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Canadian (TSX) Communications Industry Analysis
UpdatedNov 20, 2024
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
- 7D-1.7%
- 3M-5.7%
- 1Y11.5%
- YTD2.3%
Over the last 7 days, the Communications industry has dropped 1.7%, driven by Vecima Networks declining 11%. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 12%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 49% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the Canadian Communications Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 21 Nov 2024 | CA$2.1b | CA$1.5b | CA$46.9m | 20.3x | 44x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 19 Oct 2024 | CA$2.1b | CA$1.5b | CA$49.8m | 25.2x | 42.3x | 1.4x |
| Mon, 16 Sep 2024 | CA$2.1b | CA$1.5b | CA$18.0m | 22.7x | 117x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 14 Aug 2024 | CA$2.1b | CA$1.5b | CA$21.8m | 22.1x | 96.1x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 12 Jul 2024 | CA$2.1b | CA$1.5b | CA$11.8m | 22.3x | 180.7x | 1.4x |
| Sun, 09 Jun 2024 | CA$2.3b | CA$1.5b | CA$13.3m | 22.3x | 172.3x | 1.5x |
| Tue, 07 May 2024 | CA$2.1b | CA$1.5b | CA$7.2m | 22.8x | 293.6x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 04 Apr 2024 | CA$2.2b | CA$1.5b | CA$7.3m | 32.8x | 307.4x | 1.5x |
| Sat, 02 Mar 2024 | CA$2.1b | CA$1.6b | CA$49.6m | 19.5x | 42.4x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 29 Jan 2024 | CA$3.7b | CA$2.5b | CA$9.3m | 21.4x | 400.8x | 1.5x |
| Wed, 27 Dec 2023 | CA$3.7b | CA$2.5b | CA$6.2m | 23.3x | 599.2x | 1.5x |
| Fri, 24 Nov 2023 | CA$3.5b | CA$2.5b | CA$2.7m | 21.9x | 1289.9x | 1.4x |
| Sun, 22 Oct 2023 | CA$3.5b | CA$2.5b | CA$8.4m | 19.1x | 416.1x | 1.4x |
| Tue, 19 Sep 2023 | CA$3.6b | CA$2.5b | -CA$94,236,959.00 | 24.7x | -37.7x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 17 Aug 2023 | CA$3.6b | CA$2.5b | -CA$109,815,348.00 | 21.3x | -32.7x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 15 Jul 2023 | CA$3.6b | CA$2.4b | -CA$183,303,156.00 | 19.8x | -19.9x | 1.5x |
| Mon, 12 Jun 2023 | CA$3.6b | CA$2.3b | -CA$182,910,719.00 | 17.1x | -19.4x | 1.5x |
| Wed, 10 May 2023 | CA$3.6b | CA$2.4b | -CA$122,315,921.00 | 22.8x | -29.4x | 1.5x |
| Fri, 07 Apr 2023 | CA$3.6b | CA$2.4b | -CA$122,269,244.00 | 23.2x | -29.1x | 1.5x |
| Sun, 05 Mar 2023 | CA$3.6b | CA$2.4b | -CA$111,725,916.00 | 16.8x | -32.6x | 1.5x |
| Tue, 31 Jan 2023 | CA$3.6b | CA$2.4b | -CA$106,818,756.00 | 15.6x | -33.6x | 1.5x |
| Thu, 29 Dec 2022 | CA$3.4b | CA$2.4b | -CA$108,716,784.00 | 13x | -31.6x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 26 Nov 2022 | CA$3.4b | CA$2.4b | -CA$108,283,600.00 | 14.1x | -31.7x | 1.4x |
| Mon, 24 Oct 2022 | CA$3.4b | CA$2.2b | -CA$151,544,161.00 | 11.9x | -22.2x | 1.5x |
| Wed, 21 Sep 2022 | CA$3.7b | CA$2.2b | -CA$16,358,211.00 | 15x | -227.5x | 1.7x |
| Fri, 19 Aug 2022 | CA$3.8b | CA$2.1b | -CA$4,926,473.00 | 38.4x | -773.9x | 1.8x |
| Sun, 17 Jul 2022 | CA$3.4b | CA$2.0b | -CA$15,399,692.00 | 35.1x | -218.3x | 1.7x |
| Tue, 14 Jun 2022 | CA$3.1b | CA$2.0b | -CA$21,355,565.00 | 33.4x | -145.4x | 1.6x |
| Thu, 12 May 2022 | CA$3.0b | CA$1.7b | -CA$98,506,604.00 | 58.2x | -30.4x | 1.8x |
| Sat, 09 Apr 2022 | CA$3.3b | CA$1.7b | -CA$94,597,897.00 | 58.4x | -35x | 2x |
| Mon, 07 Mar 2022 | CA$3.2b | CA$1.6b | -CA$128,353,994.00 | 40.4x | -25.1x | 2x |
| Wed, 02 Feb 2022 | CA$3.1b | CA$1.5b | -CA$126,064,272.00 | 19.2x | -24.9x | 2x |
| Fri, 31 Dec 2021 | CA$3.3b | CA$1.6b | -CA$135,735,746.00 | 19.3x | -24.6x | 2.2x |
| Sun, 28 Nov 2021 | CA$3.4b | CA$1.5b | -CA$132,053,243.00 | 17.9x | -25.4x | 2.2x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
-25.4x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are pessimistic on the Canadian Communications industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 44.0x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 61.4x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.6x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
- Total earnings for the Communications industry have gone up over the last three years, and the industry is now profitable.
- Revenues have remained mostly flat. This means that the industry has become more efficient since profits are increasing while sales have been flat.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the Canadian Tech industry?
| CA Market | 0.41% | |
| Tech | -1.38% | |
| Communications | -1.70% | |
| Communications Equipment | -1.70% | |
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Evertz Technologies | CA$12.17 | 1.1% +CA$9.9m | 0.7% | PE14.4x | |
| QTRH Quarterhill | CA$1.60 | 3.2% +CA$5.8m | -3.6% | PS0.8x | |
| YTY Wi2Wi | CA$0.085 | 30.8% +CA$3.1m | 240.0% | PS1.4x | |
| YFI Edgewater Wireless Systems | CA$0.045 | 12.5% +CA$988.3k | 0% | PE-40.6x | |
| CMI C-Com Satellite Systems | CA$1.25 | 1.6% +CA$845.1k | 40.4% | PE26.6x |