.66%
Sales Q2Q%-5.93%
Revenue Next Year-5.26%
Revenue Next 2Y0.33%
Revenue Next 3Y3.57%
Revenue Next 5Y6.05%
EBIT growth 1Y36.51%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year252.9%
EBIT Next 3Y60.79%
EBIT Next 5Y34.85%
FCF growth 1Y-5557.48%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-90.28%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

COGENT COMMUNICATIONS HOLDIN / CCOI FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for COGENT COMMUNICATIONS HOLDIN?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CCOI.


Can you provide the valuation status for COGENT COMMUNICATIONS HOLDIN?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to COGENT COMMUNICATIONS HOLDIN (CCOI). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is COGENT COMMUNICATIONS HOLDIN (CCOI) stock?

COGENT COMMUNICATIONS HOLDIN (CCOI) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CCOI stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of COGENT COMMUNICATIONS HOLDIN (CCOI) is expected to decline by -3.59% in the next year.