Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.

  • Market Cap: Small Cap
  • Industry: Telecom - Services
  • ISIN: US19239V3024
USD
18.75
-1.24 (-6.2%)
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stock-summaryPrice Point
High/Low

1Day

52 Week

Valuation
Technical
Day's Volume

CASH

1.04 M

Shareholding (Mar 2025)

FII

12.21%

Held by 129 FIIs

DII

38.6%

Held by 54 DIIs

Promoter

1.99%

How big is Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.?

22-Jun-2025

As of Jun 18, Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. has a market capitalization of $2.33 billion, with net sales of $1.02 billion and a net profit of -$190.81 million over the last four quarters. The company reported shareholder's funds of $222.85 million and total assets of $3.45 billion as of Dec 24.

Market Cap: As of Jun 18, Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. has a market capitalization of 2,326.25 million, categorizing it as a Small Cap company.<BR><BR>Recent Quarterly Performance: For the latest four quarters, Cogent Communications reported net sales of 1,016.98 million and a net profit of -190.81 million.<BR><BR>Balance Sheet Snapshot: As of Dec 24, the company reported shareholder's funds of 222.85 million and total assets of 3,450.91 million.

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What does Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. do?

22-Jun-2025

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. is a small-cap provider of Internet access and IP communications services, with recent net sales of $247 million and a net profit of -$52 million. The company has a market cap of $2.33 billion and a dividend yield of 8.40%.

Overview:<BR>Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. is a facility-based provider of Internet access and Internet Protocol (IP) communications services in the Telecom - Services industry, categorized as a small-cap company.<BR><BR>Financial Snapshot:<BR>Most recent Net Sales: 247 Million (Quarterly Results - Mar 2025) <BR>Most recent Net Profit: -52 Million (Quarterly Results - Mar 2025) <BR>Market cap: USD 2,326.25 Million (Small Cap)<BR><BR>Key Metrics:<BR>Dividend Yield: 8.40% <BR>Debt Equity: 9.36 <BR>Return on Equity: -127.25% <BR>Price to Book: 16.29<BR><BR>Contact Details:<BR>Address: 2450 N St NW, WASHINGTON DC: 20037-3052 <BR>Tel: 1 202 2954200 <BR>Fax: 1 302 6365454

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Should I buy, sell or hold Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.?

22-Jun-2025

Who are in the management team of Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.?

22-Jun-2025

As of March 2022, the management team of Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. is led by Mr. David Schaeffer as Chairman, President, and CEO, alongside independent directors Mr. David Bath, Mr. Steven Brooks, Mr. Lewis Ferguson, Ms. Carolyn Katz, and Ms. Sheryl Kennedy.

As of March 2022, the management team of Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. includes Mr. David Schaeffer, who serves as the Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Directors also features several independent directors: Mr. David Bath, Mr. Steven Brooks, Mr. Lewis Ferguson, Ms. Carolyn Katz, and Ms. Sheryl Kennedy.

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Is Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. overvalued or undervalued?

20-Sep-2025

As of February 27, 2025, Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. is considered risky and overvalued due to a negative P/E ratio, high valuation ratios compared to peers, and significant underperformance against the S&P 500.

As of 27 February 2025, the valuation grade for Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. has moved from expensive to risky, indicating a deterioration in its valuation outlook. The company appears to be overvalued, particularly given its negative P/E ratio and poor return metrics. Key ratios include a Price to Book Value of 16.52, an EV to EBITDA of 27.56, and an EV to Sales of 3.64, all of which suggest significant valuation concerns relative to its financial performance.<BR><BR>When compared to peers, Cogent Communications has a notably higher EV to EBITDA ratio than Lumen Technologies, Inc. at 6.67, and a worse P/E ratio than Frontier Communications, which stands at -34.45. This highlights the company's relative overvaluation in the telecom services sector. Additionally, the stock has underperformed against the S&P 500, with a year-to-date return of -50.80% compared to the index's gain of 12.22%, reinforcing the negative valuation sentiment.

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Is Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. technically bullish or bearish?

20-Sep-2025

As of August 7, 2025, Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. is in a bearish trend, supported by negative technical indicators such as bearish MACD readings, moving averages, and KST, despite a recent 5.45% weekly return, the year-to-date return remains significantly negative at -50.80%.

As of 7 August 2025, the technical trend for Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. has changed from mildly bearish to bearish. The current stance is bearish, with key indicators supporting this view including bearish MACD readings on both weekly and monthly time frames, bearish moving averages on the daily chart, and a bearish KST on both weekly and monthly periods. Additionally, Bollinger Bands indicate a bearish trend on the monthly and mildly bearish on the weekly. The Dow Theory shows a mildly bearish trend weekly with no trend monthly. <BR><BR>Despite a recent 1-week return of 5.45% compared to the S&P 500's 1.05%, the year-to-date return is significantly negative at -50.80%, contrasting sharply with the S&P 500's 12.22% gain. Overall, the technical indicators suggest a strong bearish sentiment for the stock.

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Low ability to service debt as the company has a high Debt to EBITDA ratio of 5.83 times

  • Low ability to service debt as the company has a high Debt to EBITDA ratio of 5.83 times
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The company has declared Negative results for the last 4 consecutive quarters

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Risky - Negative Operating Profits

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Consistent Underperformance against the benchmark over the last 3 years

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Stock DNA
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Industry

Telecom - Services

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Market cap

USD 1,814 Million (Small Cap)

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P/E

NA (Loss Making)

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Industry P/E

NA

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Dividend Yield

10.86%

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Debt Equity

31.75

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Return on Equity

-451.43%

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Price to Book

38.87

Revenue and Profits:
Net Sales:
246 Million
(Quarterly Results - Jun 2025)
Net Profit:
-58 Million
stock-summaryTotal Returns
Total Returns (Price + Dividend) stock-summary
TimePeriod
Price Return
Dividend Return
Total Return
3 Months
-48.1%
0%
-48.1%
6 Months
-60.51%
0%
-60.51%
1 Year
-76.74%
0%
-76.74%
2 Years
-71.35%
0%
-71.35%
3 Years
-67.4%
0%
-67.4%
4 Years
-74.74%
0%
-74.74%
5 Years
-67.74%
0%
-67.74%

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. for the last several years.

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stock-summaryKey Factors
Quality key factors stock-summary
Factor
Value
Sales Growth (5y)
12.39%
EBIT Growth (5y)
-208.76%
EBIT to Interest (avg)
0.32
Debt to EBITDA (avg)
5.83
Net Debt to Equity (avg)
9.36
Sales to Capital Employed (avg)
0.65
Tax Ratio
22.27%
Dividend Payout Ratio
0
Pledged Shares
0
Institutional Holding
100.00%
ROCE (avg)
33.10%
ROE (avg)
122.21%
Valuation key factors
Factor
Value
P/E Ratio
NA (Loss Making)
Industry P/E
Price to Book Value
16.52
EV to EBIT
-21.88
EV to EBITDA
27.56
EV to Capital Employed
2.50
EV to Sales
3.64
PEG Ratio
NA
Dividend Yield
8.28%
ROCE (Latest)
-11.42%
ROE (Latest)
-127.25%
Technicals key factors
Indicator
Weekly
Monthly
MACD
Bearish
Bearish
RSI
Bullish
Bullish
Bollinger Bands
Mildly Bearish
Bearish
Moving Averages
Bearish (Daily)
KST
Bearish
Bearish
Dow Theory
No Trend
Mildly Bearish
OBV
Mildly Bearish
Bullish
stock-summary Technical Indicator Scale: Bearish, Mildly Bearish, Sideways, Mildly Bullish, Bullish  Turned 
stock-summaryShareholding
Shareholding Snapshot : Mar 2025stock-summary
Shareholding Compare (%holding) stock-summary
Majority shareholders

Domestic Funds

Domestic Funds

Held in 79 Schemes (47.17%)

Foreign Institutions

Held by 129 Foreign Institutions (12.21%)

Strategic Entities with highest holding

Highest Public shareholder

stock-summaryFinancial
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Quarterly Results Snapshot (Consolidated) - Jun'25 - QoQstock-summary
Jun'25
Mar'25
Change(%)
Net Sales
246.20
247.00
-0.32%
Operating Profit (PBDIT) excl Other Income
43.80
35.70
22.69%
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39.80
34.20
16.37%
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-5.60
0.00
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-57.80
-52.00
-11.15%
Operating Profit Margin (Excl OI)
-127.80%
-163.10%
3.53%
USD in Million.
Direction Arrows
Net Sales

QoQ Growth in quarter ended Jun 2025 is -0.32% vs -2.10% in Mar 2025

Direction Arrows
Consolidated Net Profit

QoQ Growth in quarter ended Jun 2025 is -11.15% vs -20.09% in Mar 2025

Annual Results Snapshot (Consolidated) - Dec'24stock-summary
Dec'24
Dec'23
Change(%)
Net Sales
1,036.10
940.90
10.12%
Operating Profit (PBDIT) excl Other Income
118.50
121.40
-2.39%
Interest
123.30
106.80
15.45%
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-18.10
-5.10
-254.90%
Consolidate Net Profit
-204.10
1,273.40
-116.03%
Operating Profit Margin (Excl OI)
-173.30%
-117.80%
-5.55%
USD in Million.
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Net Sales

YoY Growth in year ended Dec 2024 is 10.12% vs 56.92% in Dec 2023

Direction Arrows
Consolidated Net Profit

YoY Growth in year ended Dec 2024 is -116.03% vs 24,868.63% in Dec 2023

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About Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. stock-summary
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Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.
Telecom - Services
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. is a facility-based provider of Internet access and Internet Protocol (IP) communications services. The Company's network is designed and optimized to transmit data using IP. The Company delivers its services to small and medium-sized businesses, communications service providers and other bandwidth-intensive organizations in North America, Europe and Asia. The Company offers on-net Internet access services through its own facilities, which run from its network to its customers' premises. It offers its on-net services to customers located in buildings that are physically connected to its network. Its on-net service consists of Internet access and IP connectivity ranging from 100 Megabits per second to 100 Gigabits per second of bandwidth. It provides its on-net Internet access services to its net-centric and corporate customers. Its network consists of in-building riser facilities, metropolitan optical networks and inter-city transport facilities.
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Company Details
2450 N St NW , WASHINGTON DC : 20037-3052
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Tel: 1 202 2954200
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