Cogent Communications Holdings (FRA:OGM1) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €0.33 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:OGM1 Cogent Communications Holdings Inc FRA:OGM1
63 GF Score
Price €10.39
GF Value €53.69
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Cogent Communications Holdings Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cogent Communications Holdings FRA:OGM1 -5.59% 63 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.33 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:OGM1 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €53.69 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Cogent Communications Holdings's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.569. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is €0.33 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Cogent Communications Holdings's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -59.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -33.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -15.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 5.20% 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Cogent Communications Holdings was 50.20% per year. The lowest was -33.90% per year. And the median was 18.20% per year.

As of today (2026-07-16), Cogent Communications Holdings's current stock price is €10.39. Cogent Communications Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.33. Cogent Communications Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 31.48.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Cogent Communications Holdings was 78.85. The lowest was 26.64. And the median was 53.53.


Cogent Communications Holdings  (FRA:OGM1) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Cogent Communications Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=10.39/0.33
=31.48

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Cogent Communications Holdings was 78.85. The lowest was 26.64. And the median was 53.53.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Cogent Communications Holdings Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Cogent Communications Holdings Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cogent Communications Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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.

Cogent Communications Holdings Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Cogent Communications Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.33 1.47 1.30 0.96 0.42

Cogent Communications Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.90 0.64 0.52 0.42 0.33

FRA:OGM1 vs OPTU, GLIBA, SHEN: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cogent Communications Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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.


Cogent Communications Holdings Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cogent Communications Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cogent Communications Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Cogent Communications Holdings Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Cogent Communications Holdings's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=-0.569/330.2130*330.2130
=-0.569

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Cogent Communications Holdings Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 0.188 241.018 0.258
201609 0.280 241.428 0.383
201612 0.561 241.432 0.767
201703 0.234 243.801 0.317
201706 0.317 244.955 0.427
201709 0.332 246.819 0.444
201712 0.385 246.524 0.516
201803 0.273 249.554 0.361
201806 0.362 251.989 0.474
201809 0.368 252.439 0.481
201812 0.565 251.233 0.743
201903 0.298 254.202 0.387
201906 0.557 256.143 0.718
201909 0.422 256.759 0.543
201912 0.701 256.974 0.901
202003 0.304 258.115 0.389
202006 0.521 257.797 0.667
202009 0.365 260.280 0.463
202012 0.381 260.474 0.483
202103 0.572 264.877 0.713
202106 0.405 271.696 0.492
202109 0.462 274.310 0.556
202112 0.386 278.802 0.457
202203 0.605 287.504 0.695
202206 0.344 296.311 0.383
202209 0.640 296.808 0.712
202212 0.332 296.797 0.369
202303 0.249 301.836 0.272
202306 0.878 305.109 0.950
202309 -1.544 307.789 -1.656
202312 -1.746 306.746 -1.880
202403 -0.420 312.332 -0.444
202406 -1.387 314.175 -1.458
202409 -1.510 315.301 -1.581
202412 -0.626 315.605 -0.655
202503 -0.422 319.799 -0.436
202506 -1.826 322.561 -1.869
202509 -0.593 324.800 -0.603
202512 -0.762 324.054 -0.776
202603 -0.569 330.213 -0.569

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €0.33 mean?
Cogent Communications Holdings (FRA:OGM1) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €0.33 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Cogent Communications Holdings and its competitors.
Is Cogent Communications Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Cogent Communications Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.33. Overall, Cogent Communications Holdings has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cogent Communications Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to OPTU and GLIBA?
Cogent Communications Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €0.33 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Cogent Communications Holdings and its competitors. Cogent Communications Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cogent Communications Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cogent Communications Holdings (FRA:OGM1) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €53.69, compared to a current price of €10.39 — trading 80.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.33. Cogent Communications Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cogent Communications Holdings (FRA:OGM1), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.33 as of Mar. 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 Cogent Communications Holdings (FRA:OGM1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cogent Communications Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €10.39 is trading 80.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €53.69. GuruFocus considers Cogent Communications Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:OGM1:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €0.33
  • GF Value™: €53.69 vs. price of €10.39 (80.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OGM1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cogent Communications Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges CCOI:USA
Address 2450 N Street N.W, Washington, DC, USA, 20037
Cogent carries over one-fifth of the world's internet traffic on its network, providing high-capacity services to businesses. Cogent's corporate customers are in high-rise office buildings, where the firm provides two types of connections: dedicated internet access, which connects them to the internet, and virtual private networking, which offers an internal network for employees in different locations. Cogent's corporate customers are exclusively in North America and account for nearly half of the firm's revenue. Cogent's netcentric customers include internet service providers and content providers, to which Cogent provides internet transit. They hand traffic to Cogent in data centers and rely on Cogent to deliver it. About half of netcentric revenue is from outside the US.
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