BCE INC - BCECN 5.08 PERP (BCE-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-C - CA05534B7869
19.91 CAD
+0.01 (+0.05%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to BCE-PR-C. BCE-PR-C was compared to 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While BCE-PR-C is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. BCE-PR-C has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BCE-PR-C had positive earnings in the past year.
BCE-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-C has been profitable.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-C always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.61%, BCE-PR-C is doing worse than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-C's Return On Equity of 2.40% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-C is outperformed by 62.07% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 5.04%, BCE-PR-C perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCE-PR-C is in line with the industry average of 5.46%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.04%) for BCE-PR-C is above the 3 year average (4.90%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.61% | ||
| ROE | 2.4% | ||
| ROIC | 5.04% |
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
BCE-PR-C has a Profit Margin of 1.77%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-C underperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-C has declined.
BCE-PR-C has a Operating Margin of 22.50%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-C underperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCE-PR-C has remained more or less at the same level.
With a Gross Margin value of 67.94%, BCE-PR-C perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.83% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BCE-PR-C has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.77% | ||
| GM | 67.94% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BCE-PR-C is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-C remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BCE-PR-C has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-C has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.57, we must say that BCE-PR-C is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
BCE-PR-C has a Altman-Z score (0.57) which is in line with its industry peers.
BCE-PR-C has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.25. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-C would need 9.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-C (9.25) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BCE-PR-C has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.80. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BCE-PR-C (1.80) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.57 |
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC4.26%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.61 indicates that BCE-PR-C may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.61, BCE-PR-C is doing worse than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-C has a Quick Ratio of 0.61. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-C is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BCE-PR-C (0.57) is worse than 62.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BCE-PR-C shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -6.84%.
BCE-PR-C 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-C shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.66% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.51% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.84%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%-19.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.33%
3.2 Future
BCE-PR-C is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.52% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.40% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-4.95%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
EPS Next 5Y1.52%
Revenue Next Year1.6%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.74%
Revenue Next 5Y2.4%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.96 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-C.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-C is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-C to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.00), we can say BCE-PR-C is valued rather cheaply.
BCE-PR-C is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.25.
BCE-PR-C's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.87. BCE-PR-C is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BCE-PR-C.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BCE-PR-C is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.27 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE-PR-C's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.44% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.95%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BCE-PR-C has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.84%, which is a nice return.
BCE-PR-C's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.50.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, BCE-PR-C pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.84% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-C has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-C has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
BCE-PR-C has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
BCE-PR-C pays out 739.72% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
BCE-PR-C's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP739.72%
EPS Next 2Y-4.95%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
TSX:BCE-PR-C (10/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.91
+0.01 (+0.05%)
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 Cap18.57B
Revenue(TTM)24.41B
Net Income(TTM)433.00M
Analysts55
Price Target21.95 (10.25%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.84% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP739.72%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.79%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(2)10.64%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.98%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(4)10.64%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.86%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.28%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)1.85%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.99%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.8%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.98%
PT rev (1m)3.34%
PT rev (3m)10.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.25 | ||
| P/S | 0.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.48 | ||
| P/B | 1.03 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.27 |
EPS(TTM)2.86
EY14.36%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY13.79%
FCF(TTM)4.36
FCFY21.88%
OCF(TTM)8.03
OCFY40.31%
SpS26.17
BVpS19.37
TBVpS-9.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number35.31
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.61% | ||
| ROE | 2.4% | ||
| ROCE | 9.22% | ||
| ROIC | 5.04% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.35% | ||
| OM | 22.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.77% | ||
| GM | 67.94% | ||
| FCFM | 16.64% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.08 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 67.52% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 14.02% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.06 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.88% | ||
| Profit Quality | 938.11% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.57 |
F-Score5
WACC4.26%
ROIC/WACC1.18
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)-6.84%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%-19.23%
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-4.95%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
EPS Next 5Y1.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.33%
Revenue Next Year1.6%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.74%
Revenue Next 5Y2.4%
EBIT growth 1Y0.22%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.58%
EBIT Next 3Y26.41%
EBIT Next 5Y15.82%
FCF growth 1Y117.69%
FCF growth 3Y-4.23%
FCF growth 5Y-6.84%
OCF growth 1Y3.74%
OCF growth 3Y-3.43%
OCF growth 5Y-1.95%
BCE INC - BCECN 5.08 PERP / BCE-PR-C.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BCE INC - BCECN 5.08 PERP (BCE-PR-C.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to BCE-PR-C.CA.
What is the valuation status for BCE-PR-C stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BCE INC - BCECN 5.08 PERP (BCE-PR-C.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is BCE INC - BCECN 5.08 PERP (BCE-PR-C.CA) stock?
BCE INC - BCECN 5.08 PERP (BCE-PR-C.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
How financially healthy is BCE INC - BCECN 5.08 PERP?
The financial health rating of BCE INC - BCECN 5.08 PERP (BCE-PR-C.CA) is 1 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for BCE INC - BCECN 5.08 PERP (BCE-PR-C.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BCE INC - BCECN 5.08 PERP (BCE-PR-C.CA) is expected to decline by -10.6% in the next year.