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Tucows Inc. · Technology · Canada · $168M · Avg Vol: $328K/d

11
StockRank
Q
25
V
44
M
26
P/E (TTM)
ROE
D/E
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Tucows operates a legacy domain registry business alongside a highly capital-intensive fiber internet rollout. The fiber business has burdened the company with significant debt, depressing returns on capital and free cash flow.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Tucows Inc. provides network access, domain registration services, and fiber internet solutions through its Ting Internet and OpenSRS brands. The company holds a significant position as a wholesale domain registrar and is expanding its competitive moat through its growing fiber-optic internet infrastructure. Tucows operates as a distinct player across these interconnected digital services, offering both wholesale solutions and direct-to-consumer fiber connectivity.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Year2022202320242025CAGR
Revenue321M339M362M390M6.7%
EPS-2.56-8.85-10.02-6.85
Shares11M11M11M11M+2.7%
Debt256M457M513M545M28.6%
Equity97M10M-95M-164M-89.8%
Op CF20M-5M-20M-6M
Inv CF-137M-93M-56M2M
Fin CF132M179M44M-5M
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PRICE (1M)-15.6%
13.2413.9514.6515.3616.07May 1May 22Jun 12
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$13.36
RSI (14)
27.7
52W High
$25.17
From 52W High
0.5%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
25
ROIC
-2.5%20.5
ROE
N/A
GP/Assets
18.8%47.6
Op. Margin
-3.3%22.2
FCF/Assets
-1.0%35.1
Piotroski
18.9
Int. Cover
-0.2x24.0
D/E Ratio
N/A
Current Ratio
0.59x2.3
Value
44
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
31.2x28.8
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
-0.8x98.1
P/S
0.4x94.2
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
26
52W High %
53%17.4
RS 6M
-45%22.9
SMA 50/200
0.83x12.7
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+127%62.1
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$168M
P/E (Forward)
6.9x
Gross Margin
35.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Technology, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of TCX are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
TCXTucows Inc.(you)$168M11STRONG SELL
ZENAZenaTech, Inc.$140M6STRONG SELL
RAIL.CNRailtown AI Technologies Inc.$60M11STRONG SELL
BTQBTQ Technologies Corp.$670M6STRONG SELL
ICS.CNIntegrated Cyber Solutions Inc.$41M2STRONG SELL
QNC.VQuantum eMotion Corp.$761M23SELL
HAI.TOHaivision Systems Inc.$130M49HOLD
BBBlackBerry Limited$5.1B54HOLD
DPRO.CNDraganfly Inc.$285M9STRONG SELL
AZA2Z Cust2Mate Solutions Corp.$297M15STRONG SELL

Peer medians: ROE 9.3% · P/E 36.3x · Gross margin 48.0%

Tucows Inc. (TCX) — Stock Score Summary

Tucows Inc. (TCX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 11/100 based on Quality (25/100), Value (44/100), and Momentum (26/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. Tucows operates a legacy domain registry business alongside a highly capital-intensive fiber internet rollout. The fiber business has burdened the company with significant debt, depressing returns on capital and free cash flow.

Tucows Inc. provides network access, domain registration services, and fiber internet solutions through its Ting Internet and OpenSRS brands. The company holds a significant position as a wholesale domain registrar and is expanding its competitive moat through its growing fiber-optic internet infrastructure. Tucows operates as a distinct player across these interconnected digital services, offering both wholesale solutions and direct-to-consumer fiber connectivity.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$13.36
Market Cap$168M
P/E (Forward)6.89
Price/Book-0.82
Return on Invested Capital-2.5%
Gross Margin35.0%
Operating Margin-3.3%
Revenue Growth2.2%
Free Cash Flow$-8M

Tucows Inc. operates in the Software - Infrastructure industry, part of the Technology sector (Canada).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tucows Inc.’s (TCX) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Tucows Inc. (TCX) is 11/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (25), Value (44), and Momentum (26) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Tucows Inc. have an economic moat?
Tucows Inc. (TCX) has a Quality factor score of 25/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Tucows Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Tucows Inc. (TCX) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 11/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Tucows Inc. in?
Tucows Inc. (TCX) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Software - Infrastructure industry (Canada).