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.
  • BCE-PR-B had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • BCE-PR-B had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years BCE-PR-B always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

1.2 Ratios

  • BCE-PR-B has a Return On Assets of 7.87%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCE-PR-B outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 27.39%, BCE-PR-B belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BCE-PR-B has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.99%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BCE-PR-B is in line with the industry average of 5.39%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.87%
ROE 27.39%
ROIC 4.99%
ROA(3y)3.66%
ROA(5y)3.79%
ROE(3y)12.87%
ROE(5y)12.56%
ROIC(3y)5.24%
ROIC(5y)5.38%
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 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • BCE-PR-B's Profit Margin of 25.77% is amongst the best of the industry. BCE-PR-B outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-B has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.15%, BCE-PR-B is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BCE-PR-B's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 68.45%, BCE-PR-B belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BCE-PR-B's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.15%
PM (TTM) 25.77%
GM 68.45%
OM growth 3Y-0.74%
OM growth 5Y-0.52%
PM growth 3Y31.88%
PM growth 5Y18.74%
GM growth 3Y0.03%
GM growth 5Y-0.32%
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 2025 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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-B has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • BCE-PR-B has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • BCE-PR-B has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
BCE-PR-B.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingBCE-PR-B.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B

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.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.59, BCE-PR-B is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-B is 12.50, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCE-PR-B, 12.50 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-B (12.50) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.52 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 (1.52) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.52
Debt/FCF 12.5
Altman-Z 0.59
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC4.63%
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 2025 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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.58, BCE-PR-B is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 has a Quick ratio of 0.55. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-B outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
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 2025 5B 10B

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3. BCE-PR-B.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • BCE-PR-B shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -7.89%.
  • 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.
  • BCE-PR-B shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.24%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.35% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.89%
EPS 3Y-5.8%
EPS 5Y-1.57%
EPS Q2Q%-12.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.24%
Revenue growth 3Y0.4%
Revenue growth 5Y1.35%
Sales Q2Q%-0.28%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.39% on average over the next years.
  • BCE-PR-B is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.68% yearly.
EPS Next Y-7.42%
EPS Next 2Y-1.36%
EPS Next 3Y1.55%
EPS Next 5Y5.39%
Revenue Next Year2.04%
Revenue Next 2Y1.87%
Revenue Next 3Y2.05%
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.
  • When comparing the Revenue 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 7.48, the valuation of BCE-PR-B can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-B is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.47. BCE-PR-B is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • BCE-PR-B is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.08.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-B is valued cheaper than 85.71% 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 22.62.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.48
Fwd PE 8.08
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 rather cheap when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-B is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BCE-PR-B's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-B is cheaper than 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.95
EV/EBITDA 5.66
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

  • BCE-PR-B has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.36%
EPS Next 3Y1.55%

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5. BCE-PR-B.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • BCE-PR-B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.28%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.77, BCE-PR-B is paying slightly less dividend.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, BCE-PR-B pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.28%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of BCE-PR-B decreases each year by -7.24%.
  • BCE-PR-B has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.24%
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

  • 34.53% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCE-PR-B. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP34.53%
EPS Next 2Y-1.36%
EPS Next 3Y1.55%
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 2025 2B 4B 6B
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 (4/23/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

20.95

+0.05 (+0.24%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)05-07
Inst Owners51.67%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.54B
Revenue(TTM)24.47B
Net Income(TTM)6.30B
Analysts67.62
Price Target23.9 (14.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.28%
Yearly Dividend2.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.24%
DP34.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-31
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.6%
Min EPS beat(2)7.87%
Max EPS beat(2)9.34%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.91%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(4)10.64%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.85%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)2.62%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.78%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.42%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.19%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.09%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.02%
PT rev (1m)11.1%
PT rev (3m)5.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.61%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1177.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.48
Fwd PE 8.08
P/S 0.8
P/FCF 5.95
P/OCF 2.8
P/B 0.85
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.66
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY13.37%
EPS(NY)2.59
Fwd EY12.37%
FCF(TTM)3.52
FCFY16.81%
OCF(TTM)7.49
OCFY35.76%
SpS26.24
BVpS24.69
TBVpS-7.98
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number39.4359 (88.24%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.87%
ROE 27.39%
ROCE 8.05%
ROIC 4.99%
ROICexc 5.01%
ROICexgc 9.19%
OM 22.15%
PM (TTM) 25.77%
GM 68.45%
FCFM 13.42%
ROA(3y)3.66%
ROA(5y)3.79%
ROE(3y)12.87%
ROE(5y)12.56%
ROIC(3y)5.24%
ROIC(5y)5.38%
ROICexc(3y)5.37%
ROICexc(5y)5.46%
ROICexgc(3y)9.69%
ROICexgc(5y)9.86%
ROCE(3y)8.9%
ROCE(5y)9.07%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.98%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.2%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.76%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.73%
OM growth 3Y-0.74%
OM growth 5Y-0.52%
PM growth 3Y31.88%
PM growth 5Y18.74%
GM growth 3Y0.03%
GM growth 5Y-0.32%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.52
Debt/FCF 12.5
Debt/EBITDA 3.27
Cap/Depr 70.69%
Cap/Sales 15.13%
Interest Coverage 3
Cash Conversion 65.56%
Profit Quality 52.09%
Current Ratio 0.58
Quick Ratio 0.55
Altman-Z 0.59
F-Score7
WACC4.63%
ROIC/WACC1.08
Cap/Depr(3y)85.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)93.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)17.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)18.89%
Profit Quality(3y)635.17%
Profit Quality(5y)427.95%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.89%
EPS 3Y-5.8%
EPS 5Y-1.57%
EPS Q2Q%-12.66%
EPS Next Y-7.42%
EPS Next 2Y-1.36%
EPS Next 3Y1.55%
EPS Next 5Y5.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.24%
Revenue growth 3Y0.4%
Revenue growth 5Y1.35%
Sales Q2Q%-0.28%
Revenue Next Year2.04%
Revenue Next 2Y1.87%
Revenue Next 3Y2.05%
Revenue Next 5Y1.68%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.31%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.34%
EBIT growth 5Y0.82%
EBIT Next Year103.95%
EBIT Next 3Y29.05%
EBIT Next 5Y17.16%
FCF growth 1Y17.92%
FCF growth 3Y1.06%
FCF growth 5Y-1.58%
OCF growth 1Y-3.13%
OCF growth 3Y-5.64%
OCF growth 5Y-2.07%

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 5 / 10 to BCE-PR-B.CA.


What is the valuation status for BCE-PR-B stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-B.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-B.CA) stock?

BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-B.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-B.CA) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-B.CA) is 7.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.85.


Can you provide the financial health for BCE-PR-B stock?

The financial health rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-B.CA) is 3 / 10.