QBCAF (Quebecor) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.41 (As of Mar. 2026) — 14% Above Median


QBCAF Quebecor Inc QBCAF
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What is Quebecor Dividend Payout Ratio?

Quebecor QBCAF 77 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates QBCAF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.68. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 191 Telecommunication Services companies, Quebecor ranks better than 70.16% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Quebecor's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.41.

The historical rank and industry rank for Quebecor's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

QBCAF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07   Med: 0.36   Max: 0.45
Current: 0.36

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Quebecor was 0.45. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.36.

QBCAF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
70.16% of 191 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.53 vs QBCAF: 0.36

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Quebecor is 0.00%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Quebecor was 4.92%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 2.54%.

Quebecor's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.29.

During the past 12 months, Quebecor's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 40.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Quebecor was 81.90% per year. The lowest was -41.10% per year. And the median was 6.00% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Quebecor (OTCPK:QBCAF) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Quebecor Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Quebecor Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Quebecor's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Quebecor Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Quebecor Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.44 0.45 0.40 0.39 0.36

Quebecor Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.42 0.36 0.33 0.36 0.41

QBCAF vs TMUS, VZ, T: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Quebecor's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Quebecor Dividend Payout Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Quebecor's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Quebecor's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Quebecor Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Quebecor's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1.015/ 2.786
=0.36

Quebecor's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.292/ 0.711
=0.41

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.41 mean?
Quebecor (QBCAF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.41 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Quebecor and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Quebecor's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Quebecor ranks #57 out of 191 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 29.8%.
Is Quebecor's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Quebecor's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.41 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.45. The Telecommunication Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53. Quebecor's value of 0.41 is 22.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quebecor ranks #57 out of 191 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Quebecor has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quebecor's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Quebecor ranks #57 out of 191 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Quebecor in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53. Quebecor's value of 0.41 is 22.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Quebecor's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.53, Quebecor has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.53, based on 191 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Quebecor's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.41 is 22.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Quebecor and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quebecor's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quebecor stock overvalued right now?
Quebecor (QBCAF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.41. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.68, compared to a current price of $41.52 — trading 83.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 22.6% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.53. Quebecor's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Quebecor (QBCAF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Quebecor (QBCAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quebecor stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $41.52 is trading 83.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.68.

Key valuation signals for QBCAF:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.41 (14% above median its 10-year median of 0.36)
  • GF Value™: $22.68 vs. price of $41.52 (83.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.6% below the Telecommunication Services median (#57 of 191)

No single metric tells the full story. See the QBCAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Quebecor Business Description

Address 612, rue Saint-Jacques, 17th Floor, Corporate Secretariat, Montreal, QC, CAN, H3C 4M8
Quebecor primarily provides telecom services in Quebec, where it has roughly 1.7 million internet subscribers—corresponding to a penetration rate of about 50% in its footprint—and over 4.4 million mobile subscribers, including more than 20% of the wireless market share in Quebec. With the acquisition of Freedom Mobile in 2023, Quebecor also has more than 1 million mobile subscribers in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta. Quebecor offers a French-language subscription video-on-demand service and has a media segment that owns and operates television stations, publishes newspapers and magazines, and produces and distributes films and television shows. A very small portion of Quebecor's business engages in live event production and promotion and owns live-event venues.
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