Cogeco Communications (STU:COG) Tax Rate %: 16.76% (As of May. 2026)

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STU:COG Cogeco Communications Inc STU:COG
79 GF Score
Price €39.40
GF Value €39.28
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Cogeco Communications Tax Rate %?

Cogeco Communications STU:COG -2.48% 79 Tax Rate % is 16.76% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:COG with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €39.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Cogeco Communications's Tax Expense for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €-218 Mil. Cogeco Communications's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €-1,303 Mil. Therefore, Cogeco Communications's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 16.76%.

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Cogeco Communications Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Cogeco Communications Tax Rate % Chart

Cogeco Communications Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Tax Rate %
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Cogeco Communications Quarterly Data
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Cogeco Communications Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Cogeco Communications's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Aug. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Aug. 2025 )
=54.372/267.168
=20.35 %

Cogeco Communications's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: May. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: May. 2026 )
=-218.374/-1302.704
=16.76 %

* 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 Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 16.76% mean?
Cogeco Communications (STU:COG) has a Tax Rate % of 16.76% as of May. 2026.
Is Cogeco Communications' Tax Rate % too high?
Cogeco Communications' current Tax Rate % is 16.76%. Overall, Cogeco Communications has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cogeco Communications' Tax Rate % compare to TMUS and VZ?
Cogeco Communications' Tax Rate % of 16.76% can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Rate % for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cogeco Communications's current Tax Rate % is 16.76%. 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 €39.28, compared to a current price of €39.40 — trading 0.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 16.76%. Cogeco Communications' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cogeco Communications (STU:COG), the current Tax Rate % is 16.76% as of May. 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 €39.40 is trading 0.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €39.28. GuruFocus considers Cogeco Communications to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:COG:

  • Tax Rate %: 16.76%
  • GF Value™: €39.28 vs. price of €39.40 (0.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 8 warning signs

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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