Rogers Communications (RCI) Stock Analysis

November 11, 2026

This is a peer-relative look at Rogers Communications (RCI): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Telecommunication Services peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for Rogers Communications (RCI)
Profile Item	RCI
Name	Rogers Communications Inc. Class B
Country/Region	Canada
GICS Sector	Communication Services
GICS Industry Group	Telecommunication Services
GICS Industry	Wireless Telecommunication Services
GICS Sub-Industry	Wireless Telecommunication Services
Market Capitalization	18.01 billion USD
Currency	USD
Exchange	NYSE
Listing Date	January 11, 1996
Security Type	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

RCI

GSPC

Rogers Communications (RCI) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Rogers Communications (RCI) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Rogers Communications (RCI) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Rogers Communications (RCI) metric values compared with Telecommunication Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: RCI	Industry group median
Total Return (1Y)	-9.04%	-0.39%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	-3.70%	16.26%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	-4.22%	2.38%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

RCI

GSPC

Rogers Communications (RCI) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Rogers Communications (RCI) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Rogers Communications (RCI) metric values compared with Telecommunication Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: RCI	Industry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	29.67%	41.04%
Beta (5Y)	0.65	0.68
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-56.92%	-57.78%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. RCI is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Rogers Communications (RCI) metric values compared with Telecommunication Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: RCI	Industry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	-0.45	-0.17
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	-0.69	-0.24

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Rogers Communications (RCI) posts ROE of 4.41%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

RCI

Telecommunication Services industry group

4.41%

Group distribution

Max: 31.74%
Q3: 17.02%
Median: 7.32%
RCI: 4.41%
Q1: -5.16%
Min: -20.26%

Largest peers

AMX: 20.98%
TMUS: 19.35%
VZ: 15.79%
T: 11.61%
CHT: 11.37%
RCI: 4.41%
SPCX: --

Where Rogers Communications (RCI) stands on ROE within its Telecommunication Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Rogers Communications (RCI) keeps 4.13% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.

RCI

Telecommunication Services industry group

4.13%

Group distribution

Max: 30.45%
Q3: 11.78%
Median: 7.20%
RCI: 4.13%
Q1: -3.86%
Min: -18.49%

Largest peers

CHT: 16.61%
TMUS: 12.05%
VZ: 11.78%
T: 10.19%
AMX: 9.36%
RCI: 4.13%
SPCX: -8.61%

Where Rogers Communications (RCI) stands on net margin within its Telecommunication Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Rogers Communications (RCI) turns 24.53% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.

RCI

Telecommunication Services industry group

24.53%

Group distribution

Max: 35.53%
RCI: 24.53%
Q3: 22.79%
Median: 12.87%
Q1: 0.82%
Min: -29.20%

Largest peers

SPCX: 27.58%
VZ: 25.11%
TMUS: 24.75%
T: 24.65%
RCI: 24.53%
AMX: 22.79%
CHT: 22.75%

Where Rogers Communications (RCI) stands on operating margin within its Telecommunication Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Rogers Communications (RCI) metric values compared with Telecommunication Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: RCI	Industry group median
ROE (TTM)	4.41%	7.32%
ROA (TTM)	3.57%	3.12%
Net Margin (TTM)	4.13%	7.20%
Operating Margin (TTM)	24.53%	12.87%
Gross Margin (TTM)	44.16%	59.09%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Rogers Communications (RCI) grew revenue 5.38%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

Rogers Communications (RCI): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Telecommunication Services industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

Rogers Communications (RCI) grew earnings per share 298.13%, above the industry benchmark range. Profits are compounding faster than at any typical peer, though a depressed base year can inflate the percentage, so the level of earnings matters alongside the rate.

Rogers Communications (RCI): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Telecommunication Services industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Rogers Communications (RCI) metric values compared with Telecommunication Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: RCI	Industry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)	5.38%	5.16%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	12.14%	3.41%
EPS Growth (YoY)	298.13%	-1.93%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	56.56%	16.50%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Rogers Communications (RCI) has current ratio of 0.67, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.

RCI

Telecommunication Services industry group

0.67

Group distribution

Max: 2.85
Q3: 1.64
Median: 0.97
Q1: 0.78
RCI: 0.67
Min: 0.26

Largest peers

SPCX: 3.08
CHT: 1.36
TMUS: 0.91
T: 0.87
AMX: 0.75
RCI: 0.67
VZ: 0.63

Where Rogers Communications (RCI) stands on current ratio within its Telecommunication Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Rogers Communications (RCI) has debt-to-equity ratio of 2.05, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

RCI

Telecommunication Services industry group

2.05

Group distribution

Max: 3.94
Q3: 2.11
RCI: 2.05
Median: 1.32
Q1: 0.65
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

TMUS: 2.11
RCI: 2.05
VZ: 1.82
AMX: 1.50
T: 1.45
SPCX: 0.22
CHT: 0.07

Where Rogers Communications (RCI) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Telecommunication Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Rogers Communications (RCI) metric values compared with Telecommunication Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: RCI	Industry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)	0.67	0.97
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	2.05	1.32
Net Debt / EBITDA	4.51	3.56

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Rogers Communications (RCI) has dividend yield of 5.87%, in the upper peer-yield quartile while still inside the industry range. The dividend offers more cash income per dollar of share price than most peers, though payout coverage still matters.

RCI

Telecommunication Services industry group

5.87%

Group distribution

Max: 6.10%
RCI: 5.87%
Q3: 2.63%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

VZ: 6.10%
RCI: 5.87%
T: 5.09%
TMUS: 2.63%
AMX: 2.15%
SPCX: 0.00%
CHT: 0.00%

Where Rogers Communications (RCI) stands on dividend yield within its Telecommunication Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Rogers Communications (RCI) has payout ratio of 118.34%, meaning dividends exceeded current-period earnings. The gap would need to be covered by cash, retained earnings, financing, or other sources, so earnings alone do not support the payout.

RCI

Telecommunication Services industry group

118.34%

Group distribution

Max: 121.72%
RCI: 118.34%
Q3: 68.18%
Median: 4.06%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

RCI: 118.34%
VZ: 71.75%
T: 59.36%
TMUS: 39.34%
AMX: 36.38%
SPCX: 0.00%
CHT: 0.00%

Where Rogers Communications (RCI) stands on payout ratio within its Telecommunication Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Rogers Communications (RCI) metric values compared with Telecommunication Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: RCI	Industry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)	5.87%	0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	118.34%	4.06%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Rogers Communications (RCI) trades at P/E ratio of 28.74, in the richer earnings-multiple quartile for its industry. That premium needs support from growth, durable earnings, or stronger business quality.

RCI

Telecommunication Services industry group

28.74

Group distribution

Max: 30.40
RCI: 28.74
Q3: 23.75
Median: 13.30
Q1: 8.65
Min: 2.50

Largest peers

SPCX: 583.78
CHT: 30.40
RCI: 28.74
TMUS: 15.62
AMX: 14.95
VZ: 11.66
T: 11.57

Where Rogers Communications (RCI) stands on P/E ratio within its Telecommunication Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Rogers Communications (RCI) trades at 0.79 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.

RCI

Telecommunication Services industry group

0.79

Group distribution

Max: 3.01
Q3: 1.73
Median: 0.81
RCI: 0.79
Q1: 0.36
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

SPCX: 56.91
TMUS: 1.83
VZ: 1.36
T: 1.13
RCI: 0.79
CHT: 0.15
AMX: 0.08

Where Rogers Communications (RCI) stands on P/S ratio within its Telecommunication Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Rogers Communications (RCI) trades at 1.53 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.

RCI

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.53

Group distribution

Max: 8.10
Q3: 3.98
RCI: 1.53
Median: 1.53
Q1: 0.65
Min: -2.39

Largest peers

CHT: 13.30
SPCX: 10.31
AMX: 3.57
TMUS: 3.06
VZ: 1.79
RCI: 1.53
T: 1.37

Where Rogers Communications (RCI) stands on P/B ratio within its Telecommunication Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Rogers Communications (RCI) metric values compared with Telecommunication Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: RCI	Industry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)	28.74	13.30
P/S Ratio (TTM)	0.79	0.81
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	1.53	1.53
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	25.18%	10.87%