Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.08 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 53% Below Median

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FRA:COG Cogeco Communications Inc FRA:COG
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Price €39.60
GF Value €38.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Cogeco Communications Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Cogeco Communications FRA:COG +1.02% 81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 2.32. GuruFocus rates FRA:COG with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €38.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 289 Telecommunication Services companies, Cogeco Communications ranks better than 66.44% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Cogeco Communications's current share price is €39.60. Cogeco Communications's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was €36.78. Cogeco Communications's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.08.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cogeco Communications's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:COG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.99   Med: 2.32   Max: 3.64
Current: 1.07

During the past years, Cogeco Communications's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.64. The lowest was 0.99. And the median was 2.32.

FRA:COG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
66.44% of 289 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.83 vs FRA:COG: 1.07

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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Cogeco Communications's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was €47.526. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €36.78 for the trailing ten years ended in Feb. 2026.

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Cogeco Communications  (FRA:COG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Cogeco Communications Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Cogeco Communications Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cogeco Communications's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Cogeco Communications Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Cogeco Communications Quarterly Data
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FRA:COG vs TMUS, VZ, T: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cogeco Communications's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cogeco Communications's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cogeco Communications's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Cogeco Communications Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Cogeco Communications's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=39.60/36.78
=1.08

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Cogeco Communications's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Feb. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Feb. 2026)
=47.526/131.0772*131.0772
=47.526

Current CPI (Feb. 2026) = 131.0772.

Cogeco Communications Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201605 19.933 101.765 25.675
201608 19.183 101.686 24.728
201611 20.100 101.607 25.930
201702 21.732 102.476 27.798
201705 20.978 103.108 26.669
201708 21.702 103.108 27.589
201711 22.318 103.740 28.199
201802 24.278 104.688 30.398
201805 25.416 105.399 31.608
201808 26.756 106.031 33.076
201811 27.599 105.478 34.297
201902 28.046 106.268 34.594
201905 29.276 107.927 35.556
201908 30.155 108.085 36.570
201911 31.231 107.769 37.986
202002 31.972 108.559 38.604
202005 30.997 107.532 37.784
202008 30.233 108.243 36.611
202011 31.631 108.796 38.109
202102 32.439 109.745 38.745
202105 33.748 111.404 39.708
202108 34.782 112.668 40.465
202111 37.128 113.932 42.715
202202 38.306 115.986 43.290
202205 42.193 120.016 46.082
202208 45.925 120.569 49.928
202211 45.812 121.675 49.352
202302 44.713 122.070 48.012
202305 44.463 124.045 46.984
202308 45.439 125.389 47.501
202311 45.667 125.468 47.709
202402 48.022 125.468 50.169
202405 47.962 127.601 49.269
202408 47.097 127.838 48.290
202411 49.670 127.838 50.929
202502 50.647 128.786 51.548
202505 47.487 129.813 47.949
202508 46.729 130.208 47.041
202511 47.285 130.682 47.428
202602 47.526 131.077 47.526

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.08 mean?
Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.08 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 2.32. Over the past decade, Cogeco Communications' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.99 to 3.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #97 out of 289 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 33.6%.
Is Cogeco Communications' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Cogeco Communications' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.08 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 2.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.99 to a high of 3.64. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.83. Cogeco Communications' value of 1.08 is 41% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #97 out of 289 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cogeco Communications has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cogeco Communications' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #97 out of 289 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Cogeco Communications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.83. Cogeco Communications' value of 1.08 is 41% below this benchmark. Historically, Cogeco Communications' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.99 to 3.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.32 vs. the industry median of 1.83, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.83, based on 289 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cogeco Communications's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.08 is 41% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cogeco Communications's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 2.32. 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 €38.83, compared to a current price of €39.60 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 2.32 and 41% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.83. Cogeco Communications' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08 as of Jul. 15, 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 €39.60 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €38.83. GuruFocus considers Cogeco Communications to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:COG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.08 (53% below median its 10-year median of 2.32)
  • GF Value™: €38.83 vs. price of €39.60 (2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41% below the Telecommunication Services median (#97 of 289)

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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