Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.

8.53
EUR
+0.14
(+1.62%)
-0.83EPS
588.98MMarket 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 588.98M, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 2.74B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap588.98M
Enterprise Value2.74B

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 0.66, and the price-to-book ratio stands at -19.72.

PS Ratio0.66
PB Ratio-19.72
P/TBV Ratio-1.34
P/FCF Ratio-4.40
P/OCF Ratio41.45

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, Cogent Communications Holdings Inc trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 10.35 - 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 3.26 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 41.06 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 2.74B versus a market cap of 588.98M, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales3.26
EV / EBITDA10.35
EV / EBIT41.06

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 451,977.77 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 Employee451,977.77
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 -19.96M rather than an expense, typically from losses, carryforwards, or the release of a tax provision. The company reported a pretax loss of -59.55M and -39.59M in bottom-line net income, so the effective tax rate carries little signal until profitability returns.

Income Tax-19.96M

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on August 20, 2026, Cogent Communications Holdings Inc's stock has declined approximately 73.02% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 10.75, while the 200-day moving average is 15.80.

52-Week Price Change-73.02%
50-Day Moving Average10.75
200-Day Moving Average15.80

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Cogent Communications Holdings Inc generated 837.85M in revenue and converted that into -39.59M in net income, yielding earnings per share of -0.83. EBITDA reached 264.32M, while operating income came in at -55.14M.

Revenue837.85M
Gross Profit387.72M
Operating Income-55.14M
Pretax Income-59.55M
Net Income-39.59M
EBITDA264.32M
EBIT66.62M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)-0.83

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, Cogent Communications Holdings Inc holds 160.80M in cash and equivalents against 2.31B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 1.32B. Total book value stands at -29.87M, with working capital of -309.34M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents160.80M
Total Debt2.31B
Net Debt1.32B
Equity (Book Value)-29.87M
Book Value Per Share-0.58
Working Capital-309.34M

Cash Flow

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Cogent Communications Holdings Inc produced 13.25M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -138.35M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled -125.10M - equivalent to -2.62 per share.

Operating Cash Flow13.25M
Capital Expenditures-138.35M
Free Cash Flow-125.10M
FCF Per Share-2.62

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 1.01 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 -22.72: the business is consuming cash rather than generating it, so any dividend is not covered by free cash flow. Total shareholder yield reaches 17.71, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Cogent Communications Holdings Inc shareholders.

Dividend Per Share1.01
Payout Ratio-121.49
Shareholder Yield17.71
FCF Yield-22.72

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 -0.11, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score-0.11