Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG) 3-Year RORE % : -12.01% (As of Feb. 2026)


FRA:COG Cogeco Communications Inc FRA:COG
82 GF Score
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GF Value €38.37
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What is Cogeco Communications 3-Year RORE %?

Cogeco Communications FRA:COG 82 3-Year RORE % is -12.01 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:COG with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €38.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 340 Telecommunication Services companies, Cogeco Communications ranks worse than 63.24% on this metric.

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments. Cogeco Communications's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -12.01%.

The industry rank for Cogeco Communications's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:COG's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
63.24% of 340 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 6.79 vs FRA:COG: -12.01

Cogeco Communications  (FRA:COG) 3-Year RORE % Explanation

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.

There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.

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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.


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Cogeco Communications 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cogeco Communications's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % Chart

Cogeco Communications Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
3-Year RORE %
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Cogeco Communications Quarterly Data
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3-Year RORE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -13.28 -13.71 -11.90 -11.43 -12.01

FRA:COG vs TMUS, VZ, T: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cogeco Communications's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cogeco Communications's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cogeco Communications's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Cogeco Communications 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Cogeco Communications's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

3-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 3-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 3-year )
=( 4.64-5.663 )/( 15.508-6.987 )
=-1.023/8.521
=-12.01 %

* 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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Feb. 2026 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of -12.01 mean?
Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG) has a 3-Year RORE % of -12.01 as of Feb. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #215 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 63.2%.
Is Cogeco Communications' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Cogeco Communications' current 3-Year RORE % is -12.01. Based on the distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #215 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below 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' 3-Year RORE % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #215 out of 340 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Cogeco Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.79. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Telecommunication Services companies is 6.79, based on 340 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cogeco Communications's current 3-Year RORE % is -12.01. 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 €38.37, compared to a current price of €39.00 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -12.01. 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 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG), the current 3-Year RORE % is -12.01 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 €39.00 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €38.37. GuruFocus considers Cogeco Communications to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:COG:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -12.01
  • GF Value™: €38.37 vs. price of €39.00 (1.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

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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