Cogeco Communications (STU:COG) Quick Ratio: 0.47 (As of Feb. 2026) — 19% Below Median


STU:COG Cogeco Communications Inc STU:COG
77 GF Score
Price €39.80
GF Value €39.17
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Cogeco Communications Quick Ratio?

Cogeco Communications STU:COG +1.02% 77 Quick Ratio is 0.47 as of Feb. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 0.58. GuruFocus rates STU:COG with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €39.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 371 Telecommunication Services companies, Cogeco Communications ranks worse than 88.14% on this metric.

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Cogeco Communications's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.47.

Cogeco Communications has a quick ratio of 0.47. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.

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

STU:COG' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28   Med: 0.58   Max: 2.41
Current: 0.47

During the past 13 years, Cogeco Communications's highest Quick Ratio was 2.41. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.58.

STU:COG's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than
88.14% of 371 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.06 vs STU:COG: 0.47

Cogeco Communications  (STU:COG) Quick Ratio Explanation

The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.

In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.

The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.


Cogeco Communications Quick Ratio Related Terms


Cogeco Communications Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cogeco Communications's Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio Chart

Cogeco Communications Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.89 0.53 1.09 0.28 0.47

Cogeco Communications Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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STU:COG vs TMUS, VZ, T: Quick Ratio Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Cogeco Communications's Quick Ratio falls into.


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Cogeco Communications Quick Ratio Calculation

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.

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

Quick Ratio (A: Aug. 2025 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(162.131-0)/346.924
=0.47

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

Quick Ratio (Q: Feb. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(195.456-0)/412.047
=0.47

* 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 Quick Ratio →
What does a Quick Ratio of 0.47 mean?
Cogeco Communications (STU:COG) has a Quick Ratio of 0.47 as of Feb. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 0.58. Over the past decade, Cogeco Communications' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 2.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #327 out of 371 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 88.1%.
Is Cogeco Communications' Quick Ratio too high?
Cogeco Communications' current Quick Ratio of 0.47 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 2.41. The Telecommunication Services industry median Quick Ratio is 1.06. Cogeco Communications' value of 0.47 is 55.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #327 out of 371 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' Quick Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #327 out of 371 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Cogeco Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.06. Cogeco Communications' value of 0.47 is 55.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Cogeco Communications' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 2.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.58 vs. the industry median of 1.06, Cogeco Communications 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 Quick Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Quick Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.06, based on 371 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cogeco Communications's current Quick Ratio of 0.47 is 55.7% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cogeco Communications's current Quick Ratio is 0.47, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 0.58. 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 €39.17, compared to a current price of €39.80 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.47, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.58 and 55.7% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.06. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cogeco Communications (STU:COG), the current Quick Ratio is 0.47 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 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €39.17. GuruFocus considers Cogeco Communications to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:COG:

  • Quick Ratio: 0.47 (19% below median its 10-year median of 0.58)
  • GF Value™: €39.17 vs. price of €39.80 (1.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.7% below the Telecommunication Services median (#327 of 371)

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges CGEAF:USACCA:Canada
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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