QUEBECOR INC-CL A (QBR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:QBR-A - CA7481931094 - Common Stock
50.28 CAD
+1.44 (+2.95%)
QBR-A gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. QBR-A has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, QBR-A is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
QBR-A had positive earnings in the past year.
QBR-A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years QBR-A has been profitable.
In the past 5 years QBR-A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
QBR-A's Return On Assets of 6.43% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. QBR-A is outperformed by 72.41% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 33.13%, QBR-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.55% of the companies in the same industry.
QBR-A's Return On Invested Capital of 10.59% is amongst the best of the industry. QBR-A outperforms 96.55% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for QBR-A is significantly above the industry average of 5.06%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.59%) for QBR-A is above the 3 year average (10.20%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.43% | ||
| ROE | 33.13% | ||
| ROIC | 10.59% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.61%, QBR-A is doing worse than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
QBR-A's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
QBR-A has a Operating Margin of 26.52%. This is amongst the best in the industry. QBR-A outperforms 93.10% 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's Gross Margin of 56.62% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. QBR-A is outperformed by 89.66% of its industry peers.
QBR-A's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 26.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.61% | ||
| GM | 56.62% |
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, QBR-A has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for QBR-A has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
QBR-A has an Altman-Z score of 1.62. This is a bad value and indicates that QBR-A is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.62, QBR-A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
QBR-A has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.51. This is a neutral value as QBR-A would need 5.51 years to pay back of all of its debts.
QBR-A has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.51) than 96.55% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.69 is on the high side and indicates that QBR-A has dependencies on debt financing.
QBR-A's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.69 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. QBR-A is outperformed by 86.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.62 |
ROIC/WACC1.75
WACC6.04%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.88 indicates that QBR-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.88, QBR-A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
QBR-A has a Quick Ratio of 0.88. 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 0.71. This is amongst the best in the industry. QBR-A outperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.69% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, QBR-A shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.34% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, QBR-A shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.29% in the last 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)7.69%
EPS 3Y7.95%
EPS 5Y7.34%
EPS Q2Q%26.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.29%
Revenue growth 3Y7.38%
Revenue growth 5Y5.6%
Sales Q2Q%1.14%
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 9.64% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, QBR-A will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.87% on average per year.
EPS Next Y17.37%
EPS Next 2Y11.27%
EPS Next 3Y9.64%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.14%
Revenue Next 2Y0.37%
Revenue Next 3Y0.87%
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 accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.61, which indicates a correct valuation of QBR-A.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, QBR-A is valued a bit more expensive than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of QBR-A to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.34), we can say QBR-A is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.61 indicates a correct valuation of QBR-A.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, QBR-A is valued a bit more expensive than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.43. QBR-A is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, QBR-A is valued a bit more expensive than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, QBR-A is valued a bit more expensive than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of QBR-A may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.9
PEG (5Y)2.13
EPS Next 2Y11.27%
EPS Next 3Y9.64%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
QBR-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.00%.
QBR-A's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 5.35.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, QBR-A pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of QBR-A grows each year by 27.11%, which is quite nice.
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
38.65% of the earnings are spent on dividend by QBR-A. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of QBR-A is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP38.65%
EPS Next 2Y11.27%
EPS Next 3Y9.64%
TSX:QBR-A (11/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
50.28
+1.44 (+2.95%)
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 Cap11.50B
Revenue(TTM)5.63B
Net Income(TTM)822.20M
Analysts82
Price Target47.6 (-5.33%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3% |
Yearly Dividend1.31
Dividend Growth(5Y)27.11%
DP38.65%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.86%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.99%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.92%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.06%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.99%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.12%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.01%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.05%
PT rev (1m)6.43%
PT rev (3m)9.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.47%
EPS NQ rev (3m)20.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.61 | ||
| P/S | 2.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.47 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.95 | ||
| P/B | 4.63 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.9 |
EPS(TTM)3.22
EY6.4%
EPS(NY)3.99
Fwd EY7.93%
FCF(TTM)5.94
FCFY11.81%
OCF(TTM)8.45
OCFY16.8%
SpS24.6
BVpS10.85
TBVpS-16.07
PEG (NY)0.9
PEG (5Y)2.13
Graham Number28.04
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.43% | ||
| ROE | 33.13% | ||
| ROCE | 14.32% | ||
| ROIC | 10.59% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.84% | ||
| ROICexgc | 27.44% | ||
| OM | 26.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.61% | ||
| GM | 56.62% | ||
| FCFM | 24.13% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.58%
ROICexgc 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 Turnover0.44
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.51 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.81 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 65.31% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.15 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.47% | ||
| Profit Quality | 165.17% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.62 |
F-Score8
WACC6.04%
ROIC/WACC1.75
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%26.07%
EPS Next Y17.37%
EPS Next 2Y11.27%
EPS Next 3Y9.64%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.29%
Revenue growth 3Y7.38%
Revenue growth 5Y5.6%
Sales Q2Q%1.14%
Revenue Next Year-0.14%
Revenue Next 2Y0.37%
Revenue Next 3Y0.87%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.17%
EBIT growth 3Y6.57%
EBIT growth 5Y4.74%
EBIT Next Year67.45%
EBIT Next 3Y20.82%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y54.27%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y39.41%
OCF growth 1Y33.06%
OCF growth 3Y13.28%
OCF growth 5Y7.26%
QUEBECOR INC-CL A / QBR-A.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for QBR-A stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to QBR-A.CA.
What is the valuation status of QUEBECOR INC-CL A (QBR-A.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to QUEBECOR INC-CL A (QBR-A.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is QUEBECOR INC-CL A (QBR-A.CA) stock?
QUEBECOR INC-CL A (QBR-A.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for QBR-A stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for QUEBECOR INC-CL A (QBR-A.CA) is 15.61 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.63.
What is the earnings growth outlook for QUEBECOR INC-CL A?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of QUEBECOR INC-CL A (QBR-A.CA) is expected to grow by 17.37% in the next year.