TELUS CORP (TU) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:TU • CA87971M1032
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This TU fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. TU Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year TU was profitable.
- TU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years TU has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years TU always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- TU has a better Return On Assets (1.87%) than 62.16% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 7.06%, TU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- TU has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.45%) than 62.16% of its industry peers.
- TU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.54%. This is in line with the industry average of 5.92%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.87% | ||
| ROE | 7.06% | ||
| ROIC | 4.45% |
ROA(3y)1.69%
ROA(5y)2.3%
ROE(3y)6.21%
ROE(5y)7.87%
ROIC(3y)4.54%
ROIC(5y)4.85%
1.3 Margins
- TU's Profit Margin of 5.47% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TU outperforms 62.16% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of TU has declined.
- TU has a Operating Margin (15.76%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TU has declined.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 63.02%, TU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- TU's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.47% | ||
| GM | 63.02% |
OM growth 3Y-3.29%
OM growth 5Y-2.36%
PM growth 3Y-14.75%
PM growth 5Y-7.01%
GM growth 3Y0.54%
GM growth 5Y0.84%
2. TU Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so TU is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, TU has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for TU has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, TU has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- TU has an Altman-Z score of 0.88. This is a bad value and indicates that TU is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- TU has a Altman-Z score (0.88) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of TU is 28.27, which is on the high side as it means it would take TU, 28.27 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of TU (28.27) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.80 is on the high side and indicates that TU has dependencies on debt financing.
- TU has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.80. This is in the lower half of the industry: TU underperforms 72.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 28.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.88 |
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC5.04%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.86 indicates that TU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.86, TU is doing worse than 81.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- TU has a Quick Ratio of 0.86. This is a bad value and indicates that TU is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.81, TU is not doing good in the industry: 78.38% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 |
3. TU Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- TU shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -11.54%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.98% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, TU shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.03% in the last year.
- TU shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.81% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.54%
EPS 3Y-8.22%
EPS 5Y-2.98%
EPS Q2Q%-20%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.03%
Revenue growth 3Y3.61%
Revenue growth 5Y5.81%
Sales Q2Q%-2.23%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.38% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, TU will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.92% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.11%
EPS Next 2Y8.48%
EPS Next 3Y9.77%
EPS Next 5Y11.38%
Revenue Next Year1.5%
Revenue Next 2Y2.14%
Revenue Next 3Y2.39%
Revenue Next 5Y2.92%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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. TU Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.98 indicates a rather expensive valuation of TU.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, TU is valued a bit cheaper than 70.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.21, TU is valued a bit cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.37, TU is valued on the expensive side.
- 64.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TU, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.10, TU is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- TU's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as TU.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.69 |
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 TU may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)6.11
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.48%
EPS Next 3Y9.77%
5. TU Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- TU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.39%, which is a nice return.
- TU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.25. TU pays more dividend than 94.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- TU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.39% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of TU is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.48%!
- TU has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- TU has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.48%
Div Incr Years22
Div Non Decr Years22
5.3 Sustainability
- TU pays out 146.27% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- TU's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP146.27%
EPS Next 2Y8.48%
EPS Next 3Y9.77%
TU Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
12.53
-0.33 (-2.57%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-09 2026-02-09/amc
Earnings (Next)05-01 2026-05-01
Inst Owners52.18%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.56B
Revenue(TTM)20.35B
Net Income(TTM)1.11B
Analysts71.67
Price Target15.59 (24.42%)
Short Float %4.79%
Short Ratio12.6
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.39% |
Yearly Dividend0.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.48%
DP146.27%
Div Incr Years22
Div Non Decr Years22
Ex-Date03-11 2026-03-11 (0.4184)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-15.18%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.76%
Max EPS beat(2)-9.6%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-20.76%
Max EPS beat(4)15.34%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.45%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.44%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)0.24%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.72%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.41%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.02%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.41%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.99%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.16%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.11%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.31%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)-11.84%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.48%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.35%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.71%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.37 | ||
| P/S | 1.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.59 | ||
| P/B | 1.72 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.69 |
EPS(TTM)0.66
EY5.27%
EPS(NY)0.68
Fwd EY5.44%
FCF(TTM)0.51
FCFY4.09%
OCF(TTM)2.24
OCFY17.88%
SpS9.37
BVpS7.26
TBVpS-6.91
PEG (NY)6.11
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number10.39
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.87% | ||
| ROE | 7.06% | ||
| ROCE | 6.42% | ||
| ROIC | 4.45% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.69% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.97% | ||
| OM | 15.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.47% | ||
| GM | 63.02% | ||
| FCFM | 5.47% |
ROA(3y)1.69%
ROA(5y)2.3%
ROE(3y)6.21%
ROE(5y)7.87%
ROIC(3y)4.54%
ROIC(5y)4.85%
ROICexc(3y)4.67%
ROICexc(5y)4.97%
ROICexgc(3y)13.14%
ROICexgc(5y)13.78%
ROCE(3y)6.52%
ROCE(5y)6.93%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.53%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.54%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.16%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.22%
OM growth 3Y-3.29%
OM growth 5Y-2.36%
PM growth 3Y-14.75%
PM growth 5Y-7.01%
GM growth 3Y0.54%
GM growth 5Y0.84%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 28.27 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.9 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 92.46% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 18.45% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.32 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 66.97% | ||
| Profit Quality | 100% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.88 |
F-Score7
WACC5.04%
ROIC/WACC0.88
Cap/Depr(3y)96.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)121.75%
Cap/Sales(3y)19.36%
Cap/Sales(5y)23.78%
Profit Quality(3y)85.25%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.54%
EPS 3Y-8.22%
EPS 5Y-2.98%
EPS Q2Q%-20%
EPS Next Y3.11%
EPS Next 2Y8.48%
EPS Next 3Y9.77%
EPS Next 5Y11.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.03%
Revenue growth 3Y3.61%
Revenue growth 5Y5.81%
Sales Q2Q%-2.23%
Revenue Next Year1.5%
Revenue Next 2Y2.14%
Revenue Next 3Y2.39%
Revenue Next 5Y2.92%
EBIT growth 1Y1.04%
EBIT growth 3Y0.2%
EBIT growth 5Y3.32%
EBIT Next Year148.5%
EBIT Next 3Y37.89%
EBIT Next 5Y22.62%
FCF growth 1Y112.81%
FCF growth 3Y30.66%
FCF growth 5Y-2.48%
OCF growth 1Y0.39%
OCF growth 3Y0.38%
OCF growth 5Y1.25%
TELUS CORP / TU Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for TU stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to TU.
What is the valuation status of TELUS CORP (TU) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to TELUS CORP (TU). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for TELUS CORP?
TELUS CORP (TU) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for TELUS CORP (TU) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of TELUS CORP (TU) is expected to grow by 3.11% in the next year.
Is the dividend of TELUS CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of TELUS CORP (TU) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 146.27%.