Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.49% (As of Feb. 2026)


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What is Cogeco Communications Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Cogeco Communications FRA:COG -0.51% 82 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.49% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:COG with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €38.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Cogeco Communications's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was €156 Mil. Cogeco Communications's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was €2,840 Mil. Therefore, Cogeco Communications's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 5.49%.


Cogeco Communications  (FRA:COG) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.


Cogeco Communications Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Cogeco Communications Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cogeco Communications's Effective Interest Rate on 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.

Cogeco Communications Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Cogeco Communications Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Cogeco Communications Quarterly Data
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FRA:COG vs TMUS, VZ, T: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cogeco Communications's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cogeco Communications's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cogeco Communications's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Cogeco Communications Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Cogeco Communications's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Aug. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Aug. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -166.345/( (3204.525+2836.425)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -166.345/3020.475
=5.51 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Aug. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2954.649 + 249.876
=3204.525

Total Debt  (A: Aug. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2808.401 + 28.024
=2836.425

Cogeco Communications's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Nov. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -156.02/( (2854.017+2826.541)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -156.02/2840.279
=5.49 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Nov. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2697.882 + 156.135
=2854.017

Total Debt  (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2655.412 + 171.129
=2826.541

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) interest expense data. Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.49% mean?
Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.49% as of Feb. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors.
Is Cogeco Communications' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Cogeco Communications' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.49%. Overall, Cogeco Communications has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cogeco Communications' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to TMUS and VZ?
Cogeco Communications' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.49% 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors. Cogeco Communications's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.49%. 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 €38.37, compared to a current price of €39.00 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.49%. Cogeco Communications' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.49% as of Feb. 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 €39.00 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €38.37. GuruFocus considers Cogeco Communications to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:COG:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.49%
  • GF Value™: €38.37 vs. price of €39.00 (1.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs

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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