Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


FRA:COG Cogeco Communications Inc FRA:COG
82 GF Score
Price €39.60
GF Value €38.75
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Cogeco Communications Moat Score?

Cogeco Communications FRA:COG +0.51% 82 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 30, 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. Among 389 Telecommunication Services companies, Cogeco Communications ranks better than 85.86% on this metric.

Cogeco Communications has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Cogeco Communications has Narrow Moat: Cogeco Communications Inc benefits from a solid narrow moat due to its established market position in telecommunications, moderate customer switching costs, and some economies of scale. However, it faces competition from larger players, limiting its pricing power and brand strength.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Cogeco Communications might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Cogeco Communications  (FRA:COG) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Cogeco Communications Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:COG vs TMUS, VZ, T: Moat Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cogeco Communications's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cogeco Communications's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cogeco Communications's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #55 out of 389 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is Cogeco Communications' Moat Score too high?
Cogeco Communications' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #55 out of 389 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 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cogeco Communications' Moat Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #55 out of 389 companies for Moat Score. This places Cogeco Communications in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Cogeco Communications's current Moat Score is 5. 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 €39.60 — trading 2.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 30, 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 €39.60 is trading 2.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €38.75. GuruFocus considers Cogeco Communications to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:COG:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €38.75 vs. price of €39.60 (2.2% 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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