Cogeco Communications Inc
Cogeco Communications Inc. operates as a telecommunications corporation in Canada and the United States. The company operates in two segments, Canadian Telecommunications and American Telecommunications. It offers Internet, video, wireless, and wireline phone services to residential and small business customers through its two-way broadband cable networks. The company also provides Internet packa… Read more
Cogeco Communications Inc (CGEAF) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of November 2025: $3.76 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Cogeco Communications Inc (CGEAF) has net assets worth $3.76 Billion USD as of November 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($9.80 Billion) and total liabilities ($6.04 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $3.76 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 38.4% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 9.92% |
| 5-Year Change | 31.17% |
| 10-Year Change | 146.03% |
| Growth Volatility | 19.33 |
Cogeco Communications Inc - Net Assets Trend (1997–2025)
This chart illustrates how Cogeco Communications Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Cogeco Communications Inc (1997–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Cogeco Communications Inc from 1997 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-31 | $3.68 Billion | +5.94% |
| 2024-08-31 | $3.47 Billion | +1.13% |
| 2023-08-31 | $3.44 Billion | +7.73% |
| 2022-08-31 | $3.19 Billion | +13.64% |
| 2021-08-31 | $2.81 Billion | +6.23% |
| 2020-08-31 | $2.64 Billion | +3.21% |
| 2019-08-31 | $2.56 Billion | +11.11% |
| 2018-08-31 | $2.30 Billion | +44.04% |
| 2017-08-31 | $1.60 Billion | +6.89% |
| 2016-08-31 | $1.50 Billion | -14.94% |
| 2015-08-31 | $1.76 Billion | +16.62% |
| 2014-08-31 | $1.51 Billion | +12.21% |
| 2013-08-31 | $1.34 Billion | +13.10% |
| 2012-08-31 | $1.19 Billion | +12.01% |
| 2011-08-31 | $1.06 Billion | -6.62% |
| 2010-08-31 | $1.14 Billion | +10.14% |
| 2009-08-31 | $1.03 Billion | -20.95% |
| 2008-08-31 | $1.31 Billion | +11.96% |
| 2007-08-31 | $1.17 Billion | +56.43% |
| 2006-08-31 | $745.19 Million | +8.08% |
| 2005-08-31 | $689.48 Million | +3.91% |
| 2004-08-31 | $663.53 Million | -8.44% |
| 2003-08-31 | $724.69 Million | +1.10% |
| 2002-08-31 | $716.80 Million | +0.55% |
| 2001-08-31 | $712.88 Million | +52.60% |
| 2000-08-31 | $467.16 Million | +0.77% |
| 1999-08-31 | $463.60 Million | +61.48% |
| 1998-08-31 | $287.10 Million | +10.17% |
| 1997-08-31 | $260.60 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Cogeco Communications Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 5756.8% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (August 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $2.17 Billion | 68.62% |
| Common Stock | $858.08 Million | 27.17% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $145.85 Million | 4.62% |
| Total Equity | $3.16 Billion | 100.00% |
Cogeco Communications Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Cogeco Communications Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
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Tibet Tianlu Co Ltd
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$1.43 Billion |
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Ube Industries Ltd
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$1.43 Billion |
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Innovative Industrial Properties Inc
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$1.43 Billion |
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Visual China Group Co Ltd
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$1.43 Billion |
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AVI LTD RC-05
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$1.43 Billion |
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Hugo Boss AG
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$1.43 Billion |
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Shanghai Beite Technology Co
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$1.43 Billion |
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TravelSky Technology Limited
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$1.43 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Cogeco Communications Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 2,979,691,000 to 3,158,000,000, a change of 178,309,000 (6.0%).
- Net income of 322,361,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 155,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 23,445,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $322.36 Million | +10.21% |
| Dividends Paid | $155.00 Million | -4.91% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $23.45 Million | +0.74% |
| Other Changes | $-12.50 Million | -0.4% |
| Total Change | $- | 5.98% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Cogeco Communications Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 0.65x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 4.02x to 0.65x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-31 | $11.94 | $48.00 | x |
| 1998-08-31 | $10.60 | $48.00 | x |
| 1999-08-31 | $15.35 | $48.00 | x |
| 2000-08-31 | $14.01 | $48.00 | x |
| 2001-08-31 | $17.99 | $48.00 | x |
| 2002-08-31 | $17.97 | $48.00 | x |
| 2003-08-31 | $18.17 | $48.00 | x |
| 2004-08-31 | $13.40 | $48.00 | x |
| 2005-08-31 | $17.19 | $48.00 | x |
| 2006-08-31 | $18.55 | $48.00 | x |
| 2007-08-31 | $26.74 | $48.00 | x |
| 2008-08-31 | $26.77 | $48.00 | x |
| 2009-08-31 | $21.25 | $48.00 | x |
| 2010-08-31 | $23.33 | $48.00 | x |
| 2011-08-31 | $21.84 | $48.00 | x |
| 2012-08-31 | $24.27 | $48.00 | x |
| 2013-08-31 | $27.45 | $48.00 | x |
| 2014-08-31 | $30.66 | $48.00 | x |
| 2015-08-31 | $35.59 | $48.00 | x |
| 2016-08-31 | $30.51 | $48.00 | x |
| 2017-08-31 | $32.25 | $48.00 | x |
| 2018-08-31 | $39.58 | $48.00 | x |
| 2019-08-31 | $44.20 | $48.00 | x |
| 2020-08-31 | $46.37 | $48.00 | x |
| 2021-08-31 | $50.52 | $48.00 | x |
| 2022-08-31 | $59.07 | $48.00 | x |
| 2023-08-31 | $65.94 | $48.00 | x |
| 2024-08-31 | $69.54 | $48.00 | x |
| 2025-08-31 | $74.39 | $48.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Cogeco Communications Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 10.21%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 11.08%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.30x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.07x
- Recent ROE (10.21%) is above the historical average (7.82%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 6.87% | 7.54% | 0.26x | 3.50x | $-8.16 Million |
| 1998 | 11.32% | 11.33% | 0.28x | 3.56x | $3.79 Million |
| 1999 | 6.26% | 8.91% | 0.30x | 2.37x | $-17.36 Million |
| 2000 | 2.50% | 3.14% | 0.26x | 3.06x | $-35.05 Million |
| 2001 | 0.82% | 1.33% | 0.25x | 2.50x | $-65.47 Million |
| 2002 | 0.53% | 0.85% | 0.24x | 2.56x | $-67.89 Million |
| 2003 | 1.09% | 1.64% | 0.26x | 2.53x | $-64.59 Million |
| 2004 | -4.85% | -6.11% | 0.30x | 2.65x | $-98.55 Million |
| 2005 | 4.17% | 5.18% | 0.32x | 2.55x | $-40.23 Million |
| 2006 | 8.80% | 10.57% | 0.24x | 3.49x | $-8.96 Million |
| 2007 | 7.27% | 9.02% | 0.35x | 2.33x | $-31.88 Million |
| 2008 | 10.21% | 12.38% | 0.36x | 2.31x | $2.77 Million |
| 2009 | -24.88% | -21.08% | 0.46x | 2.58x | $-359.84 Million |
| 2010 | 13.84% | 12.28% | 0.47x | 2.38x | $43.67 Million |
| 2011 | -4.49% | -3.50% | 0.50x | 2.58x | $-153.77 Million |
| 2012 | 18.93% | 17.61% | 0.44x | 2.45x | $106.12 Million |
| 2013 | 13.76% | 10.92% | 0.32x | 3.91x | $50.49 Million |
| 2014 | 13.89% | 10.75% | 0.38x | 3.43x | $58.62 Million |
| 2015 | 14.65% | 12.61% | 0.34x | 3.42x | $81.85 Million |
| 2016 | -12.67% | -8.71% | 0.41x | 3.57x | $-339.24 Million |
| 2017 | 18.71% | 13.44% | 0.42x | 3.34x | $139.30 Million |
| 2018 | 17.83% | 14.48% | 0.34x | 3.64x | $154.10 Million |
| 2019 | 18.88% | 17.81% | 0.34x | 3.16x | $195.37 Million |
| 2020 | 16.54% | 15.74% | 0.35x | 3.00x | $148.35 Million |
| 2021 | 16.62% | 15.99% | 0.34x | 3.04x | $160.00 Million |
| 2022 | 15.39% | 14.59% | 0.31x | 3.37x | $148.19 Million |
| 2023 | 13.26% | 13.15% | 0.31x | 3.30x | $96.49 Million |
| 2024 | 11.26% | 11.27% | 0.31x | 3.25x | $37.56 Million |
| 2025 | 10.21% | 11.08% | 0.30x | 3.07x | $6.56 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Cogeco Communications Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Telecom Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Telecom Services
- Average net assets among peers: $44,462,353,944
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -3489.80%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cogeco Communications Inc (CGEAF) | $3.76 Billion | 6.87% | 1.60x | $1.43 Billion |
| Airtel Africa Plc (AARTY) | $2.77 Billion | 7.93% | 3.33x | $6.92 Billion |
| Airborne Wireless Network (ABWN) | $106.58K | -34635.01% | 3.96x | $437.69K |
| Access-Power & Co. Inc (ACCR) | $753.00 | -0.13% | 3.17x | $572.84K |
| Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. (AD) | $3.69 Billion | 0.33% | 0.85x | $745.85 Million |
| Alvarion Ltd (ALVRQ) | $122.09 Million | -80.66% | 0.76x | $0.97 |
| América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V. (AMXOF) | $437.83 Billion | 17.39% | 2.70x | $12.75 Billion |
| Alpha One Inc (AOAO) | $27.96 Million | -1.08% | 0.50x | $11.15 Million |
| American Nortel Communications Inc (ARTM) | $333.42K | -8.16% | 0.37x | $213.62 |
| Vapor Hub International Inc. (ASHI) | $15.12K | -175.34% | 0.19x | $5.26K |
| Anterix Inc (ATEX) | $180.76 Million | -23.23% | 0.09x | $481.87 Million |