BCE INC - BCECN 5.08 PERP (BCE-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-C - CA05534B7869
20.75 CAD
+0.22 (+1.07%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BCE-PR-C. BCE-PR-C was compared to 30 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. BCE-PR-C also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BCE-PR-C was profitable.
BCE-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-C has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.85%, BCE-PR-C is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-C has a Return On Equity (27.48%) which is in line with its industry peers.
BCE-PR-C has a Return On Invested Capital (4.52%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCE-PR-C is in line with the industry average of 5.01%.
| 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
BCE-PR-C has a Profit Margin of 25.21%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-C outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-C has declined.
The Operating Margin of BCE-PR-C (22.38%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BCE-PR-C's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
BCE-PR-C has a Gross Margin (67.92%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 | 22.38% | ||
| 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-C 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-C has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, BCE-PR-C has more shares outstanding
BCE-PR-C has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
BCE-PR-C has an Altman-Z score of 0.60. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-C is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of BCE-PR-C (0.60) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-C is 10.36, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCE-PR-C, 10.36 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 10.36, BCE-PR-C is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-C has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
BCE-PR-C has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.57. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-C outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.6 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC4.28%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BCE-PR-C may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-C has a Current ratio (0.58) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BCE-PR-C has a Quick Ratio of 0.58. 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.
BCE-PR-C's Quick ratio of 0.55 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-C outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
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 -3.65%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.78% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, BCE-PR-C shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.11% in the last year.
BCE-PR-C shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.51% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.65%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%5.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.31%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-C will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.73% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-C will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.65% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-9.15%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
EPS Next 5Y0.73%
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y1.65%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.16, the valuation of BCE-PR-C can be described as very cheap.
BCE-PR-C's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-C is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-C is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.63, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-C.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-C indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BCE-PR-C is cheaper than 63.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-C to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.98), we can say BCE-PR-C is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BCE-PR-C.
63.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCE-PR-C, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.63 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-C's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.30% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.32%, BCE-PR-C is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.60, BCE-PR-C has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
BCE-PR-C's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.32% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
43.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCE-PR-C. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
BCE-PR-C's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP43.52%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
TSX:BCE-PR-C (1/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
20.75
+0.22 (+1.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.26%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.35B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts67.27
Price Target23.57 (13.59%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.32% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP43.52%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-DateN/A
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)3%
PT rev (3m)7.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.63 | ||
| P/S | 0.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.65 | ||
| P/B | 0.86 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.63 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY13.98%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY13.11%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY20.44%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY37.75%
SpS26.26
BVpS24.08
TBVpS-8.8
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number39.64
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 | 0.6 |
F-Score6
WACC4.28%
ROIC/WACC1.06
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)-3.65%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%5.33%
EPS Next Y-9.15%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
EPS Next 5Y0.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.31%
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y1.65%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.99%
EBIT Next 3Y26.65%
EBIT Next 5Y16.09%
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 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 4 / 10 to BCE-PR-C.CA.
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BCE INC - BCECN 5.08 PERP (BCE-PR-C.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of BCE INC - BCECN 5.08 PERP (BCE-PR-C.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BCE INC - BCECN 5.08 PERP (BCE-PR-C.CA) is 7.16 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.86.
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The financial health rating of BCE INC - BCECN 5.08 PERP (BCE-PR-C.CA) is 2 / 10.