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Quebecor Inc
🇨🇦 QBR-B.TO · Toronto · CA7481932084
Communication Services
Scores
Key Metrics
Powered by EODHDP/E (TTM)
17.0
P/E (Price-to-Earnings)Shows how much investors pay for each $1 of profit. We display the TTM P/E (Trailing Twelve Months) which uses actual earnings from the last 4 quarters. This is more reliable than Forward P/E which uses analyst estimates.
Net Debt/EBITDA (TTM)
2.9x
Net Debt / EBITDAA leverage ratio showing how many years of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) it would take to repay net debt. EBITDA approximates operating cash generation. Lower ratios (e.g., <3x) are generally safer; higher (e.g., >5x) may indicate more financial risk.
The quarterly value can spike when quarterly EBITDA is very low (e.g., one-time charges).
Quick guide: <2x manageable, >4x can be risky (sector-dependent).
ROE
35.3%
ROE (Return on Equity)A profitability measure: how much profit is generated from shareholders’ equity. Higher isn’t always better if it comes from high debt.
EV/EBITDA
9.2x
EV/EBITDAA valuation ratio that compares total business value (including debt) to EBITDA. Lower can mean cheaper, but context matters.
Dividend Summary
Powered by EODHDDividend Yield (Fwd)
2.22% TTM
Dividend YieldThe Forward yield (Fwd) shows the next announced annual dividend / current price — what you'd earn going forward. The Trailing yield (TTM) in the tooltip shows dividends actually paid in the last 12 months. Forward is shown as primary because it reflects the company's current commitment to shareholders.
Trailing Yield (TTM, last 12 months): 2.22%
Payout Ratio (Fwd)
49.8% TTM
Payout RatioDividends as a percentage of earnings. The Forward payout (Fwd) uses the announced dividend divided by actual past earnings (TTM) — it tells you if the company can afford what it promised. Very high payouts can be risky, especially if profits fall.
Announced dividend / actual earnings (TTM)
Dividend History
EODHD Dividends API| Status | Type | Decl. Date | Ex-Div Date | Pay Date | Currency | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forecast* | Quarterly | — | 29 May 2027 | — | CAD | 0.4 |
| Forecast* | Quarterly | — | 13 Mar 2027 | — | CAD | 0.4 |
| Forecast* | Quarterly | — | 21 Nov 2026 | — | CAD | 0.35 |
| Forecast* | Quarterly | — | 22 Aug 2026 | — | CAD | 0.35 |
| Paid | Quarterly | 13 May 2026 | 29 May 2026 | 23 Jun 2026 | CAD | 0.4 |
| Paid | Quarterly | 25 Feb 2026 | 13 Mar 2026 | 07 Apr 2026 | CAD | 0.4 |
| Paid | Quarterly | 05 Nov 2025 | 21 Nov 2025 | 16 Dec 2025 | CAD | 0.35 |
| Paid | Quarterly | 08 Aug 2025 | 22 Aug 2025 | 16 Sep 2025 | CAD | 0.35 |
* Extrapolated from past dividend history. Not an official announcement — treat as an estimate, not a confirmed date or amount.
Summary
Quebecor is a high-quality telecom challenger with exceptional cash flow generation and a rapidly expanding national footprint. Trading at CAD 65.55, the stock sits well below our P/FFO fair value estimate of CAD 91-137 (representing substantial upside), making it worth considering for new positions despite the lower 2.2% yield. The company's recent regulatory victories and massive dividend coverage provide a strong margin of safety for long-term investors.
Sector Context
Quebecor operates as a major Canadian telecommunications and media provider, offering wireless, broadband, and cable services primarily in Quebec and expanding nationally via Freedom Mobile. In the capital-intensive telecom sector, cash-flow metrics like P/FFO are often more reflective of true earnings power than GAAP P/E, and regulatory frameworks heavily dictate competitive dynamics and expansion costs.
📊 Strategy Analysis
- • Trading at a highly attractive P/FFO of 8.61x, well below the cash-flow-based fair value range of $91-137 CAD, indicating the core telecom assets are significantly undervalued.
- • Exceptional dividend safety and growth, featuring a cash flow payout ratio of just 15.6% and an 11.8% 5-year dividend CAGR, supported by robust free cash flow generation.
- • Major regulatory and legal tailwinds, including the recent dismissal of Bell's roaming complaint and the Federal Court of Appeal securing low-cost MVNO rates against Rogers, cementing its national expansion strategy.
- • Successfully deleveraging balance sheet with Net Debt/EBITDA improving to 2.89x from historical highs of 4.6x, while still returning capital via a 3.82% total shareholder yield (including buybacks).
⚠ What to Watch
- • The current dividend yield of 2.22% falls short of the 3% target for conservative income strategies, though strong dividend growth and share buybacks partially offset this.
- • The legacy broadcasting subsidiary (TVA Group) continues to face severe structural decline, accumulating over $93 million in net losses since 2022 due to audience migration to digital platforms.
- • Ongoing legal risks remain from the Adeia Guides patent infringement appeal regarding the Helix TV platform, which could impact video segment profitability if lost.
Analysis date: 2026-08-01
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. Not financial advice.