COGECO INC (CGO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CGO - CA19238T1003 - Common Stock
64.56 CAD
+0.16 (+0.25%)
CGO gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 29 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.
CGO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CGO has always been profitable.
CGO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CGO has a Return On Assets of 0.87%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CGO underperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.85%, CGO is doing worse than 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of CGO (6.54%) is better than 89.66% of its industry peers.
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
The Profit Margin of CGO (2.82%) is worse than 86.21% of its industry peers.
CGO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CGO has a better Operating Margin (24.37%) than 89.66% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CGO has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 65.69%, CGO is doing worse than 82.76% 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
CGO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CGO has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CGO has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CGO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.66, CGO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
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's Debt to FCF ratio of 9.15 is amongst the best of the industry. CGO outperforms 89.66% 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.
CGO has a Debt to Equity ratio of 5.41. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CGO underperforms 96.55% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.41 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.66 |
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC5.69%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.49 indicates that CGO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CGO's Current ratio of 0.49 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CGO is outperformed by 89.66% of its industry peers.
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.
CGO has a worse Quick ratio (0.49) than 89.66% 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.
CGO shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.94% yearly.
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
CGO is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.20% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.78% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.88%
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.26%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.78%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.33, the valuation of CGO can be described as very cheap.
62.07% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CGO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CGO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.41.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.79, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of CGO.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CGO indicates a rather cheap valuation: CGO is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CGO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 35.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CGO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CGO is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 1.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.55 |
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)0.93
PEG (5Y)3.76
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CGO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.18%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.92, CGO pays a better dividend. On top of this CGO pays more dividend than 96.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CGO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.18% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CGO grows each year by 14.01%, which is quite nice.
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.
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 (12/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
64.56
+0.16 (+0.25%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners29.17%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap519.06M
Revenue(TTM)3.01B
Net Income(TTM)84.97M
Analysts76.67
Price Target87.21 (35.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.18% |
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)-4.47%
PT rev (3m)-4.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.79 | ||
| P/S | 0.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.46 | ||
| P/B | 0.6 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.55 |
EPS(TTM)8.81
EY13.65%
EPS(NY)9.5
Fwd EY14.72%
FCF(TTM)64.08
FCFY99.25%
OCF(TTM)140.16
OCFY217.09%
SpS374.14
BVpS107.33
TBVpS-639.07
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)3.76
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
WACC5.69%
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-2.26%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.78%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-5.59%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.05%
EBIT growth 5Y2.16%
EBIT Next Year99.87%
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 4 / 10 to CGO.CA.
What is the valuation status of COGECO INC (CGO.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 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 7.33 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.6.
How financially healthy is COGECO INC?
The financial health rating of COGECO INC (CGO.CA) is 4 / 10.