Critical Comparison: Liberty Broadband (NASDAQ:LBRDP) versus Quebecor (OTCMKTS:QBCRF)

Quebecor (OTCMKTS:QBCRF) and Liberty Broadband (NASDAQ:LBRDP) are both communication services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation and profitability.

Dividends

Quebecor pays an annual dividend of $1.18 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Liberty Broadband pays an annual dividend of $1.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.1%. 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 Quebecor and Liberty Broadband’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Quebecor	15.55%	33.84%	7.02%
Liberty Broadband	N/A	N/A	N/A

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Quebecor and Liberty Broadband”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Quebecor	$4.06 billion	2.64	$612.64 million	$0.69	68.86
Liberty Broadband	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Quebecor has higher revenue and earnings than Liberty Broadband.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Quebecor and Liberty Broadband, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Quebecor	0	2	4	0	2.67
Liberty Broadband	0	0	0	0	0.00

Summary

Quebecor beats Liberty Broadband on 6 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

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.

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.