CGEAF (Cogeco Communications) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 7.20% (As of May. 2026)

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CGEAF Cogeco Communications Inc CGEAF
68 GF Score
Price $42.31
GF Value $44.04
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Cogeco Communications 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Cogeco Communications CGEAF 68 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 7.20% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates CGEAF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Cogeco Communications's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $-32.37.

During the past 12 months, Cogeco Communications's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -160.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 7.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.10% 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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Cogeco Communications was 67.70% per year. The lowest was -26.40% per year. And the median was 7.60% per year.


Cogeco Communications  (OTCPK:CGEAF) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation

EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate gives an overview of the company's growth in operating profitability and is an important factor used in calculating Peter Lynch Fair Value.


Cogeco Communications 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


CGEAF vs VZ, TMUS, T: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cogeco Communications's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cogeco Communications's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cogeco Communications's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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Cogeco Communications 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.

What does a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 7.20% mean?
Cogeco Communications (CGEAF) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 7.20% as of May. 2026. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Cogeco Communications and its competitors.
Is Cogeco Communications' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Cogeco Communications' current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 7.20%. Overall, Cogeco Communications has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cogeco Communications' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to VZ and TMUS?
Cogeco Communications' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 7.20% 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Cogeco Communications and its competitors. Cogeco Communications's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 7.20%. 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 $44.04, compared to a current price of $42.31 — trading 3.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 7.20%. Cogeco Communications' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cogeco Communications (CGEAF), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 7.20% 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 $42.31 is trading 3.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $44.04. GuruFocus considers Cogeco Communications to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CGEAF:

  • 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 7.20%
  • GF Value™: $44.04 vs. price of $42.31 (3.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 8 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges COG:GermanyCCA:Canada
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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