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Cogeco CommunicationsCGEAF 68 FCF Margin % is 28.13% as of May. 2026, which is 90% above its 10-year median of 14.79. 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. Among 364 Telecommunication Services companies, Cogeco Communications ranks better than 62.64% on this metric.
Cogeco Communications FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cogeco Communications's FCF Margin % 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cogeco Communications's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cogeco Communications's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cogeco Communications's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (CGEAF) has a FCF Margin % of 28.13% as of May. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors. This is 90% above median its historical median of 14.79. Over the past decade, Cogeco Communications' FCF Margin % has ranged from 3.35 to 23.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #136 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 37.4%.
Is Cogeco Communications' FCF Margin % too high?
Cogeco Communications' current FCF Margin % of 28.13% is 90% above median its 10-year median of 14.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.35 to a high of 23.74. The Telecommunication Services industry median FCF Margin % is 8.44. Cogeco Communications' value of 28.13% is 233.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #136 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' FCF Margin % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #136 out of 364 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Cogeco Communications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 8.44. Cogeco Communications' value of 28.13% is 233.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Cogeco Communications' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 3.35 to 23.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.79 vs. the industry median of 8.44, Cogeco Communications 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 FCF Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 8.44, based on 364 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cogeco Communications's current FCF Margin % of 28.13% is 233.3% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 8.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cogeco Communications's current FCF Margin % is 28.13%, which is 90% above median its own 10-year median of 14.79. 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 FCF Margin % is 28.13%, which is 90% above median its 10-year median of 14.79 and 233.3% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 8.44. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cogeco Communications (CGEAF), the current FCF Margin % is 28.13% 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:
FCF Margin %: 28.13% (90% above median its 10-year median of 14.79)
GF Value™: $44.04 vs. price of $42.31 (3.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 233.3% above the Telecommunication Services median (#136 of 364)
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 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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