Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG) Other Operating Expense: €1,044 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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FRA:COG Cogeco Communications Inc FRA:COG
81 GF Score
Price €39.20
GF Value €38.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Cogeco Communications Other Operating Expense?

Cogeco Communications FRA:COG +0.51% 81 Other Operating Expense is €1,044 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:COG with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €38.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Cogeco Communications's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was €252 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €1,044 Mil.

Cogeco Communications's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Aug. 2025 (€260 Mil) to Nov. 2025 (€255 Mil) and declined from Nov. 2025 (€255 Mil) to Feb. 2026 (€252 Mil).

Cogeco Communications's annual Other Operating Expense declined from Aug. 2023 (€1,137 Mil) to Aug. 2024 (€1,131 Mil) and declined from Aug. 2024 (€1,131 Mil) to Aug. 2025 (€1,071 Mil).

Cogeco Communications Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cogeco Communications's Other Operating Expense can be seen below:

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Cogeco Communications Other Operating Expense Chart

Cogeco Communications Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Other Operating Expense
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Cogeco Communications Quarterly Data
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Cogeco Communications Other Operating Expense Calculation

GuruFocus uses a standardized financial statement format for all companies. For non-financial companies, GuruFocus lists Selling, General, & Admin. Expense, , Research & Development, and Other Operating Expense under the "Total Operating Expense" section.

Other Operating Expense sometimes includes:
Restructuring, and merger
Acquisition related and other
Litigation settlement charge
Other (too numerous to list)

Some companies can and do choose to report each of these items separately. Yet, there are a variety of Other Operating Expense which are simply too numerous to list.

Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1,044 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Other Operating Expense of €1,044 Mil mean?
Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG) has a Other Operating Expense of €1,044 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors.
Is Cogeco Communications' Other Operating Expense too high?
Cogeco Communications' current Other Operating Expense is €1,044 Mil. Overall, Cogeco Communications has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cogeco Communications' Other Operating Expense compare to TMUS and VZ?
Cogeco Communications' Other Operating Expense of €1,044 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Other Operating Expense for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Other Operating Expense 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 Other Operating Expense mean?
A high Other Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors. Cogeco Communications's current Other Operating Expense is €1,044 Mil. 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 €38.83, compared to a current price of €39.20 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is €1,044 Mil. Cogeco Communications' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Other Operating Expense calculated?
Other Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG), the current Other Operating Expense is €1,044 Mil 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% above its estimated GF Value™ of €38.83. GuruFocus considers Cogeco Communications to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:COG:

  • Other Operating Expense: €1,044 Mil
  • GF Value™: €38.83 vs. price of €39.20 (1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 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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