COGECO INC (CGO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CGO - CA19238T1003 - Common Stock
62.66 CAD
-0.06 (-0.1%)
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 an average financial health and profitability rating. CGO is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. 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.
CGO had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CGO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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.
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.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.54%, CGO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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's Profit Margin of 2.82% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CGO is outperformed by 83.33% of its industry peers.
CGO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CGO's Operating Margin of 24.37% is amongst the best of the industry. CGO outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
CGO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 65.69%, CGO is doing worse than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CGO has less shares outstanding
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.
CGO has a Altman-Z score of 0.66. This is amongst the best in 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.
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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 5.41, CGO is not doing good in the industry: 93.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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.
With a Current ratio value of 0.49, CGO is not doing good in the industry: 86.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CGO has a Quick 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.49, CGO is doing worse than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.49 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.01% over the past year.
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%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.94% on average over the past years.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, CGO will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.20% on average per year.
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
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.11, the valuation of CGO can be described as very cheap.
CGO's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.57. CGO is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.59 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CGO.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CGO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CGO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.04, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CGO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CGO is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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)0.9
PEG (5Y)3.65
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CGO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.33%, which is a nice return.
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 1.88, CGO pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.33% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CGO grows each year by 14.01%, which is quite nice.
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.
CGO's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP40.82%
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:CGO (12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
62.66
-0.06 (-0.1%)
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 Cap503.79M
Revenue(TTM)3.01B
Net Income(TTM)84.97M
Analysts76.67
Price Target87.21 (39.18%)
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 | 7.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.59 | ||
| 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
EY14.06%
EPS(NY)9.5
Fwd EY15.17%
FCF(TTM)64.08
FCFY102.26%
OCF(TTM)140.16
OCFY223.68%
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.
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 7.11 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.