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Cogeco CommunicationsCGEAF -2.20%74 Cash-to-Debt is 0.02 as of May. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 0.05. 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 366 Telecommunication Services companies, Cogeco Communications ranks worse than 94.81% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Cogeco Communications's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.02.
If Cash to Debt ratio is less than 1, the company cannot pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Cogeco Communicationscouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in May. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cogeco Communications's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
CGEAF'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.05 Max: 0.17
Current: 0.02
During the past 13 years, Cogeco Communications's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.17. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.05.
CGEAF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 94.81% of 366
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.375
vs CGEAF: 0.02
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
Cogeco Communications Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Cogeco Communications Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cogeco Communications's Cash-to-Debt 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.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cogeco Communications's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt 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 Cash-to-Debt vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cogeco Communications's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cogeco Communications's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
* 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 (CGEAF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.02 as of May. 2026. This is 60% below median its historical median of 0.05. Over the past decade, Cogeco Communications' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.01 to 0.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #347 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 94.8%.
Is Cogeco Communications' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Cogeco Communications' current Cash-to-Debt of 0.02 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 0.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.17. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.38. Cogeco Communications' value of 0.02 is 94.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #347 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' Cash-to-Debt compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #347 out of 366 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Cogeco Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.38. Cogeco Communications' value of 0.02 is 94.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Cogeco Communications' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.01 to 0.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.05 vs. the industry median of 0.38, Cogeco Communications has consistently been below 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 Cash-to-Debt for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.38, based on 366 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cogeco Communications's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.02 is 94.7% below 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 Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cogeco Communications's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.02, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 0.05. 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 Cash-to-Debt is 0.02, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 0.05 and 94.7% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.38. 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 Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cogeco Communications (CGEAF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.02 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:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.02 (60% below median its 10-year median of 0.05)
GF Value™: $44.27 vs. price of $42.44 (4.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94.7% below the Telecommunication Services median (#347 of 366)
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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