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What is Cogent Communications Holdings EV-to-EBIT?
Cogent Communications HoldingsFRA:OGM1 -14.92%60 EV-to-EBIT is 27.59 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 32.53. GuruFocus rates FRA:OGM1 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €44.44 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 284 Telecommunication Services companies, Cogent Communications Holdings ranks worse than 81.69% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cogent Communications Holdings's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:OGM1'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -70.7 Med: 32.53 Max: 75.37
Current: 27.66
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Cogent Communications Holdings was 75.37. The lowest was -70.70. And the median was 32.53.
FRA:OGM1's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 81.69% of 284
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 13.335
vs FRA:OGM1: 27.66
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Cogent Communications Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,685.4 Mil.
Cogent Communications Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €93.1 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Cogent Communications Holdings EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
* 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.
FRA:OGM1 vs SHEN, GOGO, ATNI: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cogent Communications Holdings's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cogent Communications Holdings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cogent Communications Holdings's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Cogent Communications Holdings's current Enterprise Value is €2,568.8 Mil.
Cogent Communications Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €93.1 Mil.
* 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 (FRA:OGM1) has a EV-to-EBIT of 27.59 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Cogent Communications Holdings and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 32.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Cogent Communications Holdings ranks #232 out of 284 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 81.7%.
Is Cogent Communications Holdings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Cogent Communications Holdings' current EV-to-EBIT of 27.59 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 32.53. The Telecommunication Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.34. Cogent Communications Holdings' value of 27.59 is 106.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cogent Communications Holdings ranks #232 out of 284 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cogent Communications Holdings has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cogent Communications Holdings' EV-to-EBIT compare to SHEN and GOGO?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cogent Communications Holdings ranks #232 out of 284 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Cogent Communications Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.34. Cogent Communications Holdings' value of 27.59 is 106.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 32.53 vs. the industry median of 13.34, Cogent Communications Holdings has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Telecommunication Services companies is 13.34, based on 284 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cogent Communications Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT of 27.59 is 106.9% above 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Cogent Communications Holdings and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cogent Communications Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT is 27.59, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 32.53. 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 €44.44, compared to a current price of €9.22 — trading 79.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 27.59, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 32.53 and 106.9% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 13.34. Cogent Communications Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cogent Communications Holdings (FRA:OGM1), the current EV-to-EBIT is 27.59 as of Aug. 09, 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 €9.22 is trading 79.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €44.44.
GuruFocus considers Cogent Communications Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:OGM1:
EV-to-EBIT: 27.59 (15% below median its 10-year median of 32.53)
GF Value™: €44.44 vs. price of €9.22 (79.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 106.9% above the Telecommunication Services median (#232 of 284)
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 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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