Quebecor Inc (QBR-B) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Latest as of March 2026:
0.56x
Quebecor Inc (QBR-B) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.56x as of March 2026. Free cash flow of CA$233.50 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow (CA$418.90 Million). Explore Quebecor Inc capital spending ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
FCF Generation Index
0.56x
Free Cash Flow / Operating CF
Free Cash Flow
CA$233.50 Million
CAD
Operating Cash Flow
CA$418.90 Million
CAD
Capital Expenditures
CA$185.40 Million
CAD
Quebecor Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1989–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Quebecor Inc across 37 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see how efficiently does Quebecor Inc generate cash.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Quebecor Inc (1989–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Quebecor Inc. Check QBR-B cash flow reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (CAD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.69x | CA$1.42 Billion | CA$2.06 Billion | CA$640.70 Million | ▲ +44.4% |
| 2024 | 0.48x | CA$820.60 Million | CA$1.72 Billion | CA$898.40 Million | ▼ -22.3% |
| 2023 | 0.61x | CA$898.90 Million | CA$1.46 Billion | CA$563.30 Million | ▲ +18.9% |
| 2022 | 0.52x | CA$653.10 Million | CA$1.26 Billion | CA$609.60 Million | ▲ +330.5% |
| 2021 | -0.22x | CA$-265.40 Million | CA$1.18 Billion | CA$1.45 Billion | ▼ -141.3% |
| 2020 | 0.54x | CA$778.40 Million | CA$1.43 Billion | CA$653.10 Million | ▲ +208.9% |
| 2019 | 0.18x | CA$213.30 Million | CA$1.21 Billion | CA$998.50 Million | ▼ -61.7% |
| 2018 | 0.46x | CA$637.10 Million | CA$1.39 Billion | CA$750.40 Million | ▲ +26.9% |
| 2017 | 0.36x | CA$423.60 Million | CA$1.17 Billion | CA$747.50 Million | ▲ +51.7% |
| 2016 | 0.24x | CA$265.40 Million | CA$1.11 Billion | CA$847.60 Million | ▲ +674.8% |
| 2015 | 0.03x | CA$33.00 Million | CA$1.07 Billion | CA$1.04 Billion | ▲ +968.7% |
| 2014 | 0.00x | CA$-3.40 Million | CA$959.60 Million | CA$963.00 Million | ▼ -101.2% |
| 2013 | 0.29x | CA$262.20 Million | CA$914.20 Million | CA$652.00 Million | ▲ +1.5% |
| 2012 | 0.28x | CA$317.10 Million | CA$1.12 Billion | CA$805.50 Million | ▲ +3984.2% |
| 2011 | -0.01x | CA$-6.30 Million | CA$866.30 Million | CA$872.60 Million | ▼ -125.4% |
| 2010 | 0.03x | CA$24.20 Million | CA$845.20 Million | CA$821.00 Million | ▼ -91.7% |
| 2009 | 0.34x | CA$319.10 Million | CA$925.30 Million | CA$606.20 Million | ▲ +180.4% |
| 2008 | -0.43x | CA$-332.70 Million | CA$775.70 Million | CA$1.11 Billion | ▼ -6891.2% |
| 2007 | 0.01x | CA$5.30 Million | CA$839.20 Million | CA$833.90 Million | ▲ +101.3% |
| 2006 | -0.48x | CA$-258.20 Million | CA$538.70 Million | CA$796.90 Million | ▼ -387.6% |
| 2005 | 0.17x | CA$158.00 Million | CA$948.20 Million | CA$790.20 Million | ▼ -74.2% |
| 2004 | 0.64x | CA$657.80 Million | CA$1.02 Billion | CA$362.40 Million | ▲ +31.6% |
| 2003 | 0.49x | CA$454.30 Million | CA$927.40 Million | CA$473.10 Million | ▼ -18.8% |
| 2002 | 0.60x | CA$686.00 Million | CA$1.14 Billion | CA$451.80 Million | ▲ +21.7% |
| 2001 | 0.50x | CA$546.60 Million | CA$1.10 Billion | CA$556.90 Million | ▼ -35.5% |
| 2000 | 0.77x | CA$1.34 Billion | CA$1.74 Billion | CA$405.00 Million | ▲ +195.4% |
| 1999 | -0.81x | CA$-1.20 Billion | CA$1.49 Billion | CA$2.69 Billion | ▼ -52.2% |
| 1998 | -0.53x | CA$-575.90 Million | CA$1.09 Billion | CA$1.66 Billion | ▼ -222.4% |
| 1997 | -0.16x | CA$-144.50 Million | CA$880.50 Million | CA$1.02 Billion | ▲ +76.3% |
| 1996 | -0.69x | CA$-649.90 Million | CA$939.90 Million | CA$1.59 Billion | ▼ -288.2% |
| 1995 | -0.18x | CA$-114.40 Million | CA$642.20 Million | CA$756.60 Million | ▲ +68.0% |
| 1994 | -0.56x | CA$-232.10 Million | CA$417.50 Million | CA$649.60 Million | ▼ -150.5% |
| 1993 | -0.22x | CA$-66.10 Million | CA$297.80 Million | CA$363.90 Million | ▼ -133.9% |
| 1992 | 0.65x | CA$195.39 Million | CA$298.33 Million | CA$102.93 Million | ▲ +40.2% |
| 1991 | 0.47x | CA$96.86 Million | CA$207.35 Million | CA$110.49 Million | ▼ -27.0% |
| 1990 | 0.64x | CA$182.68 Million | CA$285.51 Million | CA$102.83 Million | ▲ +37.4% |
| 1989 | 0.47x | CA$85.47 Million | CA$183.57 Million | CA$98.09 Million | — |
FCG Index = Free Cash Flow / Operating Cash Flow. FCF = Operating CF + Capital Expenditures (capex stored negative).