QUEBECOR INC -CL B (QBR-B.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:QBR-B - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA7481932084 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
Taking everything into account, QBR-B scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. QBR-B was compared to 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. QBR-B has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. QBR-B is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
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.
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 5.58%. 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 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 9.60%, QBR-B belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
QBR-B had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.20%. This is above the industry average of 5.42%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.58% | ||
| ROE | 32.97% | ||
| ROIC | 9.6% |
ROA(3y)5.5%
ROA(5y)5.61%
ROE(3y)38.83%
ROE(5y)43.42%
ROIC(3y)10.2%
ROIC(5y)9.98%
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.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 24.91%, QBR-B belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QBR-B has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 55.16%, QBR-B is doing worse than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
QBR-B's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.91% | ||
| 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
QBR-B has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
QBR-B has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for QBR-B has been reduced compared to 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.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 1.41, QBR-B belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of QBR-B is 7.94, which is on the high side as it means it would take QBR-B, 7.94 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
QBR-B has a better Debt to FCF ratio (7.94) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.42 is on the high side and indicates that QBR-B has dependencies on debt financing.
QBR-B's Debt to Equity ratio of 3.42 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. QBR-B is outperformed by 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.41 |
ROIC/WACC1.7
WACC5.64%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.99 indicates that QBR-B may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
QBR-B has a Current ratio of 0.99. This is amongst the best in the industry. QBR-B outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.80 indicates that QBR-B may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of QBR-B (0.80) is better than 93.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
QBR-B shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.69%.
Measured over the past 5 years, QBR-B 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-B shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.76% 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)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
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.89, the valuation of QBR-B can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/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/Earnings ratio of QBR-B to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.21), we can say QBR-B is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.17, the valuation of QBR-B can be described as reasonable.
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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.44, QBR-B is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
QBR-B's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. QBR-B is more expensive than 76.67% of the companies 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 | 8.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.12 |
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 3.68%.
With a Dividend Yield of 3.68, QBR-B pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 5.57. 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than QBR-B!
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, QBR-B pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.68% |
5.2 History
The dividend of QBR-B is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 27.09%!
QBR-B has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
QBR-B has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)27.09%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years20
5.3 Sustainability
QBR-B pays out 41.27% 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.
DP41.27%
EPS Next 2Y6.79%
EPS Next 3Y4.91%
TSX:QBR-B (5/9/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
38.28
+0.2 (+0.53%)
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 Cap8.82B
Analysts81
Price Target40.29 (5.25%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.68% |
Yearly Dividend1.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)27.09%
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)1.17%
PT rev (3m)5.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.78%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.65%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.17 | ||
| P/S | 1.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.31 | ||
| P/B | 4.06 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.12 |
EPS(TTM)3.22
EY8.41%
EPS(NY)3.43
Fwd EY8.96%
FCF(TTM)4.34
FCFY11.34%
OCF(TTM)7.21
OCFY18.84%
SpS24.49
BVpS9.42
TBVpS-18.04
PEG (NY)1.84
PEG (5Y)1.62
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.58% | ||
| ROE | 32.97% | ||
| ROCE | 13% | ||
| ROIC | 9.6% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.65% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.39% | ||
| OM | 24.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.69% | ||
| GM | 55.16% | ||
| FCFM | 17.72% |
ROA(3y)5.5%
ROA(5y)5.61%
ROE(3y)38.83%
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-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 | 70.92% | ||
| Profit Quality | 139.72% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.41 |
F-Score7
WACC5.64%
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)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 Year0.59%
Revenue Next 2Y0.83%
Revenue Next 3Y0.63%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y9.19%
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%