Cogeco Communications Inc.

TSX:CCA Stock Report

Market Cap: CA$2.8b

Cogeco Communications Balance Sheet Health

Financial Health criteria checks 1/6

Cogeco Communications has a total shareholder equity of CA$3.5B and total debt of CA$4.8B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 137.2%. Its total assets and total liabilities are CA$9.7B and CA$6.2B respectively. Cogeco Communications's EBIT is CA$768.8M making its interest coverage ratio 2.9. It has cash and short-term investments of CA$76.3M.

Key information

137.2%

Debt to equity ratio

CA$4.77b

Debt

Interest coverage ratio2.9x
CashCA$76.34m
EquityCA$3.47b
Total liabilitiesCA$6.20b
Total assetsCA$9.68b

Recent financial health updates

Recent updates

These 4 Measures Indicate That Cogeco Communications (TSE:CCA) Is Using Debt Extensively

Dec 03
These 4 Measures Indicate That Cogeco Communications (TSE:CCA) Is Using Debt Extensively

Cogeco Communications' (TSE:CCA) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Nov 11
Cogeco Communications' (TSE:CCA) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Some May Be Optimistic About Cogeco Communications' (TSE:CCA) Earnings

Nov 07
Some May Be Optimistic About Cogeco Communications' (TSE:CCA) Earnings

Cogeco Communications Inc. (TSE:CCA) Stock Catapults 27% Though Its Price And Business Still Lag The Market

Aug 09
Cogeco Communications Inc. (TSE:CCA) Stock Catapults 27% Though Its Price And Business Still Lag The Market

There's No Escaping Cogeco Communications Inc.'s (TSE:CCA) Muted Earnings

Jun 21
There's No Escaping Cogeco Communications Inc.'s (TSE:CCA) Muted Earnings

Cogeco Communications (TSE:CCA) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt

May 08
Cogeco Communications (TSE:CCA) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt

Cogeco Communications Inc.'s (TSE:CCA) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 74% Above Its Share Price

Apr 03
Cogeco Communications Inc.'s (TSE:CCA) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 74% Above Its Share Price

Shareholders Will Probably Not Have Any Issues With Cogeco Communications Inc.'s (TSE:CCA) CEO Compensation

Jan 05
Shareholders Will Probably Not Have Any Issues With Cogeco Communications Inc.'s (TSE:CCA) CEO Compensation

Cogeco Communications (TSE:CCA) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Nov 06
Cogeco Communications (TSE:CCA) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Is Cogeco Communications (TSE:CCA) A Risky Investment?

Oct 26
Is Cogeco Communications (TSE:CCA) A Risky Investment?

Is There An Opportunity With Cogeco Communications Inc.'s (TSE:CCA) 30% Undervaluation?

Oct 05
Is There An Opportunity With Cogeco Communications Inc.'s (TSE:CCA) 30% Undervaluation?

Is Cogeco Communications Inc. (TSE:CCA) Trading At A 48% Discount?

Jun 25
Is Cogeco Communications Inc. (TSE:CCA) Trading At A 48% Discount?

Cogeco Communications (TSE:CCA) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

May 08
Cogeco Communications (TSE:CCA) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Here's Why Cogeco Communications (TSE:CCA) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Dec 26
Here's Why Cogeco Communications (TSE:CCA) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Cogeco Communications (TSE:CCA) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Sep 20
Cogeco Communications (TSE:CCA) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: CCA's short term assets (CA$245.6M) do not cover its short term liabilities (CA$863.0M).

Long Term Liabilities: CCA's short term assets (CA$245.6M) do not cover its long term liabilities (CA$5.3B).


Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: CCA's net debt to equity ratio (135%) is considered high.

Reducing Debt: CCA's debt to equity ratio has increased from 133% to 137.2% over the past 5 years.

Debt Coverage: CCA's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (24.7%).

Interest Coverage: CCA's interest payments on its debt are not well covered by EBIT (2.9x coverage).


Balance Sheet


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/18 16:50
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/18 00:00
Earnings2024/08/31
Annual Earnings2024/08/31

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Analyst Sources

Cogeco Communications Inc. is covered by 22 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Phillip HuangBarclays
Tim CaseyBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Matthew GriffithsBofA Global Research