BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-B.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:BCE-PR-B • CA05534B6952

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This BCE-PR-B.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. BCE-PR-B.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year BCE-PR-B was profitable.
  • In the past year BCE-PR-B had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years BCE-PR-B 4 years were profitable.
  • Of the past 5 years BCE-PR-B 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
BCE-PR-B.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBCE-PR-B.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

1.2 Ratios

  • BCE-PR-B has a better Return On Assets (7.85%) than 81.48% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of BCE-PR-B (27.48%) is better than 74.07% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.52%, BCE-PR-B is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCE-PR-B is in line with the industry average of 5.06%.
Industry RankSector 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%
BCE-PR-B.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBCE-PR-B.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • BCE-PR-B's Profit Margin of 25.21% is amongst the best of the industry. BCE-PR-B outperforms 81.48% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-B has declined.
  • BCE-PR-B has a Operating Margin of 22.38%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-B outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • BCE-PR-B's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 67.92%, BCE-PR-B is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BCE-PR-B has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
BCE-PR-B.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBCE-PR-B.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. BCE-PR-B.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BCE-PR-B is still creating some value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for BCE-PR-B. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
BCE-PR-B.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingBCE-PR-B.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
BCE-PR-B.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBCE-PR-B.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

  • BCE-PR-B has an Altman-Z score of 0.59. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-B is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 0.59, BCE-PR-B is not doing good in the industry: 62.96% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • 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.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-B (10.36) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • BCE-PR-B has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of BCE-PR-B (1.57) is better than 74.07% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.57
Debt/FCF 10.36
Altman-Z 0.59
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC4.34%
BCE-PR-B.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBCE-PR-B.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

  • BCE-PR-B has a Current 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 Current ratio of 0.58 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-B outperforms 62.96% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BCE-PR-B may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.55, BCE-PR-B is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.58
Quick Ratio 0.55
BCE-PR-B.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBCE-PR-B.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B

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3. BCE-PR-B.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for BCE-PR-B have decreased by -7.89% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-B shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -1.57% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.89%
EPS 3Y-5.8%
EPS 5Y-1.57%
EPS Q2Q%-12.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-0.28%

3.2 Future

  • BCE-PR-B is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.39% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.68% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-7.27%
EPS Next 2Y-1.8%
EPS Next 3Y0.01%
EPS Next 5Y5.39%
Revenue Next Year2.27%
Revenue Next 2Y1.8%
Revenue Next 3Y1.53%
Revenue Next 5Y1.68%

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.
BCE-PR-B.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBCE-PR-B.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 10B 20B 30B
BCE-PR-B.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBCE-PR-B.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3

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4. BCE-PR-B.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.23, the valuation of BCE-PR-B can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-B is valued cheaper than 81.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.70, BCE-PR-B is valued rather cheaply.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.80, the valuation of BCE-PR-B can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-B is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-B to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say BCE-PR-B is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.23
Fwd PE 7.8
BCE-PR-B.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBCE-PR-B.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • BCE-PR-B's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-B is cheaper than 74.07% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 77.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCE-PR-B, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.77
EV/EBITDA 5.61
BCE-PR-B.CA Per share dataBCE-PR-B.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of BCE-PR-B may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.8%
EPS Next 3Y0.01%

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5. BCE-PR-B.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.92%, BCE-PR-B is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.21, BCE-PR-B has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • BCE-PR-B's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.92%

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
BCE-PR-B.CA Yearly Dividends per shareBCE-PR-B.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

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 around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP43.52%
EPS Next 2Y-1.8%
EPS Next 3Y0.01%
BCE-PR-B.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBCE-PR-B.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B
BCE-PR-B.CA Dividend Payout.BCE-PR-B.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BCE-PR-B.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BCE-PR-B.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP

TSX:BCE-PR-B (3/13/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

20.25

-0.05 (-0.25%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners51.76%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap18.88B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts67.62
Price Target21.51 (6.22%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.92%
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP43.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date02-27
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.44%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(2)9.34%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.21%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(4)10.64%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.18%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.77%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.48%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.42%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.21%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.91%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.85%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.9%
PT rev (1m)-2.13%
PT rev (3m)-3.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.15%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.23
Fwd PE 7.8
P/S 0.77
P/FCF 4.77
P/OCF 2.59
P/B 0.84
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.61
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY13.83%
EPS(NY)2.6
Fwd EY12.82%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY20.94%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY38.68%
SpS26.26
BVpS24.08
TBVpS-8.8
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number38.95
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 0.59
F-Score6
WACC4.34%
ROIC/WACC1.04
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)-7.89%
EPS 3Y-5.8%
EPS 5Y-1.57%
EPS Q2Q%-12.66%
EPS Next Y-7.27%
EPS Next 2Y-1.8%
EPS Next 3Y0.01%
EPS Next 5Y5.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-0.28%
Revenue Next Year2.27%
Revenue Next 2Y1.8%
Revenue Next 3Y1.53%
Revenue Next 5Y1.68%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.65%
EBIT Next 3Y26.26%
EBIT Next 5Y16.03%
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for BCE-PR-B stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BCE-PR-B.CA.


What is the valuation status for BCE-PR-B 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 6 / 10.


What is the valuation of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-B.CA) is 7.23 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.84.


What is the earnings growth outlook for BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-B.CA) is expected to decline by -7.27% in the next year.