(CCOI) Cogent Communications - Ratings and Ratios

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

CCOI: Internet Access, Private Networks, Data Center Services

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. operates as a global telecommunications company, specializing in high-speed Internet access, private networking solutions, and data center colocation services. With operations spanning North America, Europe, Oceania, South America, and Africa, Cogent serves a diverse range of industries, including law firms, financial institutions, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and other professional services businesses. Their customer base extends to Internet service providers, telephone and cable companies, web hosting firms, media service providers, mobile operators, content delivery networks, and commercial content providers.

The company distinguishes itself by offering both on-net and off-net services. On-net services are provided to customers in buildings directly connected to Cogents network, ensuring high-speed, reliable connectivity. For those not directly connected, Cogent offers off-net services, utilizing other carriers infrastructure for the last mile. This approach ensures comprehensive coverage and service availability, catering to both small and medium-sized businesses and larger bandwidth-intensive organizations.

Additionally, Cogent operates data centers that enable customers to collocate their equipment, providing direct access to their network. This service is particularly valuable for organizations requiring secure, high-performance data storage and distribution solutions. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., Cogent has established itself as a key player in the telecommunications sector, known for its robust infrastructure and customer-centric services.

Financially, Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCOI) has a market capitalization of approximately $3,693.49 million USD. The companys current P/E ratio is 109.19, with a forward P/E of 5000.00, reflecting market expectations for future growth. The price-to-book ratio stands at 11.42, and the price-to-sales ratio is 3.78, indicating a premium valuation relative to its assets and revenue. These metrics provide investors with a clear view of the companys financial standing and market positioning.

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CCOI Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 2,554m
Sector Communication Services
Industry Telecom Services
GiC Sub-Industry Alternative Carriers
IPO / Inception 2002-02-05

CCOI Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 6.96
Fundamental -21.1
Dividend Rating 79.3
Rel. Strength -28.8
Analysts 3.58/5
Fair Price Momentum 47.43 USD
Fair Price DCF -

CCOI Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 6.39%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.81%
Annual Growth 5y 7.15%
Payout Consistency 100.0%

CCOI Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -90.5%
Growth Correlation 12m 37.3%
Growth Correlation 5y 47.6%
CAGR 5y -4.72%
CAGR/Max DD 5y -0.12
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.61
Alpha -19.48
Beta 0.381
Volatility 31.00%
Current Volume 411.4k
Average Volume 20d 510.6k
What is the price of CCOI stocks?
As of April 27, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 53.53 with a total of 411,448 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +3.94%, over one month by -16.22%, over three months by -26.84% and over the past year by -12.78%.
Is Cogent Communications a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Cogent Communications is currently (April 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of -21.13 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of CCOI as of April 2025 is 47.43. This means that CCOI is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -11.4%.
Is CCOI a buy, sell or hold?
Cogent Communications has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.58. Therefor, it is recommend to hold CCOI.
  • Strong Buy: 5
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 3
  • Sell: 2
  • Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecast for CCOI stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, CCOI Cogent Communications will be worth about 51.2 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 53.53. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -4.32%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 80.9 51.1%
Analysts Target Price 82.1 53.4%
ValueRay Target Price 51.2 -4.3%