Cogeco CommunicationsFRA:COG +1.55%82 Net Margin % is 11.54% as of Feb. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 14.02. GuruFocus rates FRA:COG with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €38.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 368 Telecommunication Services companies, Cogeco Communications ranks better than 68.48% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cogeco Communications's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:COG'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.71 Med: 14.02 Max: 17.81
Current: 11.13
FRA:COG's Net Margin % is ranked better than 68.48% of 368
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.455
vs FRA:COG: 11.13
Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Cogeco Communications Net Margin % Related Terms
Cogeco Communications Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cogeco Communications's Net Margin % 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cogeco Communications's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cogeco Communications's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cogeco Communications's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 (FRA:COG) has a Net Margin % of 11.54% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 14.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #116 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 31.5%.
Is Cogeco Communications' Net Margin % too high?
Cogeco Communications' current Net Margin % of 11.54% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 14.02. The Telecommunication Services industry median Net Margin % is 5.46. Cogeco Communications' value of 11.54% is 111.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #116 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Net Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #116 out of 368 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Cogeco Communications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.46. Cogeco Communications' value of 11.54% is 111.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.02 vs. the industry median of 5.46, Cogeco Communications has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.46, based on 368 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cogeco Communications's current Net Margin % of 11.54% is 111.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cogeco Communications's current Net Margin % is 11.54%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 14.02. 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 €38.48, compared to a current price of €39.20 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 11.54%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 14.02 and 111.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.46. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG), the current Net Margin % is 11.54% 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 €39.20 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €38.48.
GuruFocus considers Cogeco Communications to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:COG:
Net Margin %: 11.54% (18% below median its 10-year median of 14.02)
GF Value™: €38.48 vs. price of €39.20 (1.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 111.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#116 of 368)
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 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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