Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG) Net Cash per Share: €-82.62 (As of May. 2026)

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FRA:COG Cogeco Communications Inc FRA:COG
80 GF Score
Price €37.40
GF Value €38.64
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Cogeco Communications Net Cash per Share?

Cogeco Communications FRA:COG 80 Net Cash per Share is €-82.62 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:COG with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €38.64 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 31 Telecommunication Services companies, Cogeco Communications ranks worse than 3225803.23% on this metric.

Net Cash per Share is calculated as Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities minus Total Liabilities minus Minority Interest and then divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). Cogeco Communications's Net Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €-82.62.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cogeco Communications's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:COG's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 7.62
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.

Cogeco Communications  (FRA:COG) Net Cash per Share Explanation

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Cogeco Communications Net Cash per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cogeco Communications's Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share Chart

Cogeco Communications Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Net Cash per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -63.19 -102.77 -99.05 -104.62 -95.46

Cogeco Communications Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
Net Cash per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -98.66 -95.46 -95.37 -94.38 -82.62

FRA:COG vs VZ, TMUS, T: Net Cash per Share Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cogeco Communications's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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 Price-to-Net-Cash vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cogeco Communications's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cogeco Communications's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.


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Cogeco Communications Net Cash per Share Calculation

In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.

Cogeco Communications's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Net Cash per Share (A: Aug. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(46.79-3741.039-325.7)/42.110
=-95.46

Cogeco Communications's Net Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Net Cash per Share (Q: May. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(48.244-3426.147-93.512)/42.015
=-82.62

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Cash per Share →
What does a Net Cash per Share of €-82.62 mean?
Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG) has a Net Cash per Share of €-82.62 as of May. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #999999 out of 31 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Cogeco Communications' Net Cash per Share too high?
Cogeco Communications' current Net Cash per Share is €-82.62. Based on the distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #999999 out of 31 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cogeco Communications has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cogeco Communications' Net Cash per Share compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #999999 out of 31 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places Cogeco Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 7.62. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.62, based on 31 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 7.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cogeco Communications's current Net Cash per Share is €-82.62. 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 €38.64, compared to a current price of €37.40 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is €-82.62. Cogeco Communications' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG), the current Net Cash per Share is €-82.62 as of May. 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 undervalued. The current stock price of €37.40 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €38.64. GuruFocus considers Cogeco Communications to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:COG:

  • Net Cash per Share: €-82.62
  • GF Value™: €38.64 vs. price of €37.40 (3.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 8 warning signs

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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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