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Quebecor Inc (QBR-A.TO)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
CA7481931094
CUSIP
748193109

Highlights

Market Cap
CA$13.81B
Enterprise Value
CA$21.72B
EPS (TTM)
CA$3.70
PE Ratio
16.12
PEG Ratio
1.35
Total Revenue (TTM)
CA$5.68B
Gross Profit (TTM)
CA$2.36B
EBITDA (TTM)
CA$2.37B
Year Range
CA$34.81 - CA$60.60
ROA (TTM)
6.68%
ROE (TTM)
32.61%

Share Price Chart


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Quebecor Inc

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in Quebecor Inc, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Different Benchmark Currency

QBR-A.TO is traded in CAD, while the ^GSPC benchmark is in USD. To make them comparable, the benchmark values have been converted to CAD using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

Quebecor Inc (QBR-A.TO) has returned 15.56% so far this year and 62.91% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, QBR-A.TO has achieved an annualized return of 16.29%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.91% per year.


Quebecor Inc

1D
0.00%
1M
4.02%
YTD
15.56%
6M
33.68%
1Y
62.91%
3Y*
25.80%
5Y*
16.32%
10Y*
16.29%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.80%
1M
-3.22%
YTD
-3.34%
6M
-2.48%
1Y
12.46%
3Y*
17.80%
5Y*
12.48%
10Y*
12.91%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 22, 1981, QBR-A.TO's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +0.96%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.

Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Aug 2009 with a return of +33.1%, while the worst month was Jun 1985 at -63.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.

On a daily basis, QBR-A.TO closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 8, 1997 with a return of +19.3%, while the worst single day was Jun 24, 1985 at -66.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-5.66%17.76%4.02%15.56%
2025-0.24%3.84%11.88%0.56%4.61%3.91%-2.91%6.32%8.00%-1.55%18.16%-0.56%63.39%
20241.23%-7.07%-6.23%-3.08%1.23%0.59%9.66%5.39%6.29%-0.82%-4.73%-0.99%0.05%
20232.68%4.67%3.74%5.15%-5.72%0.94%-1.03%-3.13%-4.64%0.87%6.34%7.37%17.49%
20223.84%-6.46%7.79%5.00%-4.25%0.30%-4.01%1.14%-11.33%1.06%16.56%1.75%8.94%
2021-6.71%9.25%7.01%-7.89%1.02%0.40%-0.15%-3.10%-3.21%3.41%-8.17%0.87%-8.61%

Benchmark Metrics

Quebecor Inc has an annualized alpha of 28.77%, beta of 0.31, and R² of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 25, 1981.

  • This stock captured 109.35% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 10.56% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • Beta of 0.31 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.02 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
  • R² of 0.02 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
28.77%
Beta
0.31
0.02
Upside Capture
109.35%
Downside Capture
10.56%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

QBR-A.TO ranks 93 for risk / return — in the top 93% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


QBR-A.TO Risk / Return Rank: 9393
Overall Rank
QBR-A.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9494
Sharpe Ratio Rank
QBR-A.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 9292
Sortino Ratio Rank
QBR-A.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 9191
Omega Ratio Rank
QBR-A.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 9494
Calmar Ratio Rank
QBR-A.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 9393
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Quebecor Inc (QBR-A.TO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


QBR-A.TOBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

2.53

0.69

+1.84

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

3.14

1.06

+2.08

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.42

1.17

+0.26

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

5.54

1.14

+4.39

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

13.79

4.22

+9.57

Explore QBR-A.TO risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Quebecor Inc provided a 2.43% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$1.45 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 21 consecutive years.


0.00%1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%CA$0.00CA$0.20CA$0.40CA$0.60CA$0.80CA$1.00CA$1.20CA$1.4020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
DividendCA$1.45CA$1.40CA$1.30CA$1.20CA$1.20CA$1.10CA$0.80CA$0.39CA$0.19CA$0.11CA$0.09CA$0.07

Dividend yield

2.43%2.70%3.95%3.51%3.97%3.80%2.44%1.20%0.68%0.45%0.45%0.38%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Quebecor Inc. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.40CA$0.40
2025CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.35CA$0.00CA$0.35CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.35CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.35CA$0.00CA$1.40
2024CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.33CA$0.00CA$0.33CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.33CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.33CA$0.00CA$1.30
2023CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.30CA$0.00CA$0.30CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.30CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.30CA$0.00CA$1.20
2022CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.30CA$0.00CA$0.30CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.30CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.30CA$0.00CA$1.20
2021CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.28CA$0.00CA$0.28CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.28CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.28CA$0.00CA$1.10

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Quebecor Inc has a dividend yield of 2.43%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

Quebecor Inc has a payout ratio of 37.57%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Quebecor Inc strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Quebecor Inc. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Quebecor Inc was 78.58%, occurring on Oct 10, 2002. Recovery took 2167 trading sessions.

The current Quebecor Inc drawdown is 0.93%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-78.58%Feb 7, 2000674Oct 10, 20022167Dec 5, 20132841
-73.62%Jun 17, 198578Oct 31, 19852240Jan 11, 20002318
-64.58%Jan 31, 198441Jun 15, 1984113Apr 23, 1985154
-50.57%Jun 18, 198138Dec 22, 198153Jan 20, 198391
-30.92%Mar 23, 2021334Oct 13, 202297Apr 5, 2023431

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Quebecor Inc over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Quebecor Inc is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Telecom Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for QBR-A.TO, comparing it with other companies in the Telecom Services industry. Currently, QBR-A.TO has a P/E ratio of 16.1. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for QBR-A.TO compared to other companies in the Telecom Services industry. QBR-A.TO currently has a PEG ratio of 1.4. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for QBR-A.TO relative to other companies in the Telecom Services industry. Currently, QBR-A.TO has a P/S ratio of 2.4. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for QBR-A.TO in comparison with other companies in the Telecom Services industry. Currently, QBR-A.TO has a P/B value of 5.3. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items