COGECO INC (CGO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CGO - CA19238T1003 - Common Stock
64.21 CAD
-0.35 (-0.54%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CGO. CGO was compared to 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. CGO has an average financial health and profitability rating. CGO is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. 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.
Each year in the past 5 years CGO has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CGO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CGO has a worse Return On Assets (0.87%) than 86.21% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 9.85%, CGO is not doing good in the industry: 82.76% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.54%, CGO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.66% 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
The Profit Margin of CGO (2.82%) is worse than 86.21% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CGO has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 24.37%, CGO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CGO has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CGO has less shares outstanding
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
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 82.76% of its industry peers.
CGO has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.15. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CGO would need 9.15 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CGO has a better Debt to FCF ratio (9.15) than 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.
The Current ratio of CGO (0.49) is worse than 89.66% 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 89.66% of its industry peers.
| 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.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.14% in the past year.
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
CGO is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.20% yearly.
CGO is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.78% yearly.
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
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 7.29 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CGO.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CGO indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CGO is more expensive than 62.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CGO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.46.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.76, the valuation of CGO can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CGO is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CGO to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.10), we can say CGO is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.76 |
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.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CGO indicates a rather cheap valuation: CGO is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1 | ||
| 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)3.74
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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, CGO pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.18% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CGO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.01%!
CGO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
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 (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
64.21
-0.35 (-0.54%)
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 Cap516.25M
Revenue(TTM)3.01B
Net Income(TTM)84.97M
Analysts76.67
Price Target87.21 (35.82%)
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 | 7.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.76 | ||
| P/S | 0.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 1 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.46 | ||
| P/B | 0.6 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.55 |
EPS(TTM)8.81
EY13.72%
EPS(NY)9.5
Fwd EY14.8%
FCF(TTM)64.08
FCFY99.79%
OCF(TTM)140.16
OCFY218.28%
SpS374.14
BVpS107.33
TBVpS-639.07
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)3.74
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.
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 7.29 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.