Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG) Buyback Yield %: -0.04 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


FRA:COG Cogeco Communications Inc FRA:COG
82 GF Score
Price €39.00
GF Value €38.75
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Cogeco Communications Buyback Yield %?

Cogeco Communications FRA:COG 82 Buyback Yield % is -0.04 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:COG with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €38.75 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 119 Telecommunication Services companies, Cogeco Communications ranks worse than 63.87% on this metric.

Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.

Cogeco Communications's current buyback yield was -0.04%.


Cogeco Communications Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cogeco Communications's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Cogeco Communications Buyback Yield % Chart

Cogeco Communications Annual Data
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Buyback Yield %
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Cogeco Communications Quarterly Data
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FRA:COG vs TMUS, VZ, T: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cogeco Communications's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cogeco Communications's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cogeco Communications's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Cogeco Communications Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Cogeco Communications's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (0 + 2.056) / 1675.978
=-0.12%

Cogeco Communications's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (0 + 0.633) / 1890.495
=-0.03%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of -0.04 mean?
Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG) has a Buyback Yield % of -0.04 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #76 out of 119 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 63.9%.
Is Cogeco Communications' Buyback Yield % too high?
Cogeco Communications' current Buyback Yield % is -0.04. Based on the distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #76 out of 119 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cogeco Communications has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cogeco Communications' Buyback Yield % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #76 out of 119 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Cogeco Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.08, based on 119 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cogeco Communications's current Buyback Yield % is -0.04. 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 (FRA:COG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €38.75, compared to a current price of €39.00 — trading 0.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -0.04. Cogeco Communications' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG), the current Buyback Yield % is -0.04 as of Jul. 03, 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 (FRA:COG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cogeco Communications stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €39.00 is trading 0.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €38.75. GuruFocus considers Cogeco Communications to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:COG:

  • Buyback Yield %: -0.04
  • GF Value™: €38.75 vs. price of €39.00 (0.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:COG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cogeco Communications Business Description

Address 1 Place Ville Marie, Suite 3301, Montreal, QC, CAN, H3B 0B3
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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