Cogent Communications Holdings (FRA:OGM1) Receivables Turnover: 2.69 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:OGM1 Cogent Communications Holdings Inc FRA:OGM1
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Price €9.96
GF Value €53.18
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Cogent Communications Holdings Receivables Turnover?

Cogent Communications Holdings FRA:OGM1 -5.99% 62 Receivables Turnover is 2.69 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:OGM1 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €53.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 361 Telecommunication Services companies, Cogent Communications Holdings ranks better than 73.13% on this metric.

The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Cogent Communications Holdings's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €206.9 Mil. Cogent Communications Holdings's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €77.0 Mil. Hence, Cogent Communications Holdings's Receivables Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.69.


Cogent Communications Holdings  (FRA:OGM1) Receivables Turnover Explanation

An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.


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Cogent Communications Holdings Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cogent Communications Holdings's Receivables Turnover can be seen below:

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Cogent Communications Holdings Receivables Turnover Chart

Cogent Communications Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Receivables Turnover
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Cogent Communications Holdings Quarterly Data
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FRA:OGM1 vs OPTU, GLIBA, SHEN: Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cogent Communications Holdings's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Cogent Communications Holdings's Receivables Turnover falls into.


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Cogent Communications Holdings Receivables Turnover Calculation

Receivables Turnover measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance.

Cogent Communications Holdings's Receivables Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=833.304 / ((92.572 + 75.195) / 2 )
=833.304 / 83.8835
=9.93

Cogent Communications Holdings's Receivables Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=206.897 / ((75.195 + 78.798) / 2 )
=206.897 / 76.9965
=2.69

* 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.

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What does a Receivables Turnover of 2.69 mean?
Cogent Communications Holdings (FRA:OGM1) has a Receivables Turnover of 2.69 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Cogent Communications Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cogent Communications Holdings ranks #97 out of 361 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 26.9%.
Is Cogent Communications Holdings' Receivables Turnover too high?
Cogent Communications Holdings' current Receivables Turnover is 2.69. The Telecommunication Services industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.17. Cogent Communications Holdings' value of 2.69 is 56.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cogent Communications Holdings ranks #97 out of 361 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cogent Communications Holdings has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cogent Communications Holdings' Receivables Turnover compare to OPTU and GLIBA?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cogent Communications Holdings ranks #97 out of 361 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts Cogent Communications Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.17. Cogent Communications Holdings' value of 2.69 is 56.4% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Telecommunication Services companies is 6.17, based on 361 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cogent Communications Holdings's current Receivables Turnover of 2.69 is 56.4% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Cogent Communications Holdings and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 6.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cogent Communications Holdings's current Receivables Turnover is 2.69. 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 €53.18, compared to a current price of €9.96 — trading 81.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 2.69 and 56.4% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 6.17. Cogent Communications Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cogent Communications Holdings (FRA:OGM1), the current Receivables Turnover is 2.69 as of Mar. 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 €9.96 is trading 81.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €53.18. GuruFocus considers Cogent Communications Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:OGM1:

  • Receivables Turnover: 2.69
  • GF Value™: €53.18 vs. price of €9.96 (81.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 56.4% below the Telecommunication Services median (#97 of 361)

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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