Cogeco CommunicationsFRA:COG +1.55%82 ROA % is 3.30% as of Feb. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 5.27. GuruFocus rates FRA:COG with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €38.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 372 Telecommunication Services companies, Cogeco Communications ranks better than 53.49% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Cogeco Communications's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was €198 Mil.
Cogeco Communications's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was €6,013 Mil. Therefore, Cogeco Communications's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 3.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cogeco Communications's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:COG'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.34 Med: 5.27 Max: 5.88
Current: 3.21
During the past 13 years, Cogeco Communications's highest ROA % was 5.88%. The lowest was -3.34%. And the median was 5.27%.
FRA:COG's ROA % is ranked better than 53.49% of 372
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 2.745
vs FRA:COG: 3.21
Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cogeco Communications's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cogeco Communications's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cogeco Communications's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG) has a ROA % of 3.30% as of Feb. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 5.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #173 out of 372 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 46.5%.
Is Cogeco Communications' ROA % too high?
Cogeco Communications' current ROA % of 3.30% is 37% below median its 10-year median of 5.27. The Telecommunication Services industry median ROA % is 2.75. Cogeco Communications' value of 3.30% is 20.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #173 out of 372 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cogeco Communications has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cogeco Communications' ROA % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #173 out of 372 companies for ROA %. This puts Cogeco Communications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.75. Cogeco Communications' value of 3.30% is 20.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.27 vs. the industry median of 2.75, 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 ROA % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median ROA % among Telecommunication Services companies is 2.75, based on 372 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cogeco Communications's current ROA % of 3.30% is 20.2% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median ROA % is 2.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cogeco Communications's current ROA % is 3.30%, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 5.27. 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 (FRA:COG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €38.48, compared to a current price of €39.20 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.30%, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 5.27 and 20.2% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.75. Cogeco Communications' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG), the current ROA % is 3.30% 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 (FRA:COG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cogeco Communications stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €39.20 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €38.48.
GuruFocus considers Cogeco Communications to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:COG:
ROA %: 3.30% (37% below median its 10-year median of 5.27)
GF Value™: €38.48 vs. price of €39.20 (1.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.2% above the Telecommunication Services median (#173 of 372)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA: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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