Cogeco CommunicationsFRA:COG -0.51%82 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.77 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 134% above its 10-year median of 4.18. 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 229 Telecommunication Services companies, Cogeco Communications ranks better than 84.72% on this metric.
Cogeco Communications's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 9.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cogeco Communications's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:COG'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.82 Med: 4.18 Max: 10.33
Current: 9.77
During the past 13 years, Cogeco Communications's highest Yield on Cost was 10.33. The lowest was 2.82. And the median was 4.18.
FRA:COG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 84.72% of 229
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.55
vs FRA:COG: 9.77
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Cogeco Communications 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:COG vs TMUS, VZ, T: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cogeco Communications's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cogeco Communications's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cogeco Communications's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.77 as of Jul. 11, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors. This is 134% above median its historical median of 4.18. Over the past decade, Cogeco Communications' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.82 to 10.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #35 out of 229 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 15.3%.
Is Cogeco Communications' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Cogeco Communications' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.77 is 134% above median its 10-year median of 4.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.82 to a high of 10.33. The Telecommunication Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.55. Cogeco Communications' value of 9.77 is 114.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #35 out of 229 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cogeco Communications ranks #35 out of 229 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Cogeco Communications in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.55. Cogeco Communications' value of 9.77 is 114.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Cogeco Communications' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.82 to 10.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.18 vs. the industry median of 4.55, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.55, based on 229 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cogeco Communications's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.77 is 114.7% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cogeco Communications's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.77, which is 134% above median its own 10-year median of 4.18. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.77, which is 134% above median its 10-year median of 4.18 and 114.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.55. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cogeco Communications (FRA:COG), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.77 as of Jul. 11, 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:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 9.77 (134% above median its 10-year median of 4.18)
GF Value™: €38.37 vs. price of €39.00 (1.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 114.7% above the Telecommunication Services median (#35 of 229)
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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