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. While QBR-B belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. QBR-B does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
QBR-B had positive earnings in the past year.
QBR-B had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years QBR-B has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years QBR-B always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
QBR-B has a Return On Assets of 5.75%. This is amongst the best in the industry. QBR-B outperforms 96.67% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 34.65%, QBR-B belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
QBR-B's Return On Invested Capital of 9.69% is amongst the best of the industry. QBR-B outperforms 96.67% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for QBR-B 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
The Profit Margin of QBR-B (13.26%) is better than 96.67% of its industry peers.
QBR-B's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of QBR-B (25.26%) is better than 93.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QBR-B has remained more or less at the same level.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so QBR-B is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for QBR-B has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
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
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.40, we must say that QBR-B is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
QBR-B has a Altman-Z score of 1.40. This is amongst the best in the industry. QBR-B outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of QBR-B is 7.15, which is on the high side as it means it would take QBR-B, 7.15 years of fcf income to pay off 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 96.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.47 is on the high side and indicates that QBR-B has dependencies on debt financing.
QBR-B's Debt to Equity ratio of 3.47 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. QBR-B is outperformed by 86.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.4 |
ROIC/WACC1.66
WACC5.82%
2.3 Liquidity
QBR-B has a Current Ratio of 0.98. 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 Current ratio of 0.98. This is amongst the best in the industry. QBR-B outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.78 indicates that QBR-B may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
QBR-B has a better Quick ratio (0.78) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.43% over the past year.
QBR-B shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.34% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.11% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, QBR-B shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.60% on average per year.
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
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.59% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.47%
EPS Next 2Y6.79%
EPS Next 3Y4.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.03%
Revenue Next 2Y0.59%
Revenue Next 3Y0.59%
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.
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 11.87, which indicates a very decent valuation of QBR-B.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, QBR-B is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 76.67% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
QBR-B is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.73, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.70, the valuation of QBR-B can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings 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.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QBR-B to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.61), we can say QBR-B is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, QBR-B is valued expensively inside the industry as 80.00% of the companies are valued cheaper.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, QBR-B 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 | 8.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.09 |
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)1.84
PEG (5Y)1.62
EPS Next 2Y6.79%
EPS Next 3Y4.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
QBR-B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.81%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.21, QBR-B's dividend is way lower than its industry peers. On top of this 80.00% 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 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.81% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of QBR-B grows each year by 27.11%, which is quite nice.
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
QBR-B pays out 40.39% of its income as dividend. 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.
DP40.39%
EPS Next 2Y6.79%
EPS Next 3Y4.91%
TSX:QBR-B (8/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
39.28
+1.03 (+2.69%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners53.69%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.54%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.02B
Analysts81
Price Target42.86 (9.11%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.81% |
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)1.71%
PT rev (3m)6.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-19.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.7 | ||
| P/S | 1.6 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.25 | ||
| P/B | 4.18 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.09 |
EPS(TTM)3.31
EY8.43%
EPS(NY)3.67
Fwd EY9.35%
FCF(TTM)4.87
FCFY12.41%
OCF(TTM)7.48
OCFY19.05%
SpS24.55
BVpS9.39
TBVpS-17.6
PEG (NY)1.84
PEG (5Y)1.62
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 | 1.4 |
F-Score8
WACC5.82%
ROIC/WACC1.66
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 Year-0.03%
Revenue Next 2Y0.59%
Revenue Next 3Y0.59%
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%