Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG) EV-to-EBITDA: -8.40 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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FRA:COG Cogeco Communications Inc FRA:COG
79 GF Score
Price €37.80
GF Value €39.35
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Cogeco Communications EV-to-EBITDA?

Cogeco Communications FRA:COG -0.53% 79 EV-to-EBITDA is -8.40 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:COG with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €39.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Telecommunication Services companies, Cogeco Communications ranks worse than 319488.5% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Cogeco Communications's enterprise value is €4,426 Mil. Cogeco Communications's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was €-527 Mil. Therefore, Cogeco Communications's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -8.40.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cogeco Communications's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:COG' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.78   Med: 6.87   Max: 12.61
Current: -8.48

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Cogeco Communications was 12.61. The lowest was -8.78. And the median was 6.87.

FRA:COG's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 313 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 6.92 vs FRA:COG: -8.48

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-07-25), Cogeco Communications's stock price is €37.80. Cogeco Communications's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was €-16.553. Therefore, Cogeco Communications's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Cogeco Communications  (FRA:COG) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Cogeco Communications's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=37.80/-16.553
=At Loss

Cogeco Communications's share price for today is €37.80.
Cogeco Communications's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-16.553.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Cogeco Communications EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Cogeco Communications EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cogeco Communications's EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Cogeco Communications Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Cogeco Communications Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
EV-to-EBITDA 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 5.61 5.46 5.74 5.89 -8.81

FRA:COG vs TMUS, VZ, T: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cogeco Communications's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cogeco Communications's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cogeco Communications's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Cogeco Communications EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Cogeco Communications's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=4426.482/-527.015
=-8.40

Cogeco Communications's current Enterprise Value is €4,426 Mil.
Cogeco Communications's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-527 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of -8.40 mean?
Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -8.40 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Cogeco Communications. According to the industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #999999 out of 313 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Cogeco Communications' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Cogeco Communications' current EV-to-EBITDA is -8.40. Based on the distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #999999 out of 313 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cogeco Communications has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cogeco Communications' EV-to-EBITDA compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #999999 out of 313 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Cogeco Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.92. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Telecommunication Services companies is 6.92, based on 313 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Cogeco Communications. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cogeco Communications's current EV-to-EBITDA is -8.40. 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 €39.35, compared to a current price of €37.80 — trading 3.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -8.40. Cogeco Communications' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -8.40 as of Jul. 25, 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 undervalued. The current stock price of €37.80 is trading 3.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €39.35. GuruFocus considers Cogeco Communications to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:COG:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -8.40
  • GF Value™: €39.35 vs. price of €37.80 (3.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 8 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.
79GF Score

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