Cogent Communications Holdings (FRA:OGM1) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Jun. 2026) — 13% Below Median

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FRA:OGM1 Cogent Communications Holdings Inc FRA:OGM1
60 GF Score
Price €8.24
GF Value €44.18
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Cogent Communications Holdings Profitability Rank?

Cogent Communications Holdings FRA:OGM1 -3.35% 60 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Jun. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:OGM1 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €44.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Cogent Communications Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Cogent Communications Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -6.15%. As of today, Cogent Communications Holdings's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Cogent Communications Holdings Profitability Rank Related Terms


FRA:OGM1 vs SHEN, GOGO, ATNI: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cogent Communications Holdings's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Cogent Communications Holdings Profitability Rank vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cogent Communications Holdings's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cogent Communications Holdings's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Cogent Communications Holdings Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Cogent Communications Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 7.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Cogent Communications Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-12.582 / 204.465
=-6.15 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Cogent Communications Holdings has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
Cogent Communications Holdings (FRA:OGM1) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Cogent Communications Holdings and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Cogent Communications Holdings' Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 10.00.
Is Cogent Communications Holdings' Profitability Rank too high?
Cogent Communications Holdings' current Profitability Rank of 7 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Cogent Communications Holdings has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cogent Communications Holdings' Profitability Rank compare to SHEN and GOGO?
Cogent Communications Holdings' Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. Historically, Cogent Communications Holdings' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Cogent Communications Holdings and its competitors. Cogent Communications Holdings's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cogent Communications Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cogent Communications Holdings (FRA:OGM1) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €44.18, compared to a current price of €8.24 — trading 81.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Cogent Communications Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cogent Communications Holdings (FRA:OGM1), the current Profitability Rank is 7 as of Jun. 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 Cogent Communications Holdings (FRA:OGM1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cogent Communications Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €8.24 is trading 81.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €44.18. GuruFocus considers Cogent Communications Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:OGM1:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: €44.18 vs. price of €8.24 (81.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OGM1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cogent Communications Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges CCOI:USA
Address 2450 N Street N.W, Washington, DC, USA, 20037
Cogent carries over one-fifth of the world's internet traffic on its network, providing high-capacity services to businesses. Cogent's corporate customers are in high-rise office buildings, where the firm provides two types of connections: dedicated internet access, which connects them to the internet, and virtual private networking, which offers an internal network for employees in different locations. Cogent's corporate customers are exclusively in North America and account for nearly half of the firm's revenue. Cogent's netcentric customers include internet service providers and content providers, to which Cogent provides internet transit. They hand traffic to Cogent in data centers and rely on Cogent to deliver it. About half of netcentric revenue is from outside the US.
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