QUEBECOR INC -CL B (QBR-B.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:QBR-B - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA7481932084 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
QBR-B gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals 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 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.
In the past year QBR-B had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years QBR-B has been profitable.
QBR-B had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.75%, QBR-B belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 34.65%, QBR-B belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of QBR-B (9.69%) is better than 96.67% 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 96.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of QBR-B has declined.
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
QBR-B has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is 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 1.44, 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 1.44. 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.15 is amongst the best of 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 has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (3.47) than 86.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.44 |
ROIC/WACC1.26
WACC7.67%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.98, QBR-B belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
QBR-B has a Quick 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.78, QBR-B belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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%.
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 -1.11% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.60% on average over the past years.
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 0.63% 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
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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
QBR-B is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.52.
80.00% 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 27.21, QBR-B is valued rather cheaply.
QBR-B is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.29.
80.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than QBR-B, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
QBR-B is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, QBR-B is valued more expensive than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 8.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.4 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of QBR-B may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.94
PEG (5Y)1.71
EPS Next 2Y6.79%
EPS Next 3Y4.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.40%, QBR-B has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
With a Dividend Yield of 3.40, QBR-B pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 6.33. 80.00% 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 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.4% |
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.
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 (6/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
41.45
+0.75 (+1.84%)
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 Cap9.54B
Analysts81
Price Target42.14 (1.66%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.4% |
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)4.59%
PT rev (3m)6.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-19.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-22.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.29 | ||
| P/S | 1.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.55 | ||
| P/B | 4.42 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.4 |
EPS(TTM)3.31
EY7.99%
EPS(NY)3.67
Fwd EY8.86%
FCF(TTM)4.86
FCFY11.74%
OCF(TTM)7.47
OCFY18.02%
SpS24.5
BVpS9.37
TBVpS-17.57
PEG (NY)1.94
PEG (5Y)1.71
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 | 1.44 |
F-Score8
WACC7.67%
ROIC/WACC1.26
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%