TELUS T.TO
TELUS Corporation is a Canadian telecommunications company offering mobile, internet, TV, and IT solutions for consumers and businesses, operating in a mature, highly competitive market. TELUS shows fragile financial health with net debt of 6.07x EBITDA and a payout of 278%, making its 12% dividend unsustainable in a rising rate environment with negative revenue growth (-2.2%).
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TELUS Corporation is a Canadian telecommunications company offering mobile, internet, TV, and IT solutions for consumers and businesses, operating in a mature, highly competitive market. TELUS shows fragile financial health with net debt of 6.07x EBITDA and a payout of 278%, making its 12% dividend unsustainable in a rising rate environment with negative revenue growth (-2.2%).
Score by category
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Financial health | 4.6 |
| Quality / Moat | 4.0 |
| Valuation | 4.7 |
| Growth | 3.3 |
| Dividend | 4.9 |
| Momentum | 0.9 |
| Risk & Context | 7.2 |
OVERALL SCORE: 4.8/10
Context and risks
High exposure to interest rates due to its elevated leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 6.07) and long-duration profile, in an environment of ECB rate hikes that pressures refinancing costs and the present value of its cash flows.
News considered in the analysis
- TELUS Sharpens Telecom, AI Focus as It Reviews Digital and Health Assets — La revisión estratégica de activos digitales y de salud podría generar valor, pero es incierta y no está cuantificada.
- TELUS (TSX:T) Marks Eighth Straight Year As A CXM Leader — Reconocimiento de la industria sin impacto financiero directo.
- TELUS Corp's Dividend Analysis — Análisis de dividendo sin información nueva.
- What Does TELUS (TSX:T) $2 Million Wildfire Relief Commitment Mean For Investors? — Compromiso filantrópico sin impacto material en beneficios.
- Is BCE Stock Worth Buying as Low Valuation Meets Execution Risks? — Noticia sobre un competidor (BCE), no sobre TELUS.
Verdict: Hold or reduce; the high dividend does not compensate for balance sheet risk and declining revenue.
Main risk: Extreme leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 6.07) combined with a 278% payout and negative revenue growth makes the dividend vulnerable to a cut.
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