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Cogeco CommunicationsCGEAF -2.20%74 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.70% as of May. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 8.20. GuruFocus rates CGEAF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 345 Telecommunication Services companies, Cogeco Communications ranks better than 67.54% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Cogeco Communications's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -40.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Cogeco Communications was 18.90% per year. The lowest was -7.60% per year. And the median was 8.20% per year.
Cogeco Communications (OTCPK:CGEAF) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Cogeco Communications 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
CGEAF vs VZ, TMUS, T: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cogeco Communications's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Cogeco Communications 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cogeco Communications's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cogeco Communications's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Cogeco Communications 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 7.70% mean?
Cogeco Communications (CGEAF) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 7.70% as of May. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Cogeco Communications and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #112 out of 345 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 32.5%.
Is Cogeco Communications' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Cogeco Communications' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 7.70% is near median its 10-year median of 8.20. The Telecommunication Services industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.10. Cogeco Communications' value of 7.70% is 148.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #112 out of 345 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cogeco Communications has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cogeco Communications' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #112 out of 345 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts Cogeco Communications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.10. Cogeco Communications' value of 7.70% is 148.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.20 vs. the industry median of 3.10, Cogeco Communications has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Telecommunication Services companies is 3.10, based on 345 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cogeco Communications's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 7.70% is 148.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Cogeco Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cogeco Communications's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.70%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cogeco Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cogeco Communications (CGEAF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $44.27, compared to a current price of $42.44 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.70%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.20 and 148.4% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 3.10. Cogeco Communications' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cogeco Communications (CGEAF), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.70% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Cogeco Communications (CGEAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cogeco Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $42.44 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $44.27.
GuruFocus considers Cogeco Communications to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CGEAF:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 7.70% (near median its 10-year median of 8.20)
GF Value™: $44.27 vs. price of $42.44 (4.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 148.4% above the Telecommunication Services median (#112 of 345)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CGEAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cogeco Communications is a telecom service provider in Canada and the US, specifically in rural and suburban geographies. It offers wireline services such as broadband internet, TV, and landline phone services. In Canada, the firm operates under its Cogeco Connexion and Oxio brands, reaching roughly 2.1 million homes and businesses throughout Ontario and Quebec. In the US, Cogeco operates under its Breezeline brand throughout the East Coast, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, reaching 1.8 million homes and businesses. Cogeco is expanding its offerings to include consumer wireless services, operating as a mobile virtual network operator.
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