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. 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year QBR-B was profitable.
QBR-B had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
QBR-B had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years QBR-B had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
QBR-B's Return On Assets of 5.58% is amongst the best of the industry. QBR-B outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
QBR-B's Return On Equity of 38.32% is amongst the best of the industry. QBR-B outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
QBR-B has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.77%. This is amongst the best in the industry. QBR-B outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for QBR-B is above the industry average of 6.94%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.05%) for QBR-B is below the current ROIC(10.77%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.58% | ||
| ROE | 38.32% | ||
| ROIC | 10.77% |
ROA(3y)5.37%
ROA(5y)5.8%
ROE(3y)42.64%
ROE(5y)49.84%
ROIC(3y)10.05%
ROIC(5y)9.97%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 12.69%, QBR-B belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
QBR-B's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of QBR-B (24.89%) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
QBR-B's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of QBR-B (55.16%) is worse than 90.00% of its industry peers.
QBR-B's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.69% | ||
| GM | 55.16% |
OM growth 3Y-2.77%
OM growth 5Y0.21%
PM growth 3Y-5.22%
PM growth 5Y4.48%
GM growth 3Y-2.78%
GM growth 5Y-1.09%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), QBR-B is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for QBR-B remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for QBR-B has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
QBR-B has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.20, 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 1.20. This is amongst the best in the industry. QBR-B outperforms 96.67% of its industry peers.
QBR-B has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.14. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as QBR-B would need 8.14 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 8.14, QBR-B belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.50 is on the high side and indicates that QBR-B has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.50, 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 | 3.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.14 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.2 |
ROIC/WACC1.85
WACC5.82%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.65 indicates that QBR-B may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 0.65, QBR-B belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
QBR-B has a Quick Ratio of 0.65. 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's Quick ratio of 0.50 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. QBR-B is outperformed by 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.5 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.78% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.92% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, QBR-B shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.36% in the last year.
QBR-B shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.38% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.78%
EPS 3Y8.21%
EPS 5Y8.92%
EPS Q2Q%-6.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.36%
Revenue growth 3Y7.97%
Revenue growth 5Y5.38%
Sales Q2Q%-1.82%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, QBR-B will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.75% on average per year.
QBR-B is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.07% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.09%
EPS Next 2Y6.56%
EPS Next 3Y7.75%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.04%
Revenue Next 2Y2.42%
Revenue Next 3Y2.07%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.34, 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 73.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
QBR-B's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 30.19.
QBR-B is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.59.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, QBR-B is valued a bit more expensive than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QBR-B to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.58), we can say QBR-B is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
76.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than QBR-B, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
70.00% 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 | 7.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.61 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
QBR-B's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
QBR-B has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)1.16
EPS Next 2Y6.56%
EPS Next 3Y7.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
QBR-B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.94%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 10.68, 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 rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.30.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.94% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of QBR-B grows each year by 44.92%, 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)44.92%
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 2Y6.56%
EPS Next 3Y7.75%
QUEBECOR INC -CL B
TSX:QBR-B (2/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
32.57
-0.41 (-1.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners54.95%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.53%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.54B
Analysts79
Price Target38.25 (17.44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.94% |
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)44.92%
DP41.27%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-DateN/A
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)-2.17%
PT rev (3m)-2.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.59 | ||
| P/S | 1.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.54 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.54 | ||
| P/B | 4.04 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.61 |
EPS(TTM)3.15
EY9.67%
EPS(NY)3.39
Fwd EY10.42%
FCF(TTM)4.32
FCFY13.26%
OCF(TTM)7.18
OCFY22.04%
SpS24.37
BVpS8.07
TBVpS-18.18
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)1.16
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.58% | ||
| ROE | 38.32% | ||
| ROCE | 14.88% | ||
| ROIC | 10.77% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.8% | ||
| ROICexgc | 29.52% | ||
| OM | 24.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.69% | ||
| GM | 55.16% | ||
| FCFM | 17.72% |
ROA(3y)5.37%
ROA(5y)5.8%
ROE(3y)42.64%
ROE(5y)49.84%
ROIC(3y)10.05%
ROIC(5y)9.97%
ROICexc(3y)10.07%
ROICexc(5y)10.02%
ROICexgc(3y)25.61%
ROICexgc(5y)23.2%
ROCE(3y)13.73%
ROCE(5y)13.6%
ROICexcg growth 3Y12.24%
ROICexcg growth 5Y10.94%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.57%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.5%
OM growth 3Y-2.77%
OM growth 5Y0.21%
PM growth 3Y-5.22%
PM growth 5Y4.48%
GM growth 3Y-2.78%
GM growth 5Y-1.09%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.44
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.14 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.79 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 70.58% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.73% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.43 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.95% | ||
| Profit Quality | 139.72% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.2 |
F-Score5
WACC5.82%
ROIC/WACC1.85
Cap/Depr(3y)110.15%
Cap/Depr(5y)108.96%
Cap/Sales(3y)18.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)18.94%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.78%
EPS 3Y8.21%
EPS 5Y8.92%
EPS Q2Q%-6.82%
EPS Next Y8.09%
EPS Next 2Y6.56%
EPS Next 3Y7.75%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.36%
Revenue growth 3Y7.97%
Revenue growth 5Y5.38%
Sales Q2Q%-1.82%
Revenue Next Year4.04%
Revenue Next 2Y2.42%
Revenue Next 3Y2.07%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y9.1%
EBIT growth 3Y4.98%
EBIT growth 5Y5.6%
EBIT Next Year78.61%
EBIT Next 3Y23.13%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y3992.61%
FCF growth 3Y3.05%
FCF growth 5Y4.63%
OCF growth 1Y31.9%
OCF growth 3Y0.54%
OCF growth 5Y0.41%