Cogeco Communications Inc.

Cogeco Communications Inc.

34.60
EUR
+1.00
(+2.98%)
-21.84EPS
1.74BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of May 31, 2026, Cogeco Communications Inc. carries a market capitalization of 1.74B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 4.57B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap1.74B
Enterprise Value4.57B

Important Dates

Cogeco Communications Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for October 28, 2026.

Earnings Date10/28/2026

Share Statistics

As of May 31, 2026, Cogeco Communications Inc. has 42.01M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding42.01M

Valuation Ratios

These figures are as of May 31, 2026. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.99, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.51.

PS Ratio0.99
PB Ratio1.51
P/TBV Ratio-1.39
P/FCF Ratio5.34
P/OCF Ratio2.62

Enterprise Valuation

These figures are as of May 31, 2026. The EV/Sales ratio of 2.60 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 4.57B versus a market cap of 1.74B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales2.60

Financial Position

As of May 31, 2026, Cogeco Communications Inc. maintains a current ratio of 0.47, meaning it holds 0.5x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 223.67, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of -3.28 demonstrates limited ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio0.47
Quick Ratio0.37
Debt / Equity223.67
Debt / EBITDA-5.35
Interest Coverage-3.28

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Cogeco Communications Inc. posted a negative return on equity (ROE) of -44.47, meaning shareholder capital produced losses rather than profits. Return on assets (ROA) is negative at -12.67, reflecting losses generated across the asset base. The company generates approximately 408,278.64 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 4,308.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Return on Equity (ROE)-44.47
Return on Assets (ROA)-12.67
Revenue Per Employee408,278.64
Employee Count4,308.00

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Cogeco Communications Inc. recorded an income tax benefit of -175.17M rather than an expense, typically from losses, carryforwards, or the release of a tax provision. The company reported a pretax loss of -1.10B and -695.11M in bottom-line net income, so the effective tax rate carries little signal until profitability returns.

Income Tax-175.17M

Stock Price Statistics

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These figures are as of the close on October 22, 2026. The 50-day moving average sits at 35.11, while the 200-day moving average is 39.60.

50-Day Moving Average35.11
200-Day Moving Average39.60

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Cogeco Communications Inc. generated 1.76B in revenue and converted that into -695.11M in net income, yielding earnings per share of -21.84. EBITDA reached -520.16M, while operating income came in at 451.62M.

Revenue1.76B
Operating Income451.62M
Pretax Income-1.10B
Net Income-695.11M
EBITDA-520.16M
EBIT-942.62M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)-21.84

Balance Sheet

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As of May 31, 2026, Cogeco Communications Inc. holds 48.08M in cash and equivalents against 2.78B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 2.69B. Total book value stands at 1.15B, with working capital of -225.43M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents48.08M
Total Debt2.78B
Net Debt2.69B
Equity (Book Value)1.15B
Book Value Per Share27.38
Working Capital-225.43M

Cash Flow

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Cogeco Communications Inc. produced 663.95M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026. After subtracting -335.38M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 328.57M - equivalent to 7.81 per share.

Operating Cash Flow663.95M
Capital Expenditures-335.38M
Free Cash Flow328.57M
FCF Per Share7.81

Margins

These figures cover the twelve months ended May 31, 2026. The operating margin of 25.68 and net profit margin of -39.52 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Operating Margin25.68
Pretax Margin-62.56
Profit Margin-39.52
EBITDA Margin-29.57

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Cogeco Communications Inc. paid dividends of 2.40 per share. The dividend payout ratio of -8.75 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 stands at 18.74, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 14.70, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Cogeco Communications Inc. shareholders.

Dividend Per Share2.40
Payout Ratio-8.75
Shareholder Yield14.70
FCF Yield18.74

Scores

As of May 31, 2026, Cogeco Communications Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 1.96, near the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score1.96