COGECO INC (CGO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CGO - CA19238T1003 - Common Stock
62.69 CAD
+0.76 (+1.23%)
Overall CGO gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CGO against 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While CGO has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CGO is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CGO had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CGO had a positive cash flow from operations.
CGO had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
CGO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CGO has a Return On Assets of 0.88%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CGO outperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
CGO has a better Return On Equity (10.28%) than 89.66% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CGO (6.76%) is better than 93.10% of its industry peers.
CGO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.38%. This is in line with the industry average of 5.46%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.88% | ||
| ROE | 10.28% | ||
| ROIC | 6.76% |
ROA(3y)1.09%
ROA(5y)1.4%
ROE(3y)11.93%
ROE(5y)13.99%
ROIC(3y)7.38%
ROIC(5y)7.84%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.88%, CGO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
CGO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CGO's Operating Margin of 24.25% is amongst the best of the industry. CGO outperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
CGO's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
CGO's Gross Margin of 65.77% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CGO is outperformed by 79.31% of its industry peers.
CGO's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.88% | ||
| GM | 65.77% |
OM growth 3Y-2.53%
OM growth 5Y-0.97%
PM growth 3Y-16.72%
PM growth 5Y-11.69%
GM growth 3Y0.22%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CGO is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CGO has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CGO has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CGO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.64, we must say that CGO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.64, CGO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
CGO has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.56. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CGO would need 8.56 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 8.56, CGO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
CGO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 5.38. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CGO (5.38) is worse than 93.10% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.64 |
ROIC/WACC1.23
WACC5.51%
2.3 Liquidity
CGO has a Current Ratio of 0.52. 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 Current ratio, with a value of 0.52, CGO is doing worse than 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.52 indicates that CGO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.52, CGO is doing worse than 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CGO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.86%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, CGO shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -1.94% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CGO shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.87% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.69% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.86%
EPS 3Y-1.75%
EPS 5Y-1.94%
EPS Q2Q%8.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.87%
Revenue growth 3Y5.69%
Revenue growth 5Y4.69%
Sales Q2Q%-2.41%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.65% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.95% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.78%
EPS Next 2Y5.65%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.64%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.95%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.90 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CGO.
CGO's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CGO to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.41), we can say CGO is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.63 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.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CGO to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.88), we can say CGO is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CGO, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
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 | 0.87 | ||
| 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.
The decent profitability rating of CGO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.64
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.65%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CGO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.01%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.00, CGO is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, CGO pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.01% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CGO grows each year by 11.58%, which is quite nice.
CGO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CGO has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.58%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
38.82% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CGO. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
CGO's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP38.82%
EPS Next 2Y5.65%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:CGO (9/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
62.69
+0.76 (+1.23%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners26.82%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap504.03M
Analysts76.67
Price Target91.29 (45.62%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.01% |
Yearly Dividend2.96
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.58%
DP38.82%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)11.39%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.31%
Max EPS beat(2)31.08%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)4.14%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.43%
Max EPS beat(4)31.08%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-4.8%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.39%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.51%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.72%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.6%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.16%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.69%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.16%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.64%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.55%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.63 | ||
| P/S | 0.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.42 | ||
| P/B | 0.59 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.54 |
EPS(TTM)9.09
EY14.5%
EPS(NY)9.45
Fwd EY15.08%
FCF(TTM)71.73
FCFY114.42%
OCF(TTM)147.62
OCFY235.47%
SpS378.78
BVpS106.19
TBVpS-642.21
PEG (NY)0.64
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.88% | ||
| ROE | 10.28% | ||
| ROCE | 8.12% | ||
| ROIC | 6.76% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.95% | ||
| ROICexgc | 21.67% | ||
| OM | 24.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.88% | ||
| GM | 65.77% | ||
| FCFM | 18.94% |
ROA(3y)1.09%
ROA(5y)1.4%
ROE(3y)11.93%
ROE(5y)13.99%
ROIC(3y)7.38%
ROIC(5y)7.84%
ROICexc(3y)7.57%
ROICexc(5y)8.16%
ROICexgc(3y)23.03%
ROICexgc(5y)25.3%
ROCE(3y)8.87%
ROCE(5y)9.42%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-7.94%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-5.17%
ROICexc growth 3Y-7.6%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.5%
OM growth 3Y-2.53%
OM growth 5Y-0.97%
PM growth 3Y-16.72%
PM growth 5Y-11.69%
GM growth 3Y0.22%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.56 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.13 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 83.73% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 20.03% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.69 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.9% | ||
| Profit Quality | 657.35% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.64 |
F-Score6
WACC5.51%
ROIC/WACC1.23
Cap/Depr(3y)141.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)127.28%
Cap/Sales(3y)29.72%
Cap/Sales(5y)26.36%
Profit Quality(3y)219.09%
Profit Quality(5y)263.24%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.86%
EPS 3Y-1.75%
EPS 5Y-1.94%
EPS Q2Q%8.12%
EPS Next Y10.78%
EPS Next 2Y5.65%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.87%
Revenue growth 3Y5.69%
Revenue growth 5Y4.69%
Sales Q2Q%-2.41%
Revenue Next Year-1.64%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.95%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-5.77%
EBIT growth 3Y3.01%
EBIT growth 5Y3.68%
EBIT Next Year90.11%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y439.88%
FCF growth 3Y-9.69%
FCF growth 5Y-23.13%
OCF growth 1Y17.45%
OCF growth 3Y4.8%
OCF growth 5Y-6.1%