(CCOI) Cogent Communications - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US19239V3024

Fiber Internet, Dedicated Band (Transit), Colocation

CCOI EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of CCOI over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-03": 0.19889590891356, "2020-06": 0.1834355394577, "2020-09": -0.10815069943273, "2020-12": -0.14421118442693, "2021-03": 0.40533421634883, "2021-06": -0.053926488656618, "2021-09": 0.28420911133444, "2021-12": 0.39382796440291, "2022-03": 0.024227985987402, "2022-06": 0.23738342398585, "2022-09": -0.17132146685581, "2022-12": 0.018052033078444, "2023-03": 0.12975610579724, "2023-06": 23.647230369775, "2023-09": -1.2010637914935, "2023-12": 4.1665729904367, "2024-03": -1.3773111778017, "2024-06": -0.68063378206585, "2024-09": -1.3307468477207, "2024-12": -0.91115037546539, "2025-03": -1.091553579294, "2025-06": -1.2146164966129,

CCOI Revenue

Revenue of CCOI over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-03: 140.915, 2020-06: 140.99, 2020-09: 142.302, 2020-12: 143.901, 2021-03: 146.777, 2021-06: 147.879, 2021-09: 147.927, 2021-12: 147.208, 2022-03: 149.175, 2022-06: 148.45, 2022-09: 150, 2022-12: 151.979, 2023-03: 153.588, 2023-06: 239.806, 2023-09: 275.429, 2023-12: 272.099, 2024-03: 266.168, 2024-06: 260.443, 2024-09: 257.202, 2024-12: 252.291, 2025-03: 247.048, 2025-06: 246.247,

Description: CCOI Cogent Communications

Cogent Communications Group Inc (NASDAQ:CCOI) is a US-based company operating in the Alternative Carriers sub-industry. The companys stock has been under significant pressure, with its current price at $35.34, far below its 52-week high of $81.30.

To understand the current situation, its essential to examine the recent quarterly tax provision. A negative tax provision typically indicates a tax benefit or refund, which could be a result of losses or changes in tax laws. This might be related to the companys Return on Equity (RoE) of -69.09%, suggesting significant losses. The absence of a forward P/E ratio further complicates the picture, as it usually indicates that the company is not profitable or that the earnings are not stable enough to estimate a forward price-to-earnings ratio.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to watch for CCOI include revenue growth, EBITDA margins, and cash flow generation. The companys ability to manage its expenses, invest in growth initiatives, and navigate the competitive landscape of alternative carriers will be crucial. Economic drivers such as demand for high-speed internet, the shift towards cloud services, and the overall health of the telecom industry will also impact CCOIs performance.

Given the current market capitalization of $2.23 billion, investors should focus on the companys strategic initiatives, cost management, and potential for future growth. The low beta of 0.699 suggests that the stock is less volatile than the overall market, which could be attractive to risk-averse investors. However, the significant decline from its 52-week high indicates potential risks or challenges that need to be addressed.

CCOI Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 1,777m
Sub-Industry Alternative Carriers
IPO / Inception 2002-02-05

CCOI Stock Ratings

Growth Rating -41.7%
Fundamental 21.3%
Dividend Rating 87.2%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -52.1%
Analyst Rating 3.75 of 5

CCOI Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 7.84%
Yield on Cost 5y 8.47%
Annual Growth 5y 7.15%
Payout Consistency 100.0%
Payout Ratio 562.3%

CCOI Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -74.4%
Growth Correlation 12m -87.1%
Growth Correlation 5y 33%
CAGR 5y -5.48%
CAGR/Max DD 3y -0.09
CAGR/Mean DD 3y -0.57
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.18
Alpha -55.33
Beta 0.522
Volatility 36.55%
Current Volume 1625.1k
Average Volume 20d 1477.5k
Stop Loss 35.5 (-4.9%)
Signal 1.06

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 2.0

Net Income (-216.3m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 60.2m TTM)
FCFTA -0.06 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -2.87pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 31.68% (prev 35.05%; Δ -3.37pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA -0.00 (>3.0%) and CFO -13.4m > Net Income -216.3m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (2.36b) to EBITDA (165.2m) ratio: 14.28 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 2.31 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (47.6m) change vs 12m ago 0.17% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 33.49% (prev 17.52%; Δ 15.97pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 30.32% (prev 32.12%; Δ -1.80pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio -0.99 (EBITDA TTM 165.2m / Interest Expense TTM 140.6m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' -0.42

(A) 0.10 = (Total Current Assets 561.0m - Total Current Liabilities 243.3m) / Total Assets 3.27b
(B) -0.18 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -584.9m / Total Assets 3.27b
(C) -0.04 = EBIT TTM -139.2m / Avg Total Assets 3.31b
(D) -0.18 = Book Value of Equity -586.0m / Total Liabilities 3.22b
Total Rating: -0.42 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 21.30

1. Piotroski 2.0pt = -3.0
2. FCF Yield -6.25% = -3.12
3. FCF Margin -20.31% = -7.50
4. Debt/Equity 38.32 = -2.50
5. Debt/Ebitda 10.82 = -2.50
6. ROIC - WACC -13.07% = -12.50
7. RoE -117.6% = -2.50
8. Rev. Trend 70.20% = 3.51
9. Rev. CAGR 19.75% = 2.47
10. EPS Trend -42.33% = -1.06
11. EPS CAGR 0.0% = 0.0

What is the price of CCOI shares?

As of September 16, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 37.34 with a total of 1,625,066 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.25%, over one month by +12.05%, over three months by -18.19% and over the past year by -43.04%.

Is Cogent Communications a good stock to buy?

No, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Cogent Communications (NASDAQ:CCOI) is currently (September 2025) a stock to sell. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 21.30 and therefor a negative outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of CCOI is around 32.63 USD . This means that CCOI is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -12.61%.

Is CCOI a buy, sell or hold?

Cogent Communications has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.75. Therefor, it is recommend to hold CCOI.
  • Strong Buy: 5
  • Buy: 2
  • Hold: 3
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 1

What are the forecasts/targets for the CCOI price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 47.7 27.8%
Analysts Target Price 47.7 27.8%
ValueRay Target Price 35.2 -5.8%

Last update: 2025-09-05 04:36

CCOI Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 1.78b (1.78b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 306.7m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Forward = 5000.0
P/S = 1.9275
P/B = 38.0663
P/EG = 85.8913
Beta = 0.649
Revenue TTM = 1.00b USD
EBIT TTM = -139.2m USD
EBITDA TTM = 165.2m USD
Long Term Debt = 1.71b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 77.5m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 1.79b USD (Calculated: Short Term 77.5m + Long Term 1.71b)
Net Debt = 2.36b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 3.26b USD (1.78b + Debt 1.79b - CCE 306.7m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -0.99 (Ebit TTM -139.2m / Interest Expense TTM 140.6m)
FCF Yield = -6.25% (FCF TTM -203.6m / Enterprise Value 3.26b)
FCF Margin = -20.31% (FCF TTM -203.6m / Revenue TTM 1.00b)
Net Margin = -21.57% (Net Income TTM -216.3m / Revenue TTM 1.00b)
Gross Margin = 33.49% ((Revenue TTM 1.00b - Cost of Revenue TTM 667.0m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = -5.56 (set to none) (Enterprise Value 3.26b / Book Value Of Equity -586.0m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 2.22% (Interest Expense 39.8m / Debt 1.79b)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default)
NOPAT = -139.2m (EBIT -139.2m, no tax applied on loss)
Current Ratio = 2.31 (Total Current Assets 561.0m / Total Current Liabilities 243.3m)
Debt / Equity = 38.32 (Debt 1.79b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 46.7m)
Debt / EBITDA = 10.82 (Net Debt 2.36b / EBITDA 165.2m)
Debt / FCF = -8.78 (Debt 1.79b / FCF TTM -203.6m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 184.0m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = -6.61% (Net Income -216.3m, Total Assets 3.27b )
RoE = -117.6% (Net Income TTM -216.3m / Total Stockholder Equity 184.0m)
RoCE = -7.34% (Ebit -139.2m / (Equity 184.0m + L.T.Debt 1.71b))
RoIC = -8.23% (NOPAT -139.2m / Invested Capital 1.69b)
WACC = 4.84% (E(1.78b)/V(3.57b) * Re(7.94%)) + (D(1.79b)/V(3.57b) * Rd(2.22%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 60.61 | Cagr: 0.17%
Discount Rate = 7.94% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -203.6m)
Revenue Correlation: 70.20 | Revenue CAGR: 19.75%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: -46.25
EPS Correlation: -42.33 | EPS CAGR: 0.0%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -1.42

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