Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.
CCOICommunication ServicesNASDAQTelecom Services · Last scanned May 28, 2026
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Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides high-speed Internet access, private network, and data center colocation space services in North America, South America,. With a market capitalization of $1.08B, it sits in small-cap territory. It offers on-net Internet access and private network services to law firms, financial services firms, and advertising and marketing firms, as well as heath care providers, educational institutions and other professional services businesses, other Internet service providers, telephone companies, cable television companies, web hosting companies, media service providers, mobile phone operators, content delivery network companies, and commercial content and application service providers.
Market Cap
$1.08B
Beta
0.83
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
-7.33
EPS (TTM)
$-3.54
EPS (Fwd)
$-2.95
ROE
-877.3%
ROA
-1.6%
Cash
$140.3M
Total Debt
$2.66B
Free CF
-$108.7M
52W Change
-54.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, CCOI has $140.3M in cash with $2.66B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$108.7M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. Return on equity stands at -877.3%, which is negative for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. Revenue has grown from $599.6M (2022) to $975.8M (2025), reflecting a 63% increase over the period.
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing CCOI's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.