January 2, 2025
Top 10 Stock Cogent Communications Sell Recommendation
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Snapshot: Cogent Communications – Top 10 Stock in Dow Jones U.S. Telecommunications Index
Cogent Communications is listed as a top 10 stock on January 02, 2025 in the market index D.J. US Telecom because of its high performance in at least one of the Obermatt investment strategies. All consolidated Obermatt Ranks are below-average. Based on the Obermatt Method, an investment in the company is not advisable today. Based on the Obermatt 360° View of 1 (1% performer), Obermatt issues an overall sell recommendation for Cogent Communications on January 02, 2025.
Snapshot: Obermatt Ranks
| Country | USA |
| Industry | Alternative Carriers |
| Index | NASDAQ, D.J. US Telecom |
| Size class | Large |
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360° View: Obermatt 360° View Cogent Communications Sell
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| VALUE | 1 |
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| GROWTH | 23 |
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| SAFETY | 25 |
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| SENTIMENT | 27 |
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| 360° VIEW | 1 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 1 (better than 1% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock Cogent Communications are critical, mostly below average. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with all four indicators below average for Cogent Communications. The consolidated Value Rank has a low rank of 1 which means that the share price of Cogent Communications is on the higher side compared with typical size in indicators such as revenues, profits, and invested capital. This means the stock price is higher than for 99% of alternative stocks in the same industry. The consolidated Growth Rank also has a low rank of 23, which means that the company exhibits below-average growth momentum when looking at financial metrics such as revenue, profit, and invested capital growth as well as stock returns. This means that growth is lower than for 23% of competitors in the same industry. The consolidated Safety Rank has a riskier rank of 25, which means that the company has a riskier financing structure than 75% comparable companies when looking at the amount of its debt, its refinancing requirements, and its ability to service debt. Finally, the consolidated Sentiment Rank has a low rank of 27, which means that professional investors are more pessimistic about the stock than for 73% of alternative investment opportunities. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 1, Cogent Communications is worse than 99% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. This means that Cogent Communications shares are on the riskier side for investors. As all consolidated Obermatt Ranks are below-average, this is a risky stock investment proposition, especially since professional investor sentiment, the consolidated Obermatt Sentiment Rank, is also low at 27. The negative market view on Cogent Communications may stem from the high stock price (low value), the low level of growth, or the risky financing structures. That's several problems with no good news anywhere. Based on the current information, we don’t see any compelling arguments to make a case for this stock investment. The company may have a strong future which would justify the high stock price, but this is not confirmed by investor behavior today. While Cogent Communications may have a bright future, it is reflected in neither the financial indicators nor the market sentiment. ...read more
Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for Cogent Communications only reserved
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 27 (better than 27% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Cogent Communications is below industry average. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with three out of four metrics below average for Cogent Communications. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 65 (better than 65% of alternative investments), which means that, currently, stock research analysts tend to recommend a stock investment in the company. This is a good sign, were it not for Analyst Opinions Change with a low rank of 25, which means that currently, stock research experts are changing their opinions for the worse. In other words, they are getting more critical of a stock investment in Cogent Communications. The Professional Investors rank is also low at 42, meaning that professional investors hold less stock in this company than in 58% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to invest in other companies. Even worse, Market Pulse has a low rank of 20, which means that the current professional news and professional social networks are critical of this company (more negative news than for 80% of competitors). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 27 (less encouraging than 73% compared with investment alternatives), Cogent Communications has a reputation among professional investors that is below that of its competitors. There are several negative sentiment signals, with only the Analyst Opinions Rank above average. This could be a stock with a long reputation for being positive but where things are worsening. Most analysts may not see it yet, but some have, and the professionals are already quite pessimistic. Proceed with caution when investing in this stock. ...read more
Value Strategy: Cogent Communications Stock Price Value low
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 1 (worse than 99% compared with alternatives), Cogent Communications shares are significantly more expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators below average for Cogent Communications. Only the metric dividend yield has an above-average rank, reflecting that dividend practices are expected to be higher than 80% of comparable companies, making the stock an attractive buy for dividend investors. However, dividend investors may get disappointed because all other critical financial indicators are below the market median: Price-to-Sales is 13 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profits is higher than 87% of comparable companies, indicating a low value concerning Cogent Communications's sales levels. The same is valid for Price-to-Profit (also referred to as price-earnings, P/E) with a rank of 6 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profit levels is higher than 94% of comparable companies. In addition, Price-to-Book (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Book Rank of 1 is also low. Compared with invested capital, the stock price is higher than for 99% of comparable investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 1, is a sell recommendation based on Cogent Communications's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Should dividend investors pick Cogent Communications? The company-reported financials speak against it. The company is expensive compared with revenue and invested capital levels, two reliable company size indicators. In addition, it currently has a low level of profits. How can future dividends be paid in the case that profits remain low? Dividend investors should choose Cogent Communications only if they reasonably expect the low current profit levels to be transitory. ...read more
Growth Strategy: Cogent Communications Growth Momentum negative
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 23 (better than 23% compared with alternatives), Cogent Communications shows one of the most restricted growth dynamics in its industry. There is little momentum in this company. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with half of the indicators below and half above average for Cogent Communications. Sales Growth has a rank of 51 which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow more than 51% of its competitors. Stock Returns are also above average with a rank of 55. But Capital Growth has only a rank of 23, which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow its invested capital less than 77% of its competitors. Profit Growth is also low, with a rank of only 8, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow its profits below average. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 23, is a sell recommendation for growth and momentum investors. This is a surprising picture, as the messages from the operating growth indicators of revenues, profits, and invested capital are mixed, while stock returns are above average. It may indicate new intellectual properties, such as brand improvement or a strong market position that shows in revenues but not in the capital. The low profit-growth rate may indicate an early phase where costs are still high, and revenues don't fully cover upfront investments or fixed costs. The positive investor outlook with a 55% peer outperformance is reaffirmed in this case which may be a good sign for an investment into a well-protected high-growth company. This fact needs to be confirmed by researching the company website and press. ...read more
Safety Strategy: Cogent Communications Debt Financing Safety below-average
| SAFETY METRICS | January 2, 2025 | |||||||
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| LEVERAGE | 16 |
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| REFINANCING | 80 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 4 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 25 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 25 (better than 25% compared with alternatives), the company Cogent Communications has financing practices on the riskier side, which means that their overall debt burden is above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of Cogent Communications is also risky, it only means that the company is on the riskier side in respect to bankruptcy in case things turn sour, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, with just one indicator above average for Cogent Communications and the other two below average. Refinancing is at 80, meaning the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 80% of its competitors. But Leverage is high with a rank of 16, meaning the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 84% of its competitors. Liquidity is also on the riskier side with a rank of 4, meaning the company generates less profit to service its debt than 96% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 25 (worse than 75% compared with alternatives), Cogent Communications has a financing structure that is riskier than that of its competitors. A good Refinancing Rank means that the problems of the company may not be around the corner. But high Leverage is only good if things go well, and low Liquidity is a signal for caution. The financing signals for Cogent Communications are on the riskier side, requiring the company's future to be on the safer side. Investors may want to look at Growth and Sentiment ranks before making an investment decision. ...read more
Combined financial peformance: Cogent Communications Lowest Financial Performance
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| VALUE | 1 |
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| GROWTH | 23 |
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| SAFETY | 4 |
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| COMBINED | 1 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 1 (worse than 99% compared with investment alternatives), Cogent Communications (Alternative Carriers, USA) shares have lower financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Cogent Communications are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 1 (worse than 99% of alternatives), show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 23), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 25), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 1, is a sell recommendation based on Cogent Communications's financial characteristics. As the company Cogent Communications's key financial metrics all exhibit below-average performance, such as low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 1), low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 23), and risky financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 25), it is a somewhat questionable stock investment, where the risk of paying too much for the shares is significant, unless the company has an exceptionally bright future. Such poor financial performance sometimes indicates that the company's business is all concentrated in some distant future. This is sometimes the case for high-tech or biotechnology companies. If they own properties that only provide cash flows in the future, the stock may look excessively expensive and risky today. In such cases, the Obermatt Method has limited value as it is based on facts we can observe today. If the facts are all in the future, stock investing becomes guesswork, and this should only be a driver in a limited number of investments that should only amount to a small fraction of a safe portfolio. ...read more
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