Business Description
CognaEducacao SA
SIC : 8299
ISIN : BRCOGNACNOR2
Total Employee Number:
27,471Description
Cogna Educação SA is a Brazilian private education company and one of the largest for-profit education groups in the world. It operates through several segments, including Kroton, its core higher-education business, which offers undergraduate and graduate programs through a network of universities, colleges, and distance-learning centers across Brazil. Vasta provides educational technology and learning solutions, while Saber focuses on basic and K-12 education through private schools and related services. The company serves students, schools, and corporate clients, generating most of its revenue from tuition and enrollment fees, particularly in the Kroton segment. Its operations are concentrated in Brazil, with some international presence in the education technology and content markets. Cogna also invests in digital learning platforms and curriculum content to support both its own institutions and third-party schools.
Financial Strength
5/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash-To-Debt | 0.21 | |||||
Equity-to-Asset | 0.56 | |||||
Debt-to-Equity | 0.49 | |||||
Debt-to-EBITDA | 2.65 | |||||
Interest Coverage | 1.87 | |||||
Piotroski F-Score | 5/9 | |||||
Altman Z-Score | 0.91 | |||||
Beneish M-Score | -2.52 | |||||
WACC vs ROIC | ||||||
Growth Rank
5/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3-Year Revenue Growth Rate | 16 | |||||
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate | 18.3 | |||||
3-Year Book Growth Rate | 4.5 | |||||
Future 3-5Y Total Revenue Growth Rate Estimate | 8.02 |
Momentum Rank
8/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5-Day RSI | 27.27 | |||||
9-Day RSI | 40.24 | |||||
14-Day RSI | 46.26 | |||||
3-1 Month Momentum % | -10.73 | |||||
6-1 Month Momentum % | -27.02 | |||||
12-1 Month Momentum % | -26.67 |
Liquidity Ratio
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Ratio | 1.88 | |||||
Quick Ratio | 1.7 | |||||
Cash Ratio | 0.53 | |||||
Days Inventory | 70.67 | |||||
Days Sales Outstanding | 116.24 | |||||
Days Payable | 168.4 |
Dividend & Buy Back
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Yield % | 5.71 | |||||
Dividend Payout Ratio | 0.31 | |||||
Forward Dividend Yield % | 8.39 | |||||
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % | 5.71 | |||||
3-Year Average Share Buyback Ratio | 1.1 | |||||
Shareholder Yield % | 9.64 |
Profitability Rank
6/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gross Margin % | 65.2 | |||||
Operating Margin % | 21.13 | |||||
Net Margin % | 8.96 | |||||
EBITDA Margin % | 32.17 | |||||
FCF Margin % | 17.62 | |||||
OCF Margin % | 19.66 | |||||
ROE % | 5.31 | |||||
ROA % | 2.91 | |||||
ROIC % | 7.49 | |||||
3-Year ROIIC % | -30.2 | |||||
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % | 36.93 | |||||
ROCE % | 7.46 | |||||
Years of Profitability over Past 10-Year | 6 | |||||
Moat Score | 4 | |||||
Tariff Resilience Score | 8 |
GF Value Rank
8/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PE Ratio | 6.46 | |||||
Forward PE Ratio | 4.92 | |||||
PE Ratio without NRI | 5.37 | |||||
Shiller PE Ratio | 110.71 | |||||
Price-to-Owner-Earnings | 8.79 | |||||
PS Ratio | 0.56 | |||||
PB Ratio | 0.33 | |||||
Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow | 4.46 | |||||
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow | 2.89 | |||||
EV-to-EBIT | 6.14 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-EBIT | 7.02 | |||||
EV-to-EBITDA | 3.89 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-EBITDA | 4.45 | |||||
EV-to-Revenue | 1.24 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-Revenue | 1.43 | |||||
EV-to-FCF | 9.93 | |||||
Price-to-GF-Value | 0.73 | |||||
Price-to-Projected-FCF | 0.3 | |||||
Price-to-Median-PS-Value | 0.46 | |||||
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) % | 16.26 | |||||
FCF Yield % | 22.11 | |||||
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % | 8.66 |
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Key Statistics
| Name | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (TTM) (Mil R$) | 7,831.29 | ||
| EPS (TTM) (R$) | 0.35 | ||
| Beta | 2.3691 | ||
| 3-Year Sharpe Ratio | 0.09 | ||
| 3-Year Sortino Ratio | 0.17 | ||
| Volatility % | 60.22 | ||
| 14-Day RSI | 46.26 | ||
| 14-Day ATR (R$) | 0.098338 | ||
| 20-Day SMA (R$) | 2.325 | ||
| 12-1 Month Momentum % | -26.67 | ||
| 52-Week Range (R$) | 1.99 - 4.75 | ||
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 2,004.22 |
Piotroski F-Score Details
Year:
| Component | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Piotroski F-Score | 5 | ||
| Positive ROA | |||
| Positive CFROA | |||
| Higher ROA yoy | |||
| CFROA > ROA | |||
| Lower Leverage yoy | |||
| Higher Current Ratio yoy | |||
| Less Shares Outstanding yoy | |||
| Higher Gross Margin yoy | |||
| Higher Asset Turnover yoy |
CognaEducacao SA Filings
| Filing Date | Document Date | Form | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Filing Data | ||||
CognaEducacao SA Stock Events
| Event | Date | Price (R$) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRL 0.014297 Cash Dividend | 2026-04-28 | 2.92 (-2.34%) | ||
| BRL 0.114734 Cash Dividend | 2025-12-26 | 3.29 (+0.00%) | ||
| 1.1:1 Stock Split | 2025-12-26 | 3.29 (+0.00%) | ||
| BRL 0.060655 Cash Dividend | 2025-04-29 | 2.30 (+0.80%) | ||
| 4:1 Stock Split | 2014-09-12 | 14.08 (+0.54%) | ||
| 2:1 Stock Split | 2013-03-06 | 6.00 (-0.73%) | ||
| 0.142857:1 Stock Split | 2012-12-05 | 3.97 (+0.00%) |
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CognaEducacao SA Frequently Asked Questions
What is CognaEducacao SA(BSP:COGN3)'s stock price today?
The current price of BSP:COGN3 is R$2.26. The 52 week high of BSP:COGN3 is R$4.75 and 52 week low is R$1.99.
When is next earnings date of CognaEducacao SA(BSP:COGN3)?
The next earnings date of CognaEducacao SA(BSP:COGN3) is .
Does CognaEducacao SA(BSP:COGN3) pay dividends? If so, how much?
The Dividend Yield %  of CognaEducacao SA(BSP:COGN3) is 5.71% (As of Today), Highest Dividend Payout Ratio of CognaEducacao SA(BSP:COGN3) was 1.09. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.47. The  Forward Dividend Yield % of CognaEducacao SA(BSP:COGN3) is 8.39%. For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
Press Release
| Subject | Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Kroton Educacional Presentation Now Available for On-Demand Viewing | 2018-04-16 | ||
| Kroton Educacional to Webcast, Live, at VirtualInvestorConferences.com April 11 | 2018-04-09 |
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