Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (CCOI) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1280 data points (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16)
Cogent carries over one-fifth of the world's internet traffic on its network, providing high-capacity services to businesses. Cogent's netcentric customers, which contribute nearly half of total re...
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (CCOI) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 74.44 (historical range: 2.30–715.09, median: 94.13), placing it at the 40th percentile — near its historical average, P/S ratio of 0.43 (range: 0.38–6.41, 1th percentile — cheap relative to its history).
Over the historical period (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16), Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.'s P/E ratio has contracted by 55% over the observed period (from an average of 143.7 to 64.7).
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 74.44 | 94.13 | 40th | near its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 0.43 | 3.73 | 1th | cheap relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 3.54% | 3.32% | 72th | below its historical average |
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (CCOI) Valuation & P/E History
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (CCOI) is a US-listed stock operating in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Communications Services, Nec industry currently trading at $8.12 with a market capitalization of $0.4 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for CCOI based on 1280 data points covering 2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 74.44 is below the historical median of 94.13, placing CCOI at the 40th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 0.43 compares to a median of 3.73.
CCOI Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether CCOI is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests CCOI is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is CCOI Overvalued or Undervalued?
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 21 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive CCOI is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full CCOI analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.CCOI trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.