ROGERS COMMUNICATION - A (RCI-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:RCI-A - CA7751091017 - Common Stock
50.26 CAD
-0.24 (-0.48%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to RCI-A. RCI-A was compared to 2 industry peers in the Wireless Telecommunication Services industry. While RCI-A is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. RCI-A is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. RCI-A also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- RCI-A had positive earnings in the past year.
- RCI-A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years RCI-A has always been profitable.
- RCI-A had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of RCI-A (7.53%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 39.83%, RCI-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- RCI-A's Return On Invested Capital of 4.32% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RCI-A outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- RCI-A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.27%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.32%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.53% | ||
| ROE | 39.83% | ||
| ROIC | 4.32% |
ROA(3y)2.22%
ROA(5y)2.9%
ROE(3y)13.82%
ROE(5y)14.57%
ROIC(3y)5.27%
ROIC(5y)5.77%
1.3 Margins
- RCI-A has a Profit Margin (32.11%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RCI-A has declined.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 23.36%, RCI-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- RCI-A's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- RCI-A has a Gross Margin (45.97%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- RCI-A's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.36% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 32.11% | ||
| GM | 45.97% |
OM growth 3Y2.52%
OM growth 5Y-0.35%
PM growth 3Y-7.49%
PM growth 5Y-9.09%
GM growth 3Y5.13%
GM growth 5Y2.52%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), RCI-A is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for RCI-A has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- RCI-A has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, RCI-A has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- RCI-A has an Altman-Z score of 0.81. This is a bad value and indicates that RCI-A is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- RCI-A has a better Altman-Z score (0.81) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of RCI-A is 26.81, which is on the high side as it means it would take RCI-A, 26.81 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- RCI-A has a Debt to FCF ratio (26.81) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.52 is on the high side and indicates that RCI-A has dependencies on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.52, RCI-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.81 |
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC5.84%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.62 indicates that RCI-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of RCI-A (0.62) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- RCI-A has a Quick Ratio of 0.62. This is a bad value and indicates that RCI-A is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.59, RCI-A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.59 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- RCI-A shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.20%.
- RCI-A shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.02% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.75% in the past year.
- RCI-A shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.45% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.2%
EPS 3Y12.64%
EPS 5Y4.02%
EPS Q2Q%-3.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.75%
Revenue growth 3Y12.03%
Revenue growth 5Y6.45%
Sales Q2Q%4.27%
3.2 Future
- RCI-A is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.52% yearly.
- RCI-A is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.61% yearly.
EPS Next Y-1.81%
EPS Next 2Y0.33%
EPS Next 3Y1.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.7%
Revenue Next 2Y5.14%
Revenue Next 3Y3.61%
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 decreasing.
- 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
- RCI-A is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.13.
- RCI-A's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RCI-A to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.54), we can say RCI-A is valued rather cheaply.
- RCI-A is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.93.
- RCI-A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.31, RCI-A is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as RCI-A.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as RCI-A.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.52
EPS Next 2Y0.33%
EPS Next 3Y1.52%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- RCI-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.95%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- RCI-A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.95. RCI-A pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- RCI-A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.95% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of RCI-A decreases each year by -7.00%.
- RCI-A has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- RCI-A has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years21
5.3 Sustainability
- 12.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RCI-A. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP12.21%
EPS Next 2Y0.33%
EPS Next 3Y1.52%
TSX:RCI-A (1/15/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
50.26
-0.24 (-0.48%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-29 2026-01-29/bmo
Inst Owners66.46%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap27.15B
Revenue(TTM)21.02B
Net Income(TTM)6.75B
Analysts76
Price Target60.55 (20.47%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.95% |
Yearly Dividend1.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7%
DP12.21%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.79%
Min EPS beat(2)0.65%
Max EPS beat(2)4.93%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.3%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.97%
Max EPS beat(4)4.93%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.84%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.53%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)0.97%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.16%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.25%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.4%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.82%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.95%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.72%
PT rev (1m)0.84%
PT rev (3m)6.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.93 | ||
| P/S | 1.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.9 | ||
| P/B | 1.6 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.89 |
EPS(TTM)4.96
EY9.87%
EPS(NY)5.06
Fwd EY10.07%
FCF(TTM)3.1
FCFY6.18%
OCF(TTM)10.26
OCFY20.41%
SpS38.91
BVpS31.36
TBVpS-59.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.52
Graham Number59.16
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.53% | ||
| ROE | 39.83% | ||
| ROCE | 6.59% | ||
| ROIC | 4.32% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.4% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.27% | ||
| OM | 23.36% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 32.11% | ||
| GM | 45.97% | ||
| FCFM | 7.98% |
ROA(3y)2.22%
ROA(5y)2.9%
ROE(3y)13.82%
ROE(5y)14.57%
ROIC(3y)5.27%
ROIC(5y)5.77%
ROICexc(3y)5.34%
ROICexc(5y)5.94%
ROICexgc(3y)10.73%
ROICexgc(5y)11.34%
ROCE(3y)8.05%
ROCE(5y)8.82%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.64%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.07%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.65%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.26%
OM growth 3Y2.52%
OM growth 5Y-0.35%
PM growth 3Y-7.49%
PM growth 5Y-9.09%
GM growth 3Y5.13%
GM growth 5Y2.52%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.23
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.81 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.39 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 80.02% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 18.39% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.46 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 56.9% | ||
| Profit Quality | 24.85% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.59 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.81 |
F-Score4
WACC5.84%
ROIC/WACC0.74
Cap/Depr(3y)100.64%
Cap/Depr(5y)99.39%
Cap/Sales(3y)20.33%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.48%
Profit Quality(3y)104.95%
Profit Quality(5y)104.43%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.2%
EPS 3Y12.64%
EPS 5Y4.02%
EPS Q2Q%-3.52%
EPS Next Y-1.81%
EPS Next 2Y0.33%
EPS Next 3Y1.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.75%
Revenue growth 3Y12.03%
Revenue growth 5Y6.45%
Sales Q2Q%4.27%
Revenue Next Year4.7%
Revenue Next 2Y5.14%
Revenue Next 3Y3.61%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y2.31%
EBIT growth 3Y14.85%
EBIT growth 5Y6.07%
EBIT Next Year90.79%
EBIT Next 3Y26.02%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y44.82%
FCF growth 3Y5.91%
FCF growth 5Y-1.13%
OCF growth 1Y11.13%
OCF growth 3Y10.93%
OCF growth 5Y4.65%
ROGERS COMMUNICATION - A / RCI-A.CA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to RCI-A.CA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ROGERS COMMUNICATION - A (RCI-A.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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ROGERS COMMUNICATION - A (RCI-A.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
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The financial health rating of ROGERS COMMUNICATION - A (RCI-A.CA) is 2 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for RCI-A stock?
The dividend rating of ROGERS COMMUNICATION - A (RCI-A.CA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 12.21%.