TSE:CCA

Cogeco Communications (CCA.TO)

57.16
+0.01 (0.02%)
as of Sep 11, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 9 opinions in the last 12 months.

Cogeco Communications (CCA-T) faces significant challenges across its business segments due to intense competition from digital and telecom providers, particularly in the Canadian market. While the company has become cash flow positive and covers its dividend, its growth prospects remain limited as it competes with larger and more diversified firms. Analysts see potential upsides, with some estimating a 25% increase in stock value, primarily backed by stable revenue from essential services. However, concerns are raised regarding its U.S. subsidiary, which is struggling amidst fierce competition, and analysts express caution about the company's future and strategic decisions, especially in light of family ownership considerations. Overall, while yielding above 6%, the competitiveness and long-term viability of Cogeco's business model are under scrutiny, prompting recommendations to consider alternatives such as Rogers or Quebecor for better growth opportunities.

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Cautious
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Undervalued
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Mar 21/11. Up 9.4%.)
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(A Top Pick Oct 1/10. Up 27.23%.)
PAST TOP PICK
(Top Pick July 28/10, Up 38.19%) Sold after quite a run in a short period of time. It was above what he felt it was worth. Wouldn’t buy it here. It would have to pull back substantially.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 1/10. Up 24.67%) Sold his holdings in January.
TOP PICK
Cogeco Cable Inc Bond 5.15% 16-Nov-2020. Exposure in Portugal is starting to turn around. Trading a little below par. Triple B Rating.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 8/09. Up 18.41%.) Still likes.
TOP PICK
2nd largest cable operator in Ontario/Quebec corridor with some have facilities in Portugal. Comparing EV/EBITDA multiples to Rogers (RCI.B-T) they are almost 2 points lower and 10 to 15 points lower in penetration giving it a lot more potential. 1.5% dividend.
TOP PICK
Punished severely for their exposure to Portugal assets but a lot of that has been written off. Have some very desirable assets in Canada. Cash flow positive.
COMMENT
He owns this one primarily for the strong Canadian cable operations. Not too happy with the Portuguese operations which have lost money. Very attractive target for other cable companies.
TOP PICK
Valuation is depressed because of acquisition in Portugal. Doing very well in Canada with growth on all the metrics. Positive metrics in a very strong asset. Portugal is not working out, but it is priced into the market. It is not giving them any value to the assets. They ran out of opportunities to acquire here, which is a good sign.
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(Market Call Minute.)
DON'T BUY
Canadian operations are excellent, but the problem is the Portugal investment. They don’t make money there. This under performing asset is hurting the stock. Little bit of upside potential.
TOP PICK
4th largest cable operator in Canada situated in Ontario and Quebec and trades at about 5X EBITDA. Have a large business in Portugal and the market is putting a negative value on this asset. If they do anything with this such as selling it off, improving it, etc. there will be considerable upside. Could be an M&A target.
TOP PICK
Tend to have very good solid franchise areas in Canada. Come pulling on a valuation basis to others. Hurt because of their Portugal assets, which have been in a lot of trouble. Expected to cash flow about $8 a share over the next couple of years. Volatility should be low compared to other industries.
TOP PICK
Pure cable play. Has severe problems in Portugal but that is totally priced out of this stock. You are buying it for half the value compared to buying one of the others. Good balance sheet.
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