IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Blank Capital Research ("BCR") is a technology platform, not a registered investment advisor or broker-dealer. The algorithmically generated signals, scores, and rankings provided on this site ("God Mode" Signals) are for informational and research purposes only and do not constitute financial advice, investment recommendations, or an offer to sell or solicit an offer to buy any securities.
HYPOTHETICAL PERFORMANCE RESULTS: The "timing scores" and "regime signals" displayed are based on quantitative models. Hypothetical or simulated performance results have certain inherent limitations. Unlike an actual performance record, simulated results do not represent actual trading. Also, since the trades have not actually been executed, the results may have under-or-over compensated for the impact, if any, of certain market factors, such as lack of liquidity.
RISK OF LOSS: Trading in financial markets involves a high degree of risk and may result in the loss of your entire investment. Data provided by third-party sources (Intrinio, Snowflake) is believed to be reliable but is not guaranteed for accuracy or completeness. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
© 2026 Blank Capital Research. All rights reserved. System Version: Aegis V8 (God Mode).
Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#2026
Positioning
Market Dominance
Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services
Communication
$19.9B
Darren Entwistle
TELUS Corporation provides a range of telecommunications and information technology products and services in Canada. It operates through Technology Solutions and Digitally-Led Customer Experiences segments. The company has 16.9 million subscriber connections, including 9.3 million mobile phone subscribers.
Get full access to institutional-quality research tools with Blank Capital Pro.
Upgrade to ProStarting at $19.99/mo
Get full access to institutional-quality research tools with Blank Capital Pro.
Upgrade to ProStarting at $19.99/mo
Dates updated upon official exchange announcement.
Get full access to institutional-quality research tools with Blank Capital Pro.
Upgrade to ProStarting at $19.99/mo
Get full access to institutional-quality research tools with Blank Capital Pro.
Upgrade to ProStarting at $19.99/mo
Get full access to institutional-quality research tools with Blank Capital Pro.
Upgrade to ProStarting at $19.99/mo
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$UGP ULTRAPAR HOLDINGS INC | 79 | 90 | 95 | 87 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$TNK TEEKAY TANKERS LTD. | 78 | 94 | 97 | 82 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$DHT DHT Holdings, Inc. | 75 | 84 | 88 | 78 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$STNG Scorpio Tankers Inc. | 75 | 86 | 95 | 74 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$NAT NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS Ltd | 75 | 82 | 88 | 87 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AMX AMERICA MOVIL SAB DE CV/ | 74 | 86 | 81 | 68 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$PAC Pacific Airport Group | 73 | 94 | 80 | 78 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$GSL Global Ship Lease, Inc. | 73 | 82 | 94 | 81 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$TRMD TORM plc | 73 | 86 | 94 | 65 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$VIV TELEFONICA BRASIL S.A. | 73 | 82 | 90 | 78 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$TU TELUS CORP | 50 | 61 | 62 | 19 | 30.6x | 2.8x | 5.1% | 6.5% | 100.0% | 9.8% | 7.3% | -33.6% | 9.1% | 40.0x | $19.9B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 16.9x | 6.1x | 11.9% | 3.2% | 52.6% | 14.8% | 7.7% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 1.3x | - | REF |
TELUS CORP (TU) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 49.9/100. It ranks #2026 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 2-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
Sign in to join the discussion.
Lagging peers — losers tend to keep underperforming
Trading at a discount to fundamentals — favorable entry valuation
High profitability & efficiency — strong quality floor supports entry
Low volatility — smoother ride and historically better risk-adjusted returns
Moderate investment profile
Mid-range overall rating
Get full access to institutional-quality research tools with Blank Capital Pro.
Upgrade to ProStarting at $19.99/mo
Relative valuation derived from Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
Institutional-grade Reverse DCF analysis. This model identifies the growth hurdles embedded in current market prices. When implied growth is significantly lower than historical or projected rates, a margin of safety may exist. Re-audited daily.
No analyst ratings for TU.
View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 61 | 70 | -9DRAG |
| MOMENTUM | 19 | 13 | +6ALPHA |
| VALUATION | 62 | 70 | -8DRAG |
| INVESTMENT | 50 | 83 | -33DRAG |
| STABILITY | 83 | 85 | -2NEUTRAL |
| SHORT INT | 27 | 17 | +10ALPHA |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC 3.3% vs WACC 6.8% (spread -3.5%)
GM 100% vs sector 53%, OM 10% vs sector 15%
Capital turnover 0.44x
Rev growth -34%, 8yr history
Interest coverage N/A, Net debt/EBITDA 5.5x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
Core business profitability
Bottom-line profitability
The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate TELUS CORP (TU) as a Reduce with a composite score of 49.9/100 at a current price of $13.55. The quantitative profile shows weakness across multiple dimensions, suggesting limited upside potential.
TELUS CORP holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 49.9/100 places it at rank #2026 in our full universe.
No Moat
Low
Standard
Undervalued
Gross margins of 100% signal strong pricing power.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Weak momentum suggests persistent institutional selling pressure.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
TELUS CORP represents a reduce based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
TELUS CORP receives a Reduce rating from our analysis, with a composite score of 49.9/100 and 2 out of 5 stars, ranking #2026 out of 7,333 stocks. TU's factor profile shows weakness across multiple dimensions, suggesting the stock may underperform going forward. Existing holders may want to consider trimming positions or tightening stop-losses.
With a quality score of 61/100, TU shows adequate but unremarkable business quality. The company reports a return on equity of 5.1% (sector avg: 11.9%), gross margins of 100.0% (sector avg: 52.6%), net margins of 7.3% (sector avg: 7.7%). This suggests the company generates acceptable returns but may lack the competitive positioning or operational efficiency to stand out from peers.
TU's value score of 62/100 indicates the stock is fairly valued based on its current fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 30.55x, an EV/EBITDA of 2.82x, a P/B ratio of 0.41x. At this level, neither a clear bargain nor overpriced, the stock's attractiveness depends more on forward growth expectations and qualitative factors.
With an investment score of 50/100, TU exhibits moderate growth-oriented spending. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of -33.6% vs. a sector average of 4.2% and a return on assets of 6.5% (sector: 3.2%). The company appears to be balancing growth investments with capital returns, though the pace of investment may not be enough to accelerate top-line growth meaningfully.
TELUS CORP is experiencing notably weak momentum with a score of just 19/100. The stock has underperformed its peers and is trending below major moving averages. Revenue growth stands at -33.6% year-over-year, while a beta of 0.29 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. While deep momentum weakness can occasionally present value opportunities, it often reflects deteriorating fundamentals or structural headwinds that may persist.
TU shows good financial stability with a score of 83/100. Key stability metrics include a beta of 0.29 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 40.00x (sector avg: 1.3x). This suggests manageable leverage and moderate price volatility, making it appropriate for investors seeking a balance between growth potential and capital preservation.
TELUS CORP's short interest score of 27/100 reveals significant bearish positioning, suggesting institutional investors are actively betting against the stock. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 40.00x). At $19.9B (large-cap), TU carries meaningful risk and is best suited for investors with high risk tolerance who have thoroughly evaluated the bear thesis.
TELUS CORP offers an attractive dividend yield of 9.1%, placing it among the higher-yielding stocks in its peer group. This compares to a sector average dividend yield of 1.4%. A yield this high can provide meaningful income, but investors should verify the payout is sustainable by examining the payout ratio, free cash flow coverage, and any history of dividend cuts.
TELUS CORP is a large-cap company in the Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #2026 of 7,333 overall (72nd percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 5.1% trailing the 11.9% sector median and operating margins of 9.8% below the 14.8% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services peers.
While TU currently exhibits a REDUCE profile, superior opportunities exist within the TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRIC, GAS, AND SANITARY SERVICES sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
View Top Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services Alpha →Quant Factor Profile
Upgrade catalyst
Improvement in Momentum (19) would have the largest impact on the composite score.
EV/EBITDA 54% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
ROE 57% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 90% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081
Telus faces a CEO transition amid leverage and dividend concerns. Click here to read the full analysis.
The Linux Foundation Member Summit - The Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF), the open foundation driving the transparent and collaborative evolution of agentic AI, today announced the addition of 18 new Gold Members and 79 new Silver Members. The AAIF now represents a community of 146 members collaborating to advance open protocols, tooling and best practices for agent-based AI systems.
TELUS Digital will showcase production-ready artificial intelligence (AI) driven customer experience (CX) and network optimization solutions for telecommunications providers at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. The company will demonstrate how telecom operators can win the moments that matter by transforming AI pilots into enterprise-scale deployments that deliver measurable business value through innovative use cases.