BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-B.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-B - CA05534B6952
19.1 CAD
+0.04 (+0.21%)
BCE-PR-B gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While BCE-PR-B has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. BCE-PR-B is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BCE-PR-B was profitable.
BCE-PR-B had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-B has been profitable.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-B always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BCE-PR-B (7.85%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BCE-PR-B (27.48%) is better than 76.67% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.52%, BCE-PR-B is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-B had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.90%. This is in line with the industry average of 5.01%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.85% | ||
| ROE | 27.48% | ||
| ROIC | 4.52% |
ROA(3y)2.34%
ROA(5y)3.04%
ROE(3y)7.82%
ROE(5y)9.47%
ROIC(3y)4.9%
ROIC(5y)4.97%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 25.21%, BCE-PR-B belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-B has declined.
BCE-PR-B has a better Operating Margin (22.38%) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-B's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of BCE-PR-B (67.92%) is better than 73.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BCE-PR-B has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.21% | ||
| GM | 67.92% |
OM growth 3Y0.29%
OM growth 5Y-0.91%
PM growth 3Y-61.33%
PM growth 5Y-44.58%
GM growth 3Y-0.23%
GM growth 5Y-0.19%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
BCE-PR-B has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-B has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, BCE-PR-B has more shares outstanding
BCE-PR-B has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
BCE-PR-B has an Altman-Z score of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-B is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.58, BCE-PR-B is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-B has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.36. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-B would need 10.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 10.36, BCE-PR-B is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-B has dependencies on debt financing.
BCE-PR-B has a better Debt to Equity ratio (1.57) than 76.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.58 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC4.21%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BCE-PR-B may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-B's Current ratio of 0.58 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-B outperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-B has a Quick Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-B is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-B's Quick ratio of 0.55 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-B outperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BCE-PR-B shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.20%.
BCE-PR-B shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% yearly.
Looking at the last year, BCE-PR-B shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.11% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-B shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.51% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.2%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%7.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%3.72%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-B will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.66% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.83% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
EPS Next 5Y1.66%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.92%
Revenue Next 5Y1.83%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
BCE-PR-B is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.56.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-B indicates a rather cheap valuation: BCE-PR-B is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.51, BCE-PR-B is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.02, the valuation of BCE-PR-B can be described as very cheap.
BCE-PR-B's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-B is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-B's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.98.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BCE-PR-B indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BCE-PR-B is cheaper than 76.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BCE-PR-B's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-B is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of BCE-PR-B may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-B's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.28% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.40%, BCE-PR-B is a good candidate for dividend investing.
BCE-PR-B's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 5.36.
BCE-PR-B's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.4% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-B has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-B has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
43.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCE-PR-B. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of BCE-PR-B is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP43.52%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
TSX:BCE-PR-B (11/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.1
+0.04 (+0.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.57%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap17.81B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts64.55
Price Target21.1 (10.47%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.4% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP43.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.5%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(2)11.22%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(4)11.22%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.42%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.92%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.6%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.62%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.65%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.75%
PT rev (1m)-1.41%
PT rev (3m)3.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.02 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.44 | ||
| P/B | 0.79 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.5 |
EPS(TTM)2.91
EY15.24%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY14.24%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY22.2%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY41.01%
SpS26.26
BVpS24.08
TBVpS-8.8
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number39.71
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.85% | ||
| ROE | 27.48% | ||
| ROCE | 8.25% | ||
| ROIC | 4.52% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.55% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.5% | ||
| OM | 22.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.21% | ||
| GM | 67.92% | ||
| FCFM | 16.15% |
ROA(3y)2.34%
ROA(5y)3.04%
ROE(3y)7.82%
ROE(5y)9.47%
ROIC(3y)4.9%
ROIC(5y)4.97%
ROICexc(3y)5.01%
ROICexc(5y)5.05%
ROICexgc(3y)9.15%
ROICexgc(5y)9.15%
ROCE(3y)9.37%
ROCE(5y)9.44%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.14%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.03%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.85%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.9%
OM growth 3Y0.29%
OM growth 5Y-0.91%
PM growth 3Y-61.33%
PM growth 5Y-44.58%
GM growth 3Y-0.23%
GM growth 5Y-0.19%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.32 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 65.44% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 13.68% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.91 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 64.08% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.58 |
F-Score6
WACC4.21%
ROIC/WACC1.07
Cap/Depr(3y)97.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)98.75%
Cap/Sales(3y)19.56%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.53%
Profit Quality(3y)656.86%
Profit Quality(5y)446%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.2%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%7.15%
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
EPS Next 5Y1.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%3.72%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.92%
Revenue Next 5Y1.83%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.58%
EBIT Next 3Y26.41%
EBIT Next 5Y16.08%
FCF growth 1Y77.12%
FCF growth 3Y-4.23%
FCF growth 5Y-6.84%
OCF growth 1Y-3.63%
OCF growth 3Y-3.43%
OCF growth 5Y-1.95%
BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP / BCE-PR-B.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BCE-PR-B stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BCE-PR-B.CA.
What is the valuation status of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-B.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-B.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of BCE-PR-B stock?
BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-B.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-B.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-B.CA) is 3 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-B.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-B.CA) is expected to decline by -10.6% in the next year.