Rogers Communications Debt

RCI Stock  USD 35.29  0.50  1.40%   
Rogers Communications has over 45.2 Billion in debt which may indicate that it relies heavily on debt financing. As of now, Rogers Communications' Short Term Debt is increasing as compared to previous years. The Rogers Communications' current Net Debt To EBITDA is estimated to increase to 2.27, while Short and Long Term Debt is projected to decrease to under 1.8 B. With a high degree of financial leverage come high-interest payments, which usually reduce Rogers Communications' Earnings Per Share (EPS).

Asset vs Debt

Equity vs Debt

Rogers Communications' liquidity is one of the most fundamental aspects of both its future profitability and its ability to meet different types of ongoing financial obligations. Rogers Communications' cash, liquid assets, total liabilities, and shareholder equity can be utilized to evaluate how much leverage the Company is using to sustain its current operations. For traders, higher-leverage indicators usually imply a higher risk to shareholders. In addition, it helps Rogers Stock's retail investors understand whether an upcoming fall or rise in the market will negatively affect Rogers Communications' stakeholders.

Rogers Communications Quarterly Net Debt

45.11 Billion

For most companies, including Rogers Communications, marketable securities, inventories, and receivables are the most common assets that could be converted to cash. However, for Rogers Communications, the most critical issue when managing liquidity is ensuring that current assets are properly aligned with current liabilities. If they are not, Rogers Communications' management will need to obtain alternative financing to ensure there are always enough cash equivalents on the balance sheet to meet obligations.
Price Book
2.3343
Book Value
21.079
Operating Margin
0.2708
Profit Margin
0.0735
Return On Assets
0.0424
Given that Rogers Communications' debt-to-equity ratio measures a Company's obligations relative to the value of its net assets, it is usually used by traders to estimate the extent to which Rogers Communications is acquiring new debt as a mechanism of leveraging its assets. A high debt-to-equity ratio is generally associated with increased risk, implying that it has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. Another way to look at debt-to-equity ratios is to compare the overall debt load of Rogers Communications to its assets or equity, showing how much of the company assets belong to shareholders vs. creditors. If shareholders own more assets, Rogers Communications is said to be less leveraged. If creditors hold a majority of Rogers Communications' assets, the Company is said to be highly leveraged.
As of now, Rogers Communications' Non Current Liabilities Other is increasing as compared to previous years.
  
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Rogers Communications Bond Ratings

Rogers Communications financial ratings play a critical role in determining how much Rogers Communications have to pay to access credit markets, i.e., the amount of interest on their issued debt. The threshold between investment-grade and speculative-grade ratings has important market implications for Rogers Communications' borrowing costs.
Piotroski F Score
4
PoorView
Beneish M Score
(2.03)
Possible ManipulatorView

Rogers Communications Debt to Cash Allocation

As Rogers Communications follows its natural business cycle, the capital allocation decisions will not magically go away. Rogers Communications' decision-makers have to determine if most of the cash flows will be poured back into or reinvested in the business, reserved for other projects beyond operational needs, or paid back to stakeholders and investors.
Rogers Communications has 45.2 B in debt with debt to equity (D/E) ratio of 3.35, meaning that the company heavily relies on borrowing funds for operations. Rogers Communications has a current ratio of 2.43, demonstrating that it is liquid and is capable to disburse its financial commitments when the payables are due. Note however, debt could still be an excellent tool for Rogers to invest in growth at high rates of return.

Rogers Communications Total Assets Over Time

Rogers Communications Assets Financed by Debt

The debt-to-assets ratio shows the degree to which Rogers Communications uses debt to finance its assets. It includes both long-term and short-term borrowings maturing within one year. It also includes both tangible and intangible assets, such as goodwill.

Rogers Communications Debt Ratio

    
  2.55   
It feels like most of the Rogers Communications' assets are financed through equity. Typically, companies with high debt-to-asset ratios are said to be highly leveraged. The higher the ratio, the greater risk will be associated with the Rogers Communications' operation. In addition, a high debt-to-assets ratio may indicate a low borrowing capacity of Rogers Communications, which in turn will lower the firm's financial flexibility.

Rogers Communications Corporate Bonds Issued

Most Rogers bonds can be classified according to their maturity, which is the date when Rogers Communications has to pay back the principal to investors. Maturities can be short-term, medium-term, or long-term (more than ten years). Longer-term bonds usually offer higher interest rates but may entail additional risks.

Rogers Short Long Term Debt Total

Short Long Term Debt Total

47.46 Billion

As of now, Rogers Communications' Short and Long Term Debt Total is increasing as compared to previous years.

Understaning Rogers Communications Use of Financial Leverage

Understanding the composition and structure of Rogers Communications' debt gives an idea of how risky is the capital structure of the business and if it is worth investing in it. The degree of Rogers Communications' financial leverage can be measured in several ways, including by ratios such as the debt-to-equity ratio (total debt / total equity), equity multiplier (total assets / total equity), or the debt ratio (total debt / total assets).
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Short and Long Term Debt Total45.2 B47.5 B
Net Debt44.4 B46.6 B
Long Term Debt39.8 B41.7 B
Short and Long Term Debt2.9 B1.8 B
Short Term Debt3.4 B3.5 B
Long Term Debt Total36.3 B19.7 B
Net Debt To EBITDA 2.16  2.27 
Debt To Equity 0.03  0.03 
Debt To Assets 0.03  0.03 
Long Term Debt To Capitalization 0.01  0.01 
Total Debt To Capitalization 0.03  0.03 
Debt Equity Ratio 0.03  0.03 
Debt Ratio 0.03  0.03 
Cash Flow To Debt Ratio(6.04)(6.34)
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When determining whether Rogers Communications offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Rogers Communications' financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Rogers Communications Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Rogers Communications Stock:
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Is Wireless Telecommunication Services space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Rogers Communications. If investors know Rogers will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about Rogers Communications listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
2.677
Dividend Share
2
Earnings Share
2.02
Revenue Per Share
38.455
Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.007
The market value of Rogers Communications is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of Rogers that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of Rogers Communications' value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is Rogers Communications' true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because Rogers Communications' market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect Rogers Communications' underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between Rogers Communications' value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Rogers Communications is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Rogers Communications' price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.

What is Financial Leverage?

Financial leverage is the use of borrowed money (debt) to finance the purchase of assets with the expectation that the income or capital gain from the new asset will exceed the cost of borrowing. In most cases, the debt provider will limit how much risk it is ready to take and indicate a limit on the extent of the leverage it will allow. In the case of asset-backed lending, the financial provider uses the assets as collateral until the borrower repays the loan. In the case of a cash flow loan, the general creditworthiness of the company is used to back the loan. The concept of leverage is common in the business world. It is mostly used to boost the returns on equity capital of a company, especially when the business is unable to increase its operating efficiency and returns on total investment. Because earnings on borrowing are higher than the interest payable on debt, the company's total earnings will increase, ultimately boosting stockholders' profits.

Leverage and Capital Costs

The debt to equity ratio plays a role in the working average cost of capital (WACC). The overall interest on debt represents the break-even point that must be obtained to profitability in a given venture. Thus, WACC is essentially the average interest an organization owes on the capital it has borrowed for leverage. Let's say equity represents 60% of borrowed capital, and debt is 40%. This results in a financial leverage calculation of 40/60, or 0.6667. The organization owes 10% on all equity and 5% on all debt. That means that the weighted average cost of capital is (.4)(5) + (.6)(10) - or 8%. For every $10,000 borrowed, this organization will owe $800 in interest. Profit must be higher than 8% on the project to offset the cost of interest and justify this leverage.

Benefits of Financial Leverage

Leverage provides the following benefits for companies:
  • Leverage is an essential tool a company's management can use to make the best financing and investment decisions.
  • It provides a variety of financing sources by which the firm can achieve its target earnings.
  • Leverage is also an essential technique in investing as it helps companies set a threshold for the expansion of business operations. For example, it can be used to recommend restrictions on business expansion once the projected return on additional investment is lower than the cost of debt.
By borrowing funds, the firm incurs a debt that must be paid. But, this debt is paid in small installments over a relatively long period of time. This frees funds for more immediate use in the stock market. For example, suppose a company can afford a new factory but will be left with negligible free cash. In that case, it may be better to finance the factory and spend the cash on hand on inputs, labor, or even hold a significant portion as a reserve against unforeseen circumstances.

The Risk of Financial Leverage

The most obvious and apparent risk of leverage is that if price changes unexpectedly, the leveraged position can lead to severe losses. For example, imagine a hedge fund seeded by $50 worth of investor money. The hedge fund borrows another $50 and buys an asset worth $100, leading to a leverage ratio of 2:1. For the investor, this is neither good nor bad -- until the asset price changes. If the asset price goes up 10 percent, the investor earns $10 on $50 of capital, a net gain of 20 percent, and is very pleased with the increased gains from the leverage. However, if the asset price crashes unexpectedly, say by 30 percent, the investor loses $30 on $50 of capital, suffering a 60 percent loss. In other words, the effect of leverage is to increase the volatility of returns and increase the effects of a price change on the asset to the bottom line while increasing the chance for profit as well.