QUEBECOR INC -CL B (QBR-B.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:QBR-B - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA7481932084 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to QBR-B. QBR-B was compared to 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of QBR-B get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. QBR-B has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year QBR-B was profitable.
In the past year QBR-B had a positive cash flow from operations.
QBR-B had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
QBR-B had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of QBR-B (5.58%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 32.97%, QBR-B belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.59%, QBR-B belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.58% | ||
| ROE | 32.97% | ||
| ROIC | 9.59% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.69%, QBR-B belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of QBR-B has declined.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 24.89%, QBR-B belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
QBR-B's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
QBR-B has a Gross Margin of 55.16%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: QBR-B underperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
QBR-B's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.69% | ||
| GM | 55.16% |
OM growth 3Y-0.75%
OM growth 5Y-0.82%
PM growth 3Y1.44%
PM growth 5Y-2.71%
GM growth 3Y-1.77%
GM growth 5Y-1.64%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so QBR-B is still creating some value.
QBR-B has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.39, we must say that QBR-B is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
QBR-B has a better Altman-Z score (1.39) than 96.67% of its industry peers.
QBR-B has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.94. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as QBR-B would need 7.94 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of QBR-B (7.94) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
QBR-B has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.42. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of QBR-B (3.42) is worse than 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.39 |
ROIC/WACC1.3
WACC7.37%
2.3 Liquidity
QBR-B has a Current Ratio of 0.99. This is a bad value and indicates that QBR-B is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 0.99, QBR-B belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
QBR-B has a Quick Ratio of 0.99. This is a bad value and indicates that QBR-B is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
QBR-B has a Quick ratio of 0.80. This is amongst the best in the industry. QBR-B outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.69% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.34% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, QBR-B shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.76% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.60% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.69%
EPS 3Y7.95%
EPS 5Y7.34%
EPS Q2Q%9.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.76%
Revenue growth 3Y7.38%
Revenue growth 5Y5.6%
Sales Q2Q%-0.39%
3.2 Future
QBR-B is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.91% yearly.
QBR-B is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.57% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.47%
EPS Next 2Y6.79%
EPS Next 3Y4.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.38%
Revenue Next 2Y0.6%
Revenue Next 3Y0.57%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.34 indicates a reasonable valuation of QBR-B.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, QBR-B is valued a bit more expensive than 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.92. QBR-B is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.65, the valuation of QBR-B can be described as reasonable.
73.33% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than QBR-B, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
QBR-B's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.65.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.65 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, QBR-B is valued a bit more expensive than 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, QBR-B is valued a bit more expensive than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.95 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of QBR-B may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.75
PEG (5Y)1.55
EPS Next 2Y6.79%
EPS Next 3Y4.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
QBR-B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.87%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 11.62, QBR-B's dividend is way lower than its industry peers. On top of this 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than QBR-B!
QBR-B's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.51.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.87% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of QBR-B grows each year by 44.92%, which is quite nice.
QBR-B has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
QBR-B has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)44.92%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years20
5.3 Sustainability
41.27% of the earnings are spent on dividend by QBR-B. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
QBR-B's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP41.27%
EPS Next 2Y6.79%
EPS Next 3Y4.91%
TSX:QBR-B (4/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
36.51
+0.17 (+0.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners54.82%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.53%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.41B
Analysts83
Price Target39.82 (9.07%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.87% |
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)44.92%
DP41.27%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.08%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.32%
Max EPS beat(2)4.48%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.97%
Max EPS beat(4)4.48%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)1.24%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.34%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)0.1%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.16%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.13%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.05%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.1%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.59%
PT rev (1m)2.85%
PT rev (3m)1.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.78%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.73%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.65%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.56%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.65 | ||
| P/S | 1.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.06 | ||
| P/B | 3.87 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.95 |
EPS(TTM)3.22
EY8.82%
EPS(NY)3.43
Fwd EY9.39%
FCF(TTM)4.34
FCFY11.89%
OCF(TTM)7.21
OCFY19.76%
SpS24.49
BVpS9.42
TBVpS-18.04
PEG (NY)1.75
PEG (5Y)1.55
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.58% | ||
| ROE | 32.97% | ||
| ROCE | 12.99% | ||
| ROIC | 9.59% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.64% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.37% | ||
| OM | 24.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.69% | ||
| GM | 55.16% | ||
| FCFM | 17.72% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-0.75%
OM growth 5Y-0.82%
PM growth 3Y1.44%
PM growth 5Y-2.71%
GM growth 3Y-1.77%
GM growth 5Y-1.64%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.44
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.94 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.17 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 70.58% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.73% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.43 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.95% | ||
| Profit Quality | 139.72% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.39 |
F-Score7
WACC7.37%
ROIC/WACC1.3
Cap/Depr(3y)69.75%
Cap/Depr(5y)95.06%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.72%
Cap/Sales(5y)16.42%
Profit Quality(3y)130.27%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.69%
EPS 3Y7.95%
EPS 5Y7.34%
EPS Q2Q%9.59%
EPS Next Y6.47%
EPS Next 2Y6.79%
EPS Next 3Y4.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.76%
Revenue growth 3Y7.38%
Revenue growth 5Y5.6%
Sales Q2Q%-0.39%
Revenue Next Year0.38%
Revenue Next 2Y0.6%
Revenue Next 3Y0.57%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y9.1%
EBIT growth 3Y6.57%
EBIT growth 5Y4.74%
EBIT Next Year70.07%
EBIT Next 3Y20.23%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y13.64%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y39.41%
OCF growth 1Y14.48%
OCF growth 3Y13.28%
OCF growth 5Y7.26%