QUEBECOR INC -CL B (QBR-B.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:QBR-B - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA7481932084 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
Overall QBR-B gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated QBR-B against 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While QBR-B belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. QBR-B has a expensive valuation and it also 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
QBR-B has a Return On Assets of 5.75%. This is amongst the best in the industry. QBR-B outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 34.65%, QBR-B belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
QBR-B has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.69%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
QBR-B had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.20%. This is above the industry average of 5.41%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.75% | ||
| ROE | 34.65% | ||
| ROIC | 9.69% |
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-B has a Profit Margin of 13.26%. This is amongst the best in the industry. QBR-B outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
QBR-B's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
QBR-B has a Operating Margin of 25.26%. This is amongst the best in the industry. QBR-B outperforms 96.67% of its industry peers.
QBR-B's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 55.33%, QBR-B is not doing good in the industry: 90.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of QBR-B has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.26% | ||
| GM | 55.33% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), QBR-B is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, QBR-B has more shares outstanding
QBR-B has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, QBR-B has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
QBR-B has an Altman-Z score of 1.41. This is a bad value and indicates that QBR-B is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
QBR-B's Altman-Z score of 1.41 is amongst the best of the industry. QBR-B outperforms 96.67% of its industry peers.
QBR-B has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.15. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as QBR-B would need 7.15 years to pay back of all of its debts.
QBR-B has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.15. This is amongst the best in the industry. QBR-B outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
QBR-B has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.47. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.47, QBR-B is not doing good in the industry: 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.41 |
ROIC/WACC1.7
WACC5.71%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.98 indicates that QBR-B may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 0.98, QBR-B belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.78 indicates that QBR-B may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
QBR-B has a Quick ratio of 0.78. This is amongst the best in the industry. QBR-B outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
QBR-B shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 6.43%.
QBR-B shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.34% yearly.
Looking at the last year, QBR-B shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.11% in the last year.
QBR-B shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.60% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.43%
EPS 3Y7.95%
EPS 5Y7.34%
EPS Q2Q%12.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.11%
Revenue growth 3Y7.38%
Revenue growth 5Y5.6%
Sales Q2Q%-1.45%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.91% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.63% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.47%
EPS Next 2Y6.79%
EPS Next 3Y4.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.59%
Revenue Next 2Y0.83%
Revenue Next 3Y0.63%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.83 indicates a reasonable valuation of QBR-B.
76.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than QBR-B, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.55, QBR-B is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.66, which indicates a very decent valuation of QBR-B.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, QBR-B is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 73.33% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
QBR-B is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of QBR-B indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: QBR-B is more expensive than 76.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
73.33% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than QBR-B, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates QBR-B does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
QBR-B has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.83
PEG (5Y)1.61
EPS Next 2Y6.79%
EPS Next 3Y4.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
QBR-B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.52%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.70, 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 a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.52% |
5.2 History
The dividend of QBR-B is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 27.11%!
QBR-B has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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)27.11%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years20
5.3 Sustainability
40.39% of the earnings are spent on dividend by QBR-B. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of QBR-B is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP40.39%
EPS Next 2Y6.79%
EPS Next 3Y4.91%
TSX:QBR-B (6/6/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
39.15
-0.57 (-1.44%)
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 Cap9.01B
Analysts81
Price Target41.88 (6.97%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.52% |
Yearly Dividend1.31
Dividend Growth(5Y)27.11%
DP40.39%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.11%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.32%
Max EPS beat(2)6.54%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.32%
Max EPS beat(4)6.54%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.46%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.1%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.54%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.79%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.79%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.14%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.25%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.68%
PT rev (1m)4.62%
PT rev (3m)8.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-19.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-24.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.66 | ||
| P/S | 1.6 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.24 | ||
| P/B | 4.18 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.18 |
EPS(TTM)3.31
EY8.45%
EPS(NY)3.67
Fwd EY9.38%
FCF(TTM)4.86
FCFY12.43%
OCF(TTM)7.47
OCFY19.08%
SpS24.5
BVpS9.37
TBVpS-17.57
PEG (NY)1.83
PEG (5Y)1.61
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.75% | ||
| ROE | 34.65% | ||
| ROCE | 13.11% | ||
| ROIC | 9.69% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.69% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.56% | ||
| OM | 25.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.26% | ||
| GM | 55.33% | ||
| FCFM | 19.85% |
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 Turnover0.43
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.15 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.16 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 63.55% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.63% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.79 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.61% | ||
| Profit Quality | 149.77% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.41 |
F-Score8
WACC5.71%
ROIC/WACC1.7
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)6.43%
EPS 3Y7.95%
EPS 5Y7.34%
EPS Q2Q%12.68%
EPS Next Y6.47%
EPS Next 2Y6.79%
EPS Next 3Y4.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.11%
Revenue growth 3Y7.38%
Revenue growth 5Y5.6%
Sales Q2Q%-1.45%
Revenue Next Year0.59%
Revenue Next 2Y0.83%
Revenue Next 3Y0.63%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y7.15%
EBIT growth 3Y6.57%
EBIT growth 5Y4.74%
EBIT Next Year68.34%
EBIT Next 3Y20.28%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y30.24%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y39.41%
OCF growth 1Y17.56%
OCF growth 3Y13.28%
OCF growth 5Y7.26%