Cogeco Communications Inc.

Cogeco Communications Inc.

54.51
CAD
+1.43
(+2.69%)
-35.12EPS
2.81BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of May 31, 2026, Cogeco Communications Inc. carries a market capitalization of 2.81B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 7.35B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap2.81B
Enterprise Value7.35B

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 1.52.

PS Ratio0.99
PB Ratio1.52
P/TBV Ratio-1.39
P/FCF Ratio5.36
P/OCF Ratio2.63

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 7.35B versus a market cap of 2.81B, 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 656,491.88 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 Employee656,491.88
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 -281.66M rather than an expense, typically from losses, carryforwards, or the release of a tax provision. The company reported a pretax loss of -1.77B and -1.12B in bottom-line net income, so the effective tax rate carries little signal until profitability returns.

Income Tax-281.66M

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Cogeco Communications Inc.'s stock has declined approximately 18.84% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 56.50, while the 200-day moving average is 63.84.

52-Week Price Change-18.84%
50-Day Moving Average56.50
200-Day Moving Average63.84

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Cogeco Communications Inc. generated 2.83B in revenue and converted that into -1.12B in net income, yielding earnings per share of -35.12. EBITDA reached -836.39M, while operating income came in at 726.18M.

Revenue2.83B
Operating Income726.18M
Pretax Income-1.77B
Net Income-1.12B
EBITDA-836.39M
EBIT-1.52B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)-35.12

Balance Sheet

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As of May 31, 2026, Cogeco Communications Inc. holds 77.31M in cash and equivalents against 4.47B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 4.32B. Total book value stands at 1.85B, with working capital of -362.48M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents77.31M
Total Debt4.47B
Net Debt4.32B
Equity (Book Value)1.85B
Book Value Per Share44.03
Working Capital-362.48M

Cash Flow

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Cogeco Communications Inc. produced 1.07B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026. After subtracting -539.27M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 528.33M - equivalent to 12.56 per share.

Operating Cash Flow1.07B
Capital Expenditures-539.27M
Free Cash Flow528.33M
FCF Per Share12.56

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 3.87 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 18.66, 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 14.65, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Cogeco Communications Inc. shareholders.

Dividend Per Share3.87
Payout Ratio-8.75
Shareholder Yield14.65
FCF Yield18.66

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