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CCOI vs. IRDM, LILA, LILAK, NEXN, and GOGO

Should you buy Cogent Communications stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Cogent Communications with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Cogent Communications include Iridium Communications (IRDM), Liberty Latin America (LILA), Liberty Global (LILAK), Nexxen International (NEXN), and Gogo (GOGO).

How does Cogent Communications compare to Iridium Communications?

Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:IRDM) and Cogent Communications (NASDAQ:CCOI) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Iridium Communications had 25 more articles in the media than Cogent Communications. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for Iridium Communications and 9 mentions for Cogent Communications. Iridium Communications' average media sentiment score of 0.69 beat Cogent Communications' score of 0.13 indicating that Iridium Communications is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Iridium Communications
16 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
12 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Cogent Communications
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

84.4% of Iridium Communications shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.5% of Cogent Communications shares are held by institutional investors. 2.7% of Iridium Communications shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.2% of Cogent Communications shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Iridium Communications currently has a consensus price target of $38.67, suggesting a potential downside of 30.61%. Cogent Communications has a consensus price target of $24.90, suggesting a potential upside of 74.37%. Given Cogent Communications' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Cogent Communications is more favorable than Iridium Communications.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Iridium Communications
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13
Cogent Communications
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18

Iridium Communications has a net margin of 12.05% compared to Cogent Communications' net margin of -17.53%. Iridium Communications' return on equity of 22.76% beat Cogent Communications' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Iridium Communications12.05% 22.76% 4.15%
Cogent Communications -17.53%-842.48%-5.40%

Iridium Communications has a beta of 0.89, suggesting that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cogent Communications has a beta of 0.77, suggesting that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the broader market.

Iridium Communications has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Cogent Communications. Cogent Communications is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Iridium Communications, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Iridium Communications$875.84M6.73$114.37M$0.9956.28
Cogent Communications$975.77M0.73-$182.17M-$3.55N/A

Iridium Communications pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Cogent Communications pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Iridium Communications pays out 60.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Cogent Communications pays out -2.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Iridium Communications has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Cogent Communications has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years.

Summary

Iridium Communications beats Cogent Communications on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cogent Communications compare to Liberty Latin America?

Cogent Communications (NASDAQ:CCOI) and Liberty Latin America (NASDAQ:LILA) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, valuation, earnings, risk and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Liberty Latin America had 9 more articles in the media than Cogent Communications. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Liberty Latin America and 9 mentions for Cogent Communications. Liberty Latin America's average media sentiment score of 1.76 beat Cogent Communications' score of 0.13 indicating that Liberty Latin America is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cogent Communications
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Liberty Latin America
9 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Cogent Communications currently has a consensus target price of $24.90, suggesting a potential upside of 74.37%. Liberty Latin America has a consensus target price of $10.00, suggesting a potential upside of 26.26%. Given Cogent Communications' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Cogent Communications is more favorable than Liberty Latin America.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cogent Communications
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18
Liberty Latin America
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Liberty Latin America has a net margin of -11.20% compared to Cogent Communications' net margin of -17.53%. Liberty Latin America's return on equity of -45.66% beat Cogent Communications' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cogent Communications-17.53% -842.48% -5.40%
Liberty Latin America -11.20%-45.66%-4.11%

Cogent Communications has a beta of 0.77, indicating that its share price is 23% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Liberty Latin America has a beta of 0.74, indicating that its share price is 26% less volatile than the broader market.

Cogent Communications has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Liberty Latin America. Cogent Communications is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Liberty Latin America, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cogent Communications$975.77M0.73-$182.17M-$3.55N/A
Liberty Latin America$4.44B0.36-$611.20M-$2.48N/A

92.5% of Cogent Communications shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 18.5% of Liberty Latin America shares are held by institutional investors. 4.2% of Cogent Communications shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.3% of Liberty Latin America shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Liberty Latin America beats Cogent Communications on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cogent Communications compare to Liberty Global?

Cogent Communications (NASDAQ:CCOI) and Liberty Global (NASDAQ:LILAK) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability and risk.

Liberty Global has a net margin of -11.20% compared to Cogent Communications' net margin of -17.53%. Liberty Global's return on equity of -43.70% beat Cogent Communications' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cogent Communications-17.53% -842.48% -5.40%
Liberty Global -11.20%-43.70%-4.15%

Cogent Communications has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Liberty Global. Cogent Communications is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Liberty Global, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cogent Communications$975.77M0.73-$182.17M-$3.55N/A
Liberty Global$4.44B0.36-$611.20M-$2.48N/A

In the previous week, Liberty Global had 7 more articles in the media than Cogent Communications. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Liberty Global and 9 mentions for Cogent Communications. Liberty Global's average media sentiment score of 1.75 beat Cogent Communications' score of 0.13 indicating that Liberty Global is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cogent Communications
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Liberty Global
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

92.5% of Cogent Communications shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 53.0% of Liberty Global shares are held by institutional investors. 4.2% of Cogent Communications shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 9.7% of Liberty Global shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Cogent Communications has a beta of 0.77, meaning that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Liberty Global has a beta of 0.71, meaning that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

Cogent Communications presently has a consensus price target of $24.90, indicating a potential upside of 74.37%. Liberty Global has a consensus price target of $8.20, indicating a potential upside of 3.93%. Given Cogent Communications' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Cogent Communications is more favorable than Liberty Global.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cogent Communications
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18
Liberty Global
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Summary

Liberty Global beats Cogent Communications on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cogent Communications compare to Nexxen International?

Cogent Communications (NASDAQ:CCOI) and Nexxen International (NASDAQ:NEXN) are both small-cap wireless national industry companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, risk, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership and dividends.

Cogent Communications currently has a consensus price target of $24.90, suggesting a potential upside of 74.37%. Nexxen International has a consensus price target of $11.17, suggesting a potential upside of 17.05%. Given Cogent Communications' higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Cogent Communications is more favorable than Nexxen International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cogent Communications
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18
Nexxen International
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

In the previous week, Cogent Communications had 3 more articles in the media than Nexxen International. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Cogent Communications and 6 mentions for Nexxen International. Nexxen International's average media sentiment score of 0.71 beat Cogent Communications' score of 0.13 indicating that Nexxen International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cogent Communications
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Nexxen International
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Nexxen International has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Cogent Communications. Cogent Communications is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Nexxen International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cogent Communications$975.77M0.73-$182.17M-$3.55N/A
Nexxen International$364.78M1.47$25.04M$0.3031.80

Cogent Communications has a beta of 0.77, indicating that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Nexxen International has a beta of 1.64, indicating that its stock price is 64% more volatile than the broader market.

Nexxen International has a net margin of 4.85% compared to Cogent Communications' net margin of -17.53%. Nexxen International's return on equity of 7.78% beat Cogent Communications' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cogent Communications-17.53% -842.48% -5.40%
Nexxen International 4.85%7.78%4.94%

92.5% of Cogent Communications shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.2% of Nexxen International shares are held by institutional investors. 4.2% of Cogent Communications shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Nexxen International beats Cogent Communications on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cogent Communications compare to Gogo?

Gogo (NASDAQ:GOGO) and Cogent Communications (NASDAQ:CCOI) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Gogo has a beta of 1.09, indicating that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cogent Communications has a beta of 0.77, indicating that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the broader market.

Gogo presently has a consensus target price of $9.50, indicating a potential upside of 173.78%. Cogent Communications has a consensus target price of $24.90, indicating a potential upside of 74.37%. Given Gogo's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Gogo is more favorable than Cogent Communications.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Gogo
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67
Cogent Communications
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18

Gogo has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Cogent Communications. Cogent Communications is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gogo, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Gogo$910.49M0.52$12.92M$0.1131.55
Cogent Communications$975.77M0.73-$182.17M-$3.55N/A

Gogo has a net margin of 1.54% compared to Cogent Communications' net margin of -17.53%. Gogo's return on equity of 37.53% beat Cogent Communications' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Gogo1.54% 37.53% 3.13%
Cogent Communications -17.53%-842.48%-5.40%

In the previous week, Cogent Communications had 7 more articles in the media than Gogo. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Cogent Communications and 2 mentions for Gogo. Gogo's average media sentiment score of 1.87 beat Cogent Communications' score of 0.13 indicating that Gogo is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Gogo
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Cogent Communications
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

69.6% of Gogo shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.5% of Cogent Communications shares are held by institutional investors. 25.6% of Gogo shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.2% of Cogent Communications shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Gogo beats Cogent Communications on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CCOI vs. The Competition

MetricCogent CommunicationsWireless National IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$715.14M$34.04B$38.67B$12.53B
Dividend Yield0.61%5.07%3.30%6.15%
P/E Ratio-4.0223.1879.9925.27
Price / Sales0.731.25621.12119.23
Price / Cash8.545.6247.8558.59
Price / Book-10.981.639.816.61
Net Income-$182.17M$3.48B$1.07B$336.83M
7 Day Performance5.62%3.17%3.07%2.52%
1 Month Performance-19.28%-5.76%-2.52%0.44%
1 Year Performance-71.57%-9.21%153.26%29.40%

Cogent Communications Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CCOI
Cogent Communications
3.595 of 5 stars
$14.28
+2.9%
$24.90
+74.4%
-71.2%$715.14M$975.77MN/A1,833
IRDM
Iridium Communications
3.6164 of 5 stars
$54.59
+25.4%
$34.00
-37.7%
+81.8%$4.60B$871.66M55.14660
LILA
Liberty Latin America
4.1189 of 5 stars
$7.73
+8.4%
$10.00
+29.4%
+28.5%$1.44B$4.44BN/A9,000
LILAK
Liberty Global
2.6331 of 5 stars
$7.63
+7.9%
$8.20
+7.5%
+25.2%$1.42B$4.44BN/A10,000
NEXN
Nexxen International
4.0572 of 5 stars
$9.09
+5.0%
$11.17
+22.8%
-13.3%$487.42M$364.78M30.30895

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