Cogeco Communications (TSX:CCA) OCF Margin %: 45.92% (As of May. 2026) — 18% Above Median

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TSX:CCA Cogeco Communications Inc TSX:CCA
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What is Cogeco Communications OCF Margin %?

Cogeco Communications TSX:CCA -0.76% 80 OCF Margin % is 45.92% as of May. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 38.80. GuruFocus rates TSX:CCA with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of C$63.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 363 Telecommunication Services companies, Cogeco Communications ranks better than 71.35% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Cogeco Communications's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in May. 2026 was C$320 Mil. Cogeco Communications's Revenue for the three months ended in May. 2026 was C$697 Mil. Therefore, Cogeco Communications's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 45.92%.

As of today, Cogeco Communications's current OCF Yield % is 35.30%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cogeco Communications's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:CCA' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.91   Med: 38.8   Max: 42.96
Current: 33.21


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Cogeco Communications was 42.96%. The lowest was 28.91%. And the median was 38.80%.

TSX:CCA's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
71.35% of 363 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 22.85 vs TSX:CCA: 33.21


Cogeco Communications OCF Margin % Related Terms


Cogeco Communications OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cogeco Communications's OCF 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.

Cogeco Communications OCF Margin % Chart

Cogeco Communications Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
OCF Margin %
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Cogeco Communications Quarterly Data
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TSX:CCA vs TMUS, VZ, T: OCF Margin % Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Cogeco Communications's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Cogeco Communications OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Cogeco Communications's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Aug. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Aug. 2025 )
=1138.009/2910.493
=39.10 %

Cogeco Communications's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: May. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: May. 2026 )
=319.932/696.681
=45.92 %

* 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 OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of 45.92% mean?
Cogeco Communications (TSX:CCA) has a OCF Margin % of 45.92% as of May. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 38.80. Over the past decade, Cogeco Communications' OCF Margin % has ranged from 28.91 to 42.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #104 out of 363 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 28.7%.
Is Cogeco Communications' OCF Margin % too high?
Cogeco Communications' current OCF Margin % of 45.92% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 38.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.91 to a high of 42.96. The Telecommunication Services industry median OCF Margin % is 22.85. Cogeco Communications' value of 45.92% is 101% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #104 out of 363 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' OCF Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #104 out of 363 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Cogeco Communications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 22.85. Cogeco Communications' value of 45.92% is 101% above this benchmark. Historically, Cogeco Communications' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 28.91 to 42.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.80 vs. the industry median of 22.85, 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 OCF Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median OCF Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 22.85, based on 363 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cogeco Communications's current OCF Margin % of 45.92% is 101% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median OCF Margin % is 22.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cogeco Communications's current OCF Margin % is 45.92%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 38.80. 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 (TSX:CCA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$63.13, compared to a current price of C$62.83 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 45.92%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 38.80 and 101% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 22.85. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cogeco Communications (TSX:CCA), the current OCF Margin % is 45.92% 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 (TSX:CCA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cogeco Communications stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$62.83 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$63.13. GuruFocus considers Cogeco Communications to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CCA:

  • OCF Margin %: 45.92% (18% above median its 10-year median of 38.80)
  • GF Value™: C$63.13 vs. price of C$62.83 (0.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 101% above the Telecommunication Services median (#104 of 363)

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


Cogeco Communications Business Description

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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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