QUEBECOR INC-CL A (QBR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:QBR-A - CA7481931094 - Common Stock
45.95 CAD
+5.45 (+13.46%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to QBR-A. QBR-A was compared to 31 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While QBR-A has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. QBR-A 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-A was profitable.
In the past year QBR-A had a positive cash flow from operations.
QBR-A had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years QBR-A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.16%, QBR-A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 32.64%, QBR-A 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 10.32%, QBR-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
QBR-A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.20%. This is above the industry average of 5.44%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.20%) for QBR-A is below the current ROIC(10.32%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.16% | ||
| ROE | 32.64% | ||
| ROIC | 10.32% |
ROA(3y)5.5%
ROA(5y)5.61%
ROE(3y)38.84%
ROE(5y)43.42%
ROIC(3y)10.2%
ROIC(5y)9.98%
1.3 Margins
QBR-A's Profit Margin of 13.81% is amongst the best of the industry. QBR-A outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of QBR-A has declined.
The Operating Margin of QBR-A (25.64%) is better than 96.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QBR-A has remained more or less at the same level.
QBR-A has a Gross Margin of 55.86%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: QBR-A underperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of QBR-A has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.64% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.81% | ||
| GM | 55.86% |
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
QBR-A has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
QBR-A has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
QBR-A has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, QBR-A has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.51, we must say that QBR-A is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
QBR-A's Altman-Z score of 1.51 is amongst the best of the industry. QBR-A outperforms 96.67% of its industry peers.
QBR-A has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.80. This is a neutral value as QBR-A would need 5.80 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.80, QBR-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
QBR-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.81. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
QBR-A has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.81) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.51 |
ROIC/WACC1.73
WACC5.97%
2.3 Liquidity
QBR-A has a Current Ratio of 0.83. This is a bad value and indicates that QBR-A is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
QBR-A's Current ratio of 0.83 is amongst the best of the industry. QBR-A outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
QBR-A has a Quick Ratio of 0.83. This is a bad value and indicates that QBR-A is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
QBR-A has a Quick ratio of 0.66. This is amongst the best in the industry. QBR-A outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.23% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.34% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.02% in the past year.
QBR-A shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.60% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.23%
EPS 3Y7.95%
EPS 5Y7.34%
EPS Q2Q%11.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.02%
Revenue growth 3Y7.38%
Revenue growth 5Y5.6%
Sales Q2Q%-0.47%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, QBR-A will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.40% on average per year.
QBR-A is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.66% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.47%
EPS Next 2Y11.24%
EPS Next 3Y8.4%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.17%
Revenue Next 2Y0.34%
Revenue Next 3Y0.66%
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 stable.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.48, which indicates a correct valuation of QBR-A.
76.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than QBR-A, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
QBR-A's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.86.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.53, the valuation of QBR-A can be described as reasonable.
73.33% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than QBR-A, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
QBR-A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, QBR-A 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-A is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 76.67% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.38 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
QBR-A's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
QBR-A has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)1.84
EPS Next 2Y11.24%
EPS Next 3Y8.4%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
QBR-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.32%.
With a Dividend Yield of 3.32, QBR-A pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 4.61. 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than QBR-A!
QBR-A's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.32% |
5.2 History
The dividend of QBR-A is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 27.11%!
QBR-A has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
QBR-A has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)27.11%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years20
5.3 Sustainability
40.41% of the earnings are spent on dividend by QBR-A. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
QBR-A's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP40.41%
EPS Next 2Y11.24%
EPS Next 3Y8.4%
TSX:QBR-A (10/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
45.95
+5.45 (+13.46%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners45.38%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.54%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.53B
Analysts82
Price Target44.72 (-2.68%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.32% |
Yearly Dividend1.31
Dividend Growth(5Y)27.11%
DP40.41%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)16.74%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.48%
Max EPS beat(2)34.95%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)9.42%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.32%
Max EPS beat(4)34.95%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)6.19%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)4.06%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)2.23%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.86%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.16%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.79%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.4%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.08%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.03%
PT rev (1m)1.67%
PT rev (3m)5.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)14.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.67%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.53 | ||
| P/S | 1.88 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.55 | ||
| P/B | 4.43 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.38 |
EPS(TTM)3.41
EY7.42%
EPS(NY)3.98
Fwd EY8.67%
FCF(TTM)5.63
FCFY12.24%
OCF(TTM)8.28
OCFY18.02%
SpS24.5
BVpS10.37
TBVpS-16.55
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)1.84
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.16% | ||
| ROE | 32.64% | ||
| ROCE | 13.96% | ||
| ROIC | 10.32% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.34% | ||
| ROICexgc | 25.77% | ||
| OM | 25.64% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.81% | ||
| GM | 55.86% | ||
| FCFM | 22.96% |
ROA(3y)5.5%
ROA(5y)5.61%
ROE(3y)38.84%
ROE(5y)43.42%
ROIC(3y)10.2%
ROIC(5y)9.98%
ROICexc(3y)10.2%
ROICexc(5y)10.03%
ROICexgc(3y)26.27%
ROICexgc(5y)23.96%
ROCE(3y)13.88%
ROCE(5y)13.55%
ROICexcg growth 3Y2.58%
ROICexcg growth 5Y3.22%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.91%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.34%
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.45
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.8 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.86 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 67.68% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.84% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.24 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.14% | ||
| Profit Quality | 166.25% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.51 |
F-Score8
WACC5.97%
ROIC/WACC1.73
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)6.23%
EPS 3Y7.95%
EPS 5Y7.34%
EPS Q2Q%11.24%
EPS Next Y17.47%
EPS Next 2Y11.24%
EPS Next 3Y8.4%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.02%
Revenue growth 3Y7.38%
Revenue growth 5Y5.6%
Sales Q2Q%-0.47%
Revenue Next Year-0.17%
Revenue Next 2Y0.34%
Revenue Next 3Y0.66%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y0.58%
EBIT growth 3Y6.57%
EBIT growth 5Y4.74%
EBIT Next Year67.45%
EBIT Next 3Y20.82%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y53.42%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y39.41%
OCF growth 1Y33.24%
OCF growth 3Y13.28%
OCF growth 5Y7.26%