Cogeco Communications (STU:COG) Tax Expense: €-178 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

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STU:COG Cogeco Communications Inc STU:COG
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GF Value €39.35
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What is Cogeco Communications Tax Expense?

Cogeco Communications STU:COG 79 Tax Expense is €-178 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:COG with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €39.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Cogeco Communications's tax expense for the months ended in May. 2026 was €-218 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was €-178 Mil.


Cogeco Communications  (STU:COG) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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Cogeco Communications Tax Expense Historical Data

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Cogeco Communications Tax Expense Chart

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Cogeco Communications Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-178 Mil.

* 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 Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of €-178 Mil mean?
Cogeco Communications (STU:COG) has a Tax Expense of €-178 Mil as of May. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors.
Is Cogeco Communications' Tax Expense too high?
Cogeco Communications' current Tax Expense is €-178 Mil. 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 Expense compare to TMUS and VZ?
Cogeco Communications' Tax Expense of €-178 Mil 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 Expense for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Tax Expense 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 Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors. Cogeco Communications's current Tax Expense is €-178 Mil. 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 €39.35, compared to a current price of €37.80 — trading 3.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is €-178 Mil. 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 Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cogeco Communications (STU:COG), the current Tax Expense is €-178 Mil 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 undervalued. The current stock price of €37.80 is trading 3.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €39.35. GuruFocus considers Cogeco Communications to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:COG:

  • Tax Expense: €-178 Mil
  • GF Value™: €39.35 vs. price of €37.80 (3.9% below 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

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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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