QUEBECOR INC -CL B (QBR-B.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:QBR-B - CA7481932084 - Common Stock
44.84 CAD
+0.59 (+1.33%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to QBR-B. QBR-B was compared to 29 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 valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
QBR-B had positive earnings in the past year.
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
The Return On Assets of QBR-B (6.16%) is better than 96.55% of its industry peers.
QBR-B has a Return On Equity of 32.64%. This is amongst the best in the industry. QBR-B outperforms 96.55% of its industry peers.
QBR-B's Return On Invested Capital of 10.31% is amongst the best of the industry. QBR-B outperforms 96.55% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for QBR-B is above the industry average of 5.46%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.31%) for QBR-B is above the 3 year average (10.20%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.16% | ||
| ROE | 32.64% | ||
| ROIC | 10.31% |
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 (13.81%) is better than 96.55% of its industry peers.
QBR-B's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
QBR-B's Operating Margin of 25.64% is amongst the best of the industry. QBR-B outperforms 93.10% 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.
QBR-B has a worse Gross Margin (55.86%) than 89.66% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of QBR-B has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.64% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.81% | ||
| GM | 55.86% |
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
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.53, we must say that QBR-B is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 1.53, QBR-B belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of QBR-B is 5.80, which is a neutral value as it means it would take QBR-B, 5.80 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
QBR-B has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.80) than 96.55% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.81 is on the high side and indicates that QBR-B has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.81, QBR-B is not doing good in the industry: 82.76% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.53 |
ROIC/WACC1.75
WACC5.91%
2.3 Liquidity
QBR-B has a Current Ratio of 0.83. 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 0.83. This is amongst the best in the industry. QBR-B outperforms 89.66% of its industry peers.
QBR-B has a Quick Ratio of 0.83. 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.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 0.66, QBR-B belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.23% over the past year.
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.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.02% in the past 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)6.23%
EPS 3Y7.95%
EPS 5Y7.34%
EPS Q2Q%11.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.02%
Revenue growth 3Y7.38%
Revenue growth 5Y5.6%
Sales Q2Q%-0.47%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.40% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
QBR-B is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.66% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.47%
EPS Next 2Y11.24%
EPS Next 3Y8.4%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.17%
Revenue Next 2Y0.34%
Revenue Next 3Y0.66%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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 13.15, QBR-B is valued correctly.
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 79.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.83, QBR-B is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.25, which indicates a very decent valuation of QBR-B.
75.86% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than QBR-B, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.88, QBR-B is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
79.31% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than QBR-B, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
79.31% 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 | 7.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
QBR-B's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
QBR-B has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)1.79
EPS Next 2Y11.24%
EPS Next 3Y8.4%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
QBR-B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.18%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.50, QBR-B is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.30, QBR-B pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.18% |
5.2 History
The dividend of QBR-B is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 27.11%!
QBR-B has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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.
QBR-B's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP40.39%
EPS Next 2Y11.24%
EPS Next 3Y8.4%
TSX:QBR-B (10/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
44.84
+0.59 (+1.33%)
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 Cap10.26B
Revenue(TTM)5.61B
Net Income(TTM)775.10M
Analysts83
Price Target45.04 (0.45%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.18% |
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)16.74%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.48%
Max EPS beat(2)34.95%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)9.42%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.32%
Max EPS beat(4)34.95%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)6.19%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)4.06%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)2.23%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.86%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.16%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.79%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.4%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.08%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.03%
PT rev (1m)0.62%
PT rev (3m)5.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.25 | ||
| P/S | 1.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.41 | ||
| P/B | 4.32 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.52 |
EPS(TTM)3.41
EY7.6%
EPS(NY)3.98
Fwd EY8.89%
FCF(TTM)5.64
FCFY12.57%
OCF(TTM)8.29
OCFY18.5%
SpS24.54
BVpS10.38
TBVpS-16.57
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)1.79
Graham Number28.22
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.16% | ||
| ROE | 32.64% | ||
| ROCE | 13.95% | ||
| ROIC | 10.31% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.34% | ||
| ROICexgc | 25.77% | ||
| OM | 25.64% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.81% | ||
| GM | 55.86% | ||
| FCFM | 22.98% |
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 Turnover0.45
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.8 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.86 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 67.64% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.83% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.25 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.16% | ||
| Profit Quality | 166.37% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.53 |
F-Score8
WACC5.91%
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)6.23%
EPS 3Y7.95%
EPS 5Y7.34%
EPS Q2Q%11.24%
EPS Next Y17.47%
EPS Next 2Y11.24%
EPS Next 3Y8.4%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.02%
Revenue growth 3Y7.38%
Revenue growth 5Y5.6%
Sales Q2Q%-0.47%
Revenue Next Year-0.17%
Revenue Next 2Y0.34%
Revenue Next 3Y0.66%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y0.59%
EBIT growth 3Y6.57%
EBIT growth 5Y4.74%
EBIT Next Year67.45%
EBIT Next 3Y20.82%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y53.53%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y39.41%
OCF growth 1Y33.27%
OCF growth 3Y13.28%
OCF growth 5Y7.26%
QUEBECOR INC -CL B / QBR-B.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of QUEBECOR INC -CL B (QBR-B.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to QBR-B.CA.
What is the valuation status for QBR-B stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to QUEBECOR INC -CL B (QBR-B.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of QBR-B stock?
QUEBECOR INC -CL B (QBR-B.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of QUEBECOR INC -CL B (QBR-B.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for QUEBECOR INC -CL B (QBR-B.CA) is 13.15 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.32.
How financially healthy is QUEBECOR INC -CL B?
The financial health rating of QUEBECOR INC -CL B (QBR-B.CA) is 5 / 10.