Cogeco (TSX:CGO) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.23 (As of Sep. 16, 2026) — 88% Below Median

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TSX:CGO Cogeco Inc TSX:CGO
79 GF Score
Price C$54.97
GF Value C$66.35
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Cogeco Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Cogeco TSX:CGO +0.18% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.23 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 88% below its 10-year median of 1.94. GuruFocus rates TSX:CGO with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of C$66.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 288 Telecommunication Services companies, Cogeco ranks better than 75% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-16), Cogeco's current share price is C$54.97. Cogeco's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was C$239.32. Cogeco's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.23.

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

TSX:CGO' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83   Med: 1.94   Max: 3.28
Current: 0.83

During the past years, Cogeco's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.28. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 1.94.

TSX:CGO's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
75% of 288 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.74 vs TSX:CGO: 0.83

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's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was C$200.422. 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 C$239.32 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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Cogeco  (TSX:CGO) 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Cogeco Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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

Cogeco Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.70 0.42 0.30 0.28 0.27

Cogeco Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 0.31 0.28 0.29 0.32 0.28

TSX:CGO vs VZ, TMUS, T: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cogeco'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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

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


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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=54.97/239.321
=0.23

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

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=200.422/134.0005*134.0005
=200.422

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 134.0005.

Cogeco Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201608 93.849 101.686 123.674
201611 90.543 101.607 119.410
201702 94.743 102.476 123.889
201705 98.877 103.108 128.502
201708 101.412 103.108 131.797
201711 105.385 103.740 136.126
201802 138.427 104.688 177.187
201805 142.152 105.399 180.727
201808 148.379 106.031 187.519
201811 152.850 105.478 194.182
201902 155.013 106.268 195.466
201905 162.849 107.927 202.190
201908 164.141 108.085 203.496
201911 168.286 107.769 209.247
202002 169.136 108.559 208.773
202005 171.635 107.532 213.882
202008 170.464 108.243 211.027
202011 175.687 108.796 216.387
202102 177.763 109.745 217.053
202105 175.998 111.404 211.697
202108 181.829 112.668 216.257
202111 186.909 113.932 219.832
202202 193.771 115.986 223.866
202205 200.112 120.016 223.430
202208 208.301 120.569 231.506
202211 215.025 121.675 236.807
202302 217.888 122.070 239.183
202305 218.524 124.045 236.062
202308 222.027 125.389 237.276
202311 225.430 125.468 240.761
202402 349.729 125.468 373.514
202405 355.275 127.601 373.094
202408 355.073 127.838 372.190
202411 371.838 127.838 389.763
202502 381.817 128.786 397.277
202505 374.362 129.813 386.438
202508 378.292 130.208 389.310
202511 388.321 130.682 398.182
202602 386.808 131.077 395.435
202605 200.422 134.001 200.422

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 0.23 mean?
Cogeco (TSX:CGO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.23 as of Sep. 16, 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 and its competitors. This is 88% below median its historical median of 1.94. Over the past decade, Cogeco's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.83 to 3.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Cogeco ranks #72 out of 288 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 25%.
Is Cogeco's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Cogeco's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.23 is 88% below median its 10-year median of 1.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 3.28. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.74. Cogeco's value of 0.23 is 86.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cogeco ranks #72 out of 288 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cogeco has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cogeco's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cogeco ranks #72 out of 288 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Cogeco in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.74. Cogeco's value of 0.23 is 86.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Cogeco's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.83 to 3.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.94 vs. the industry median of 1.74, Cogeco 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 1.74, based on 288 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's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.23 is 86.8% 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 and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cogeco's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.23, which is 88% below median its own 10-year median of 1.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cogeco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cogeco (TSX:CGO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$66.35, compared to a current price of C$54.97 — trading 17.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.23, which is 88% below median its 10-year median of 1.94 and 86.8% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.74. Cogeco's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cogeco (TSX:CGO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.23 as of Sep. 16, 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 (TSX:CGO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cogeco stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$54.97 is trading 17.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$66.35. GuruFocus considers Cogeco to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CGO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.23 (88% below median its 10-year median of 1.94)
  • GF Value™: C$66.35 vs. price of C$54.97 (17.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 86.8% below the Telecommunication Services median (#72 of 288)

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


Cogeco Business Description

Other Exchanges CGECF:USA
Address 1 Place Ville Marie, Bureau 3301, Montreal, QC, CAN, H3B 3N2
Cogeco Inc is a telecommunications company. The company has two operating segments: Canadian telecommunications, American telecommunications. The Canadian and American telecommunications segments provide a wide range of Internet, video, and telephony services to residential customers, as well as business services across their coverage areas. Cogeco Connexion carries out the Canadian telecommunications segment activities in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario, and the American telecommunications segment activities are carried out by Atlantic Broadband in 12 states. It derives maximum revenue from Canadian telecommunications segment.
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