CGECF (Cogeco) Interest Expense: $-195 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


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74 GF Score
Price $44.10
GF Value $50.39
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Cogeco Interest Expense?

Cogeco CGECF 74 Interest Expense is $-195 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates CGECF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $50.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Cogeco's interest expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $ -48 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $-195 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Cogeco's Operating Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $ 125 Mil. Cogeco's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $ -48 Mil. Cogeco's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 2.62. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Cogeco  (OTCPK:CGECF) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Cogeco's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $-48 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $125 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $3,253 Mil.

Cogeco's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*124.938/-47.772
=2.62

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Cogeco Inc interest coverage is 2.69, which is low.


Cogeco Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cogeco's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

Cogeco Annual Data
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Cogeco Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-195 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 Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of $-195 Mil mean?
Cogeco (CGECF) has a Interest Expense of $-195 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Cogeco and its competitors.
Is Cogeco's Interest Expense too high?
Cogeco's current Interest Expense is $-195 Mil. Overall, Cogeco has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cogeco's Interest Expense compare to TMUS and VZ?
Cogeco's Interest Expense of $-195 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Cogeco and its competitors. Cogeco's current Interest Expense is $-195 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cogeco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cogeco (CGECF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $50.39, compared to a current price of $44.10 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-195 Mil. Cogeco's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cogeco (CGECF), the current Interest Expense is $-195 Mil as of Feb. 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 (CGECF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cogeco stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $44.10 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $50.39. GuruFocus considers Cogeco to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CGECF:

  • Interest Expense: $-195 Mil
  • GF Value™: $50.39 vs. price of $44.10 (12.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CGECF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cogeco Business Description

Other Exchanges CGO:Canada
Address 1 Place Ville Marie, Bureau 3301, Montreal, QC, CAN, H3B 3N2
Cogeco Inc is a telecommunications company. The company has two operating segments: Canadian telecommunications, American telecommunications. The Canadian and American telecommunications segments provide a wide range of Internet, video, and telephony services to residential customers, as well as business services across their coverage areas. Cogeco Connexion carries out the Canadian telecommunications segment activities in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario, and the American telecommunications segment activities are carried out by Atlantic Broadband in 12 states. It derives maximum revenue from Canadian telecommunications segment.
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