Telus Corp (NYSE: TU)’s stock price has increased by 0.86 compared to its previous closing price of 13.95. However, the company has seen a 2.03% increase in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. globenewswire.com reported 2025-01-17 that NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against TELUS International (Cda) Inc. (“TELUS” or the “Company”) (NYSE:TIXT) on behalf of TELUS stockholders. Our investigation concerns whether TELUS has violated the federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices.
Is It Worth Investing in Telus Corp (NYSE: TU) Right Now?
The price-to-earnings ratio for Telus Corp (NYSE: TU) is above average at 30.79x. The 36-month beta value for TU is also noteworthy at 0.77. There are mixed opinions on the stock, with 5 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 5 rating it as “overweight,” 7 rating it as “hold,” and 0 rating it as “sell.”
The public float for TU is 1.50B, and at present, short sellers hold a 2.68% of that float. The average trading volume of TU on January 22, 2025 was 3.27M shares.
TU’s Market Performance
TU’s stock has seen a 2.03% increase for the week, with a 0.14% rise in the past month and a -13.89% fall in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 1.68%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 1.80% for Telus Corp The simple moving average for the last 20 days is 2.33% for TU stock, with a simple moving average of -10.78% for the last 200 days.
TU Trading at -4.11% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought TU to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -24.15% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 1.80%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 1.68%, as shares surge +1.44% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -9.98% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, TU rose by +2.03%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -12.06% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $13.75. In addition, Telus Corp saw 3.76% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Stock Fundamentals for TU
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.15 for the present operating margin
- 0.39 for the gross margin
The net margin for Telus Corp stands at 0.05. The total capital return value is set at 0.06. Equity return is now at value 5.71, with 1.61 for asset returns.
Based on Telus Corp (TU), the company’s capital structure generated 0.65 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.18. The debt to equity ratio resting at 1.83. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 2.12.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 6.45 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 4.37. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 2.97. The receivables turnover for the company is 4.96for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.35. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 0.69.
Conclusion
In summary, Telus Corp (TU) has had a mixed performance as of late. Analysts have mixed opinions on the stock, with some viewing it as a “buy” and others as a “hold”. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
