Cogeco CommunicationsSTU:COG +1.02%77 Pretax Margin % is 15.28% as of Feb. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 17.51. GuruFocus rates STU:COG with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €39.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 366 Telecommunication Services companies, Cogeco Communications ranks better than 67.21% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cogeco Communications's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:COG'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.54 Med: 17.51 Max: 22.4
Current: 14.7
STU:COG's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 67.21% of 366
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 7.6
vs STU:COG: 14.70
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Cogeco Communications Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Cogeco Communications Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cogeco Communications's Pretax 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.
STU:COG vs TMUS, VZ, T: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cogeco Communications's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cogeco Communications's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cogeco Communications's Pretax 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 (STU:COG) has a Pretax Margin % of 15.28% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 17.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #120 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 32.8%.
Is Cogeco Communications' Pretax Margin % too high?
Cogeco Communications' current Pretax Margin % of 15.28% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 17.51. The Telecommunication Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.60. Cogeco Communications' value of 15.28% is 101.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #120 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cogeco Communications has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cogeco Communications' Pretax Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #120 out of 366 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Cogeco Communications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.60. Cogeco Communications' value of 15.28% is 101.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.51 vs. the industry median of 7.60, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.60, based on 366 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cogeco Communications's current Pretax Margin % of 15.28% is 101.1% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 7.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cogeco Communications's current Pretax Margin % is 15.28%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 17.51. 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 (STU:COG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €39.14, compared to a current price of €39.80 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 15.28%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 17.51 and 101.1% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 7.60. Cogeco Communications' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cogeco Communications (STU:COG), the current Pretax Margin % is 15.28% 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 (STU:COG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cogeco Communications stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €39.80 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €39.14.
GuruFocus considers Cogeco Communications to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:COG:
Pretax Margin %: 15.28% (13% below median its 10-year median of 17.51)
GF Value™: €39.14 vs. price of €39.80 (1.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 101.1% above the Telecommunication Services median (#120 of 366)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU: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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