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The historical rank and industry rank for Cogent Communications Holdings's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:OGM1'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1634.93 Med: 37.2 Max: 58.59
Current: -15.16
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Cogent Communications Holdings was 58.59. The lowest was -1634.93. And the median was 37.20.
FRA:OGM1's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 249
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 15.1
vs FRA:OGM1: -15.16
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
Cogent Communications Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Cogent Communications Holdings's share price for today is €10.39.
Cogent Communications Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-3.055.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Cogent Communications Holdings EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Cogent Communications Holdings EV-to-FCF 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 OPTU, GLIBA, SHEN: EV-to-FCF Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cogent Communications Holdings's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cogent Communications Holdings's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cogent Communications Holdings's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Cogent Communications Holdings's current Enterprise Value is €2,764.7 Mil.
Cogent Communications Holdings's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-179.1 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-FCF of -15.44 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Cogent Communications Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cogent Communications Holdings ranks #999999 out of 249 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Cogent Communications Holdings' EV-to-FCF too high?
Cogent Communications Holdings' current EV-to-FCF is -15.44. Based on the distribution chart, Cogent Communications Holdings ranks #999999 out of 249 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cogent Communications Holdings has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cogent Communications Holdings' EV-to-FCF compare to OPTU and GLIBA?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cogent Communications Holdings ranks #999999 out of 249 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Cogent Communications Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.10. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Telecommunication Services companies is 15.10, based on 249 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Cogent Communications Holdings and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cogent Communications Holdings's current EV-to-FCF is -15.44. 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 €53.69, compared to a current price of €10.39 — trading 80.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -15.44. Cogent Communications Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cogent Communications Holdings (FRA:OGM1), the current EV-to-FCF is -15.44 as of Jul. 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 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 €10.39 is trading 80.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €53.69.
GuruFocus considers Cogent Communications Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:OGM1:
EV-to-FCF: -15.44
GF Value™: €53.69 vs. price of €10.39 (80.6% below fair value)
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 Communications Holdings Business Description
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.
63GF Score
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