Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG) Interest Expense: €-162 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


FRA:COG Cogeco Communications Inc FRA:COG
82 GF Score
Price €39.80
GF Value €38.75
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Cogeco Communications Interest Expense?

Cogeco Communications FRA:COG +0.51% 82 Interest Expense is €-162 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:COG with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €38.75 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Cogeco Communications's interest expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was € -39 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €-162 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 Communications's Operating Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was € 107 Mil. Cogeco Communications's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was € -39 Mil. Cogeco Communications's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 2.74. 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 Communications  (FRA:COG) 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 Communications's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was €-39 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was €107 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was €2,655 Mil.

Cogeco Communications'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*106.961/-39.005
=2.74

* 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 Communications Inc interest coverage is 2.77, which is low.

Cogeco Communications Interest Expense Historical Data

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

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Cogeco Communications 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 €-162 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 €-162 Mil mean?
Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG) has a Interest Expense of €-162 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors.
Is Cogeco Communications' Interest Expense too high?
Cogeco Communications' current Interest Expense is €-162 Mil. Overall, Cogeco Communications has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cogeco Communications' Interest Expense compare to TMUS and VZ?
Cogeco Communications' Interest Expense of €-162 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 Communications and its competitors. Cogeco Communications's current Interest Expense is €-162 Mil. 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 €38.75, compared to a current price of €39.80 — trading 2.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-162 Mil. Cogeco Communications' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 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 Communications (FRA:COG), the current Interest Expense is €-162 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 Communications (FRA:COG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cogeco Communications stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €39.80 is trading 2.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €38.75. GuruFocus considers Cogeco Communications to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:COG:

  • Interest Expense: €-162 Mil
  • GF Value™: €38.75 vs. price of €39.80 (2.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 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.
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