COGECO INC (CGO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CGO - CA19238T1003 - Common Stock
62.72 CAD
+0.96 (+1.55%)
CGO gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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 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.
CGO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CGO has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years CGO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
CGO has a worse Return On Assets (0.87%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.85%, CGO is doing worse than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CGO's Return On Invested Capital of 6.54% is amongst the best of the industry. CGO outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
CGO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.93%. This 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
With a Profit Margin value of 2.82%, CGO is not doing good in the industry: 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CGO has declined.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 24.37%, CGO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CGO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 65.69%, CGO is not doing good in the industry: 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CGO is creating some value.
CGO has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CGO has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CGO has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.66, we must say that CGO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CGO's Altman-Z score of 0.66 is amongst the best of the industry. CGO outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CGO is 9.15, which is on the high side as it means it would take CGO, 9.15 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CGO has a better Debt to FCF ratio (9.15) 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
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 86.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.49 indicates that CGO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CGO has a worse Quick ratio (0.49) 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%.
Measured over the past 5 years, CGO shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.95% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CGO shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.14% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CGO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.94% on average per year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.20% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, CGO will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.52% on average per year.
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
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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 7.12 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.
CGO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.50.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.60, the valuation of CGO can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CGO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CGO to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.93), we can say CGO is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.6 |
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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CGO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.9
PEG (5Y)3.65
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.33%, CGO is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CGO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.80. CGO pays more dividend than 96.67% of the companies 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 | 6.33% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CGO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.01%!
CGO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of CGO decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.01%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
CGO pays out 40.82% of its income as dividend. 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 (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
62.72
+0.96 (+1.55%)
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 Cap504.27M
Revenue(TTM)3.01B
Net Income(TTM)84.97M
Analysts76.67
Price Target87.21 (39.05%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.33% |
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 | 7.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.6 | ||
| P/S | 0.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.45 | ||
| P/B | 0.58 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.54 |
EPS(TTM)8.81
EY14.05%
EPS(NY)9.5
Fwd EY15.15%
FCF(TTM)64.08
FCFY102.16%
OCF(TTM)140.16
OCFY223.46%
SpS374.14
BVpS107.33
TBVpS-639.07
PEG (NY)0.9
PEG (5Y)3.65
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.
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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 7.12 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.58.
How financially healthy is COGECO INC?
The financial health rating of COGECO INC (CGO.CA) is 4 / 10.