T:CA:TSX-TELUS Corporation

EQUITY | Communication Services | Toronto Stock Exchange

Last Closing

CAD 46.77

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Market Cap

CAD 24.81B

Volume

0.57M

Analyst Target

CAD 50.28
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About

TELUS Corp is a telecommunication company. It provides telecommunications services and products including wireless and wireline voice and data. Data services include: Internet protocol; television; hosting, managed information technology & among others.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Communication Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -1.78% 31% F 42% F
Dividend Return 1.10% 34% F 32% F
Total Return -0.68% 31% F 39% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 3.89% 31% F 59% D-
Dividend Return 3.38% 27% F 44% F
Total Return 7.27% 31% F 60% D-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 41.56% 85% B 71% C-
Dividend Return 24.92% 96% N/A 69% C-
Total Return 66.48% 85% B 75% C
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 6.35% 78% C+ 69% C-
Dividend Return 10.55% 75% C 74% C
Total Return 4.21% 64% D 70% C-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 8.37% 100% F 70% C-
Risk Adjusted Return 125.96% 92% A 92% A
Market Capitalization 24.81B 97% N/A 99% N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Communication Services) Ratio vs. Market (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 17.70 9% 21%
Price/Book Ratio 3.38 15% 17%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 1.78 12% 40%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 26.28 9% 14%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 16.46% 15% 81%
Return on Invested Capital 12.08% 26% 73%
Return on Assets 4.76% 24% 72%
Debt to Equity Ratio 160.00% 79% 21%

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.