Cogent Communications Holdings (FRA:OGM1) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


FRA:OGM1 Cogent Communications Holdings Inc FRA:OGM1
59 GF Score
Price €10.62
GF Value €52.99
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Cogent Communications Holdings Moat Score?

Cogent Communications Holdings FRA:OGM1 -17.48% 59 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:OGM1 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €52.99 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 388 Telecommunication Services companies, Cogent Communications Holdings ranks better than 85.82% on this metric.

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

Cogent Communications Holdings has Narrow Moat: Cogent Communications has a solid narrow moat due to its network effects and customer switching costs. However, it faces intense competition and lacks significant brand strength or proprietary technology.

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 Cogent Communications Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Cogent Communications Holdings  (FRA:OGM1) 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

Cogent Communications Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:OGM1 vs OPTU, GLIBA, SHEN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cogent Communications Holdings'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.

Cogent Communications Holdings Moat Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Cogent Communications Holdings (FRA:OGM1) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 04, 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, Cogent Communications Holdings ranks #55 out of 388 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 14.2%.
Is Cogent Communications Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Cogent Communications Holdings' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Cogent Communications Holdings ranks #55 out of 388 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cogent Communications Holdings has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cogent Communications Holdings' Moat Score compare to OPTU and GLIBA?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cogent Communications Holdings ranks #55 out of 388 companies for Moat Score. This places Cogent Communications Holdings 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. Cogent Communications Holdings'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 Cogent Communications Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cogent Communications Holdings (FRA:OGM1) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €52.99, compared to a current price of €10.62 — trading 80% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Cogent Communications Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 7 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 Cogent Communications Holdings (FRA:OGM1), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 04, 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 Cogent Communications Holdings (FRA:OGM1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cogent Communications Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €10.62 is trading 80% below its estimated GF Value™ of €52.99. GuruFocus considers Cogent Communications Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:OGM1:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €52.99 vs. price of €10.62 (80% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OGM1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Cogent Communications Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges CCOI:USA
Address 2450 N Street N.W, Washington, DC, USA, 20037
Cogent carries over one-fifth of the world's internet traffic on its network, providing high-capacity services to businesses. Cogent's corporate customers are in high-rise office buildings, where the firm provides two types of connections: dedicated internet access, which connects them to the internet, and virtual private networking, which offers an internal network for employees in different locations. Cogent's corporate customers are exclusively in North America and account for nearly half of the firm's revenue. Cogent's netcentric customers include internet service providers and content providers, to which Cogent provides internet transit. They hand traffic to Cogent in data centers and rely on Cogent to deliver it. About half of netcentric revenue is from outside the US.
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