CGECF (Cogeco) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.43 (As of Feb. 2026) — 95% Above Median

Cogeco CGECF 69 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 as of Feb. 2026, which is 95% above its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates CGECF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $47.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 191 Telecommunication Services companies, Cogeco ranks better than 76.96% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Cogeco's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.43.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cogeco's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CGECF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.22 Max: 0.31
Current: 0.31

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Cogeco was 0.31. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.22.

CGECF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
76.96% of 191 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.53 vs CGECF: 0.31

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Cogeco is 6.41%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Cogeco was 7.07%. The lowest was 1.43%. And the median was 2.55%.

Cogeco's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.72.

During the past 12 months, Cogeco's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Cogeco was 31.00% per year. The lowest was -0.30% per year. And the median was 12.80% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Cogeco (OTCPK:CGECF) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Cogeco Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cogeco's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Cogeco Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Cogeco Annual Data

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CGECF vs TMUS, VZ, T: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cogeco's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cogeco's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cogeco's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Cogeco Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Cogeco's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Aug. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Aug. 2025 )
	=	2.673	/	8.698
	=	0.31

Cogeco's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Feb. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Feb. 2026 )
	=	0.723	/	1.703
	=	0.42

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.43 mean?

Cogeco (CGECF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.43 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Cogeco and its competitors. This is 95% above median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, Cogeco's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Cogeco ranks #44 out of 191 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 23%.

Is Cogeco's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Cogeco's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.43 is 95% above median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 0.31. The Telecommunication Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53. Cogeco's value of 0.43 is 18.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cogeco ranks #44 out of 191 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cogeco has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Cogeco's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?

According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cogeco ranks #44 out of 191 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Cogeco in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53. Cogeco's value of 0.43 is 18.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Cogeco's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 0.53, Cogeco has consistently been below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.53, based on 191 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cogeco's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.43 is 18.9% below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Cogeco and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cogeco's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43, which is 95% above median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Cogeco stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cogeco (CGECF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $47.65, compared to a current price of $44.02 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43, which is 95% above median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 18.9% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.53. Cogeco's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cogeco (CGECF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 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 (CGECF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cogeco stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $44.02 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $47.65. GuruFocus considers Cogeco to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CGECF:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.43 (95% above median its 10-year median of 0.22)
GF Value™: $47.65 vs. price of $44.02 (7.6% below fair value)
GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 18.9% below the Telecommunication Services median (#44 of 191)

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

Cogeco Business Description

Industry Communication Services Telecommunication Services

Comparable Companies TSX:TGO TSXV:USS TSXV:ADYA TSXV:GOK TSX:CCA TSE:9984 SHSE:600941 TMUS VZ T XTER:DTE NSE:BHARTIARTL CMCSA XZIM:ECO.ZW HKSE:00728 MEX:AMXB TSE:9432 TSE:9433 TSE:9434 SAU:7010

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Address 1 Place Ville Marie, Bureau 3301, Montreal, QC, CAN, H3B 3N2

Website https://corpo.cogeco.com

Cogeco Inc is a telecommunications company. The company has two operating segments: Canadian telecommunications, American telecommunications. The Canadian and American telecommunications segments provide a wide range of Internet, video, and telephony services to residential customers, as well as business services across their coverage areas. Cogeco Connexion carries out the Canadian telecommunications segment activities in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario, and the American telecommunications segment activities are carried out by Atlantic Broadband in 12 states. It derives maximum revenue from Canadian telecommunications segment.

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