Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Cogeco Communications Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Cogeco Communications Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cogeco Communications's Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
Cogeco Communications Annual Data
Trend
2016-08
2017-08
2018-08
2019-08
2020-08
2021-08
2022-08
2023-08
2024-08
2025-08
Forward PE Ratio
11.12
14.73
10.07
14.20
13.70
12.61
8.92
7.21
7.58
8.55
Cogeco Communications Quarterly Data
2015-11
2016-02
2016-05
2016-08
2016-11
2017-02
2017-05
2017-08
2017-11
2018-02
2018-05
2018-08
2018-11
2019-02
2019-05
2019-08
2019-11
2020-02
2020-05
2020-08
2020-11
2021-02
2021-05
2021-08
2021-11
2022-02
2022-05
2022-08
2022-11
2023-02
2023-05
2023-08
2023-11
2024-02
2024-05
2024-08
2024-11
2025-02
2025-05
2025-08
2025-11
2026-02
Forward PE Ratio
11.10
10.78
11.53
11.12
11.27
12.22
12.47
14.73
14.60
12.24
11.10
10.07
10.27
11.90
12.66
14.20
15.67
14.22
13.99
13.70
12.08
13.39
12.66
12.61
10.85
11.29
11.34
8.92
7.81
7.66
7.28
7.21
6.27
7.12
6.22
7.58
8.16
8.01
8.38
8.55
8.03
8.39
FRA:COG vs TMUS, VZ, T: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cogeco Communications's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cogeco Communications's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cogeco Communications's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Cogeco Communications Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG) has a Forward PE Ratio of 7.41 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #27 out of 210 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is Cogeco Communications' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Cogeco Communications' current Forward PE Ratio is 7.41. The Telecommunication Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.98. Cogeco Communications' value of 7.41 is 47% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #27 out of 210 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cogeco Communications has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cogeco Communications' Forward PE Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #27 out of 210 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Cogeco Communications in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.98. Cogeco Communications' value of 7.41 is 47% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 13.98, based on 210 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cogeco Communications's current Forward PE Ratio of 7.41 is 47% below 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cogeco Communications's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.41. 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 €38.83, compared to a current price of €39.00 — trading 0.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 7.41 and 47% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 13.98. Cogeco Communications' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG), the current Forward PE Ratio is 7.41 as of Jul. 13, 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 0.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €38.83.
GuruFocus considers Cogeco Communications to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:COG:
Forward PE Ratio: 7.41
GF Value™: €38.83 vs. price of €39.00 (0.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47% below the Telecommunication Services median (#27 of 210)
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 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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