Narrative Update • May 18

Over the last 7 days, the Communications Equipment industry has remained flat, although notably Quarterhill gained 18%. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 24% in that time. Earnings are forecast to grow by 37% annually.
Has the Canadian Communications Equipment Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 21 May 2026 | CA$2.2b | CA$1.5b | -CA$30,003,780.36 | 19.6x | -72.6x | 1.5x |
| Sat, 18 Apr 2026 | CA$2.2b | CA$1.5b | -CA$31,097,395.84 | 21.1x | -71.1x | 1.5x |
| Mon, 16 Mar 2026 | CA$2.1b | CA$1.5b | CA$13.2m | 19.5x | 160.1x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 11 Feb 2026 | CA$2.0b | CA$1.4b | CA$5.7m | 26.1x | 352.4x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 09 Jan 2026 | CA$1.9b | CA$1.5b | CA$3.7m | 17.1x | 500.7x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 07 Dec 2025 | CA$1.8b | CA$1.5b | CA$1.1m | 15.7x | 1661.3x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 04 Nov 2025 | CA$1.9b | CA$1.5b | CA$4.4m | 18x | 437.7x | 1.3x |
| Thu, 02 Oct 2025 | CA$1.7b | CA$1.5b | CA$5.3m | 15.8x | 325.9x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 30 Aug 2025 | CA$1.7b | CA$1.5b | CA$22.8m | 17.6x | 76.4x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 28 Jul 2025 | CA$1.8b | CA$1.5b | CA$28.9m | 17.1x | 61x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 25 Jun 2025 | CA$1.8b | CA$1.5b | CA$29.8m | 19.4x | 59x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 23 May 2025 | CA$1.8b | CA$1.5b | CA$32.8m | 33.9x | 53.4x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 20 Apr 2025 | CA$1.6b | CA$1.5b | CA$43.5m | 22.1x | 36.5x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 18 Mar 2025 | CA$1.7b | CA$1.5b | CA$46.2m | 25.5x | 37.2x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 13 Feb 2025 | CA$1.9b | CA$1.5b | CA$41.1m | 15.3x | 45.3x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 11 Jan 2025 | CA$2.1b | CA$1.5b | CA$39.2m | 19x | 53.8x | 1.4x |
| Mon, 09 Dec 2024 | CA$2.1b | CA$1.5b | CA$46.4m | 21.5x | 45.8x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 06 Nov 2024 | CA$2.1b | CA$1.5b | CA$49.7m | 23.2x | 42.3x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 04 Oct 2024 | CA$2.1b | CA$1.5b | CA$51.0m | 23.5x | 40.2x | 1.4x |
| Sun, 01 Sep 2024 | CA$2.2b | CA$1.5b | CA$23.2m | 21.9x | 94.5x | 1.5x |
| Tue, 30 Jul 2024 | CA$2.2b | CA$1.5b | CA$10.6m | 21.5x | 206.6x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 27 Jun 2024 | CA$2.1b | CA$1.5b | CA$11.4m | 23.4x | 184.3x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 25 May 2024 | CA$2.3b | CA$1.5b | CA$13.8m | 22.1x | 162.8x | 1.5x |
| Mon, 22 Apr 2024 | CA$2.2b | CA$1.5b | CA$7.0m | 23x | 312.4x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 20 Mar 2024 | CA$2.3b | CA$1.5b | CA$5.5m | 25.8x | 415.4x | 1.5x |
| Fri, 16 Feb 2024 | CA$2.2b | CA$1.6b | CA$49.9m | 21.6x | 43.1x | 1.4x |
| Sun, 14 Jan 2024 | CA$3.7b | CA$2.5b | CA$5.7m | 22.4x | 646.7x | 1.5x |
| Tue, 12 Dec 2023 | CA$3.7b | CA$2.6b | CA$5.2m | 22.2x | 698.4x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 09 Nov 2023 | CA$3.5b | CA$2.5b | CA$8.2m | 18.6x | 429.4x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 07 Oct 2023 | CA$3.5b | CA$2.5b | CA$8.9m | 22.9x | 397.1x | 1.4x |
| Mon, 04 Sep 2023 | CA$3.6b | CA$2.5b | -CA$100,541,191.00 | 23.7x | -35.7x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 02 Aug 2023 | CA$3.7b | CA$2.4b | -CA$184,005,627.00 | 19.1x | -20.2x | 1.6x |
| Fri, 30 Jun 2023 | CA$3.6b | CA$2.4b | -CA$183,543,847.00 | 17.2x | -19.9x | 1.5x |
| Sun, 28 May 2023 | CA$3.6b | CA$2.4b | -CA$186,413,213.00 | 18x | -19.1x | 1.5x |
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How does Canadian Communications Equipment compare with similar industries?
| CA Market | -0.16% | |
| Tech | 2.62% | |
| Communications | -1.43% | |
| Communications Equipment | -1.43% | |
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QTRH Quarterhill | CA$1.85 | 19.4% +CA$36.0m | 28.5% | PS1x | |
| CMI C-Com Satellite Systems | CA$1.00 | 8.7% +CA$3.4m | 0% | PS7.3x | |
| IMI Ironman International | CA$0.11 | 15.8% +CA$2.6m | n/a | PE8.7x | |
| YFI Edgewater Wireless Systems | CA$0.045 | 28.6% +CA$2.4m | 0% | PE-5.6x | |
| ENA Enablence Technologies | CA$5.15 | 1.8% +CA$1.9m | n/a | PS12.5x |