Critical Survey: Liberty Broadband (NASDAQ:LBRDP) versus Quebecor (OTCMKTS:QBCRF)
by Michael Walen · The Markets DailyLiberty Broadband (NASDAQ:LBRDP – Get Free Report) and Quebecor (OTCMKTS:QBCRF – Get Free Report) are both communication services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, risk and valuation.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Liberty Broadband and Quebecor”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Liberty Broadband | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Quebecor | $4.06 billion | 2.64 | $612.64 million | $0.69 | 68.86 |
Quebecor has higher revenue and earnings than Liberty Broadband.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of recent recommendations for Liberty Broadband and Quebecor, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Liberty Broadband | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Quebecor | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2.67 |
Dividends
Liberty Broadband pays an annual dividend of $1.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.1%. Quebecor pays an annual dividend of $1.18 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Quebecor pays out 171.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.
Profitability
This table compares Liberty Broadband and Quebecor’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Liberty Broadband | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Quebecor | 15.55% | 33.84% | 7.02% |
Summary
Quebecor beats Liberty Broadband on 6 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Liberty Broadband
Liberty Broadband Corporation engages in the communications businesses. The company's GCI Holdings segment provides data, wireless, video, voice, and managed services to residential customers, businesses, governmental entities, educational, and medical institutions in Alaska under the GCI brand. Its Charter segment offers subscription-based Internet and video services, and mobile and voice services; and state-of-the-art residential and business services, which includes Spectrum Internet, TV, mobile and voice for small and medium-sized companies; Spectrum Business provides a suite of broadband products and services for businesses and government application; Spectrum Enterprise offers customized fiber-based solutions; Spectrum Reach provides advertising and production for the modern media landscape. In addition, the company provides security suite that offers computer viruses, spyware and threats from malicious actors across the internet; offers internet access, data networking, fiber connectivity to cellular towers and office buildings, video entertainment, and business telephone services; advertising services on cable television networks, streaming services, and advertising platforms; and operates regional sports and news networks. Liberty Broadband Corporation was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Englewood, Colorado.
About Quebecor
Quebecor Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates in the telecommunications, media, and sports and entertainment businesses in Canada. The Telecommunications segment offers internet access, television distribution, mobile and wireline telephony, business solutions, and over-the-top video services. The Media segment operates an over-the-air television network and specialty television services; soundstage and equipment rental and postproduction services for the film and television industries; printing, publishing, and distribution of daily newspapers; news and entertainment digital platforms; publishing and distribution of magazines; production and distribution of audiovisual content; and out-of-home advertising business. The Sports and Entertainment segment engages in the operation and management of the Videotron Centre; show production, sporting, and cultural event management; publishing and distribution of books; production of music; and the operation of Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League team. The company was incorporated in 1965 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Quebecor Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Les Placements Peladeau, Inc.