Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.

7.30
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-0.14
(-1.88%)
-0.94EPS
710.87MMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 710.87M, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 3.16B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap710.87M
Enterprise Value3.16B

Important Dates

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 5, 2026.

Earnings Date11/5/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. has 51.22M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding51.22M

Valuation Ratios

These figures are as of June 30, 2026. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.69, and the price-to-book ratio stands at -20.83.

PS Ratio0.69
PB Ratio-20.83
P/TBV Ratio-1.41
P/FCF Ratio-4.65
P/OCF Ratio43.79

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 10.47 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 3.30 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 41.56 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 3.16B versus a market cap of 710.87M, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales3.30
EV / EBITDA10.47
EV / EBIT41.56

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 0.63, meaning it holds 0.6x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is -7,723.00, indicating conservative leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 1.73 demonstrates limited ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio0.63
Quick Ratio0.37
Debt / Equity-7,723.00
Debt / EBITDA8.73
Interest Coverage1.73

Financial Efficiency

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These figures cover the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. Return on assets (ROA) is negative at -1.42, reflecting losses generated across the asset base. The company generates approximately 516,368.98 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 1,853.75, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Return on Assets (ROA)-1.42
Revenue Per Employee516,368.98
Employee Count1,853.75

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. recorded an income tax benefit of -22.80M rather than an expense, typically from losses, carryforwards, or the release of a tax provision. The company reported a pretax loss of -68.03M and -45.23M in bottom-line net income, so the effective tax rate carries little signal until profitability returns.

Income Tax-22.80M

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.'s stock has declined approximately 83.07% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 9.02, while the 200-day moving average is 16.23.

52-Week Price Change-83.07%
50-Day Moving Average9.02
200-Day Moving Average16.23

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. generated 957.22M in revenue and converted that into -45.23M in net income, yielding earnings per share of -0.94. EBITDA reached 301.98M, while operating income came in at -62.99M.

Revenue957.22M
Gross Profit442.95M
Operating Income-62.99M
Pretax Income-68.03M
Net Income-45.23M
EBITDA301.98M
EBIT76.11M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)-0.94

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. holds 183.70M in cash and equivalents against 2.64B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 1.51B. Total book value stands at -34.13M, with working capital of -353.41M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents183.70M
Total Debt2.64B
Net Debt1.51B
Equity (Book Value)-34.13M
Book Value Per Share-0.67
Working Capital-353.41M

Cash Flow

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Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. produced 15.14M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -158.05M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled -142.92M - equivalent to -2.99 per share.

Operating Cash Flow15.14M
Capital Expenditures-158.05M
Free Cash Flow-142.92M
FCF Per Share-2.99

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. posted a gross margin of 46.27, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of -6.58 and net profit margin of -4.73 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin46.27
Operating Margin-6.58
Pretax Margin-7.11
Profit Margin-4.73
EBITDA Margin31.55

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. paid dividends of 1.15 per share. The dividend payout ratio of -121.49 is negative because earnings are negative, so the dividend is being paid out of something other than profits, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield is negative at -21.50: the business is consuming cash rather than generating it, so any dividend is not covered by free cash flow. Total shareholder yield reaches 16.77, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. shareholders.

Dividend Per Share1.15
Payout Ratio-121.49
Shareholder Yield16.77
FCF Yield-21.50

Stock Splits

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on March 24, 2005 with a 20:1 split ratio.

Last Split Date3/24/2005
Split Ratio20:1

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of -0.10, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score-0.10