BCE INC - BCECN 5.08 PERP (BCE-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-C - CA05534B7869
19.82 CAD
-0.03 (-0.15%)
Overall BCE-PR-C gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated BCE-PR-C against 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. There are concerns on the financial health of BCE-PR-C while its profitability can be described as average. BCE-PR-C has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally BCE-PR-C also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BCE-PR-C was profitable.
In the past year BCE-PR-C had a positive cash flow from operations.
BCE-PR-C had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
BCE-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-C has a Return On Assets of 7.85%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-C outperforms 55.17% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 27.48%, BCE-PR-C is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.28% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-C has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.52%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-C underperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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 comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-C outperforms 55.17% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-C has declined.
BCE-PR-C's Operating Margin of 22.38% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-C outperforms 41.38% of its industry peers.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BCE-PR-C is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-C has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
BCE-PR-C has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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 0.59, we must say that BCE-PR-C is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
BCE-PR-C's Altman-Z score of 0.59 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-C outperforms 58.62% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-C has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.36. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-C would need 10.36 years to pay back of 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 41.38% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-C has dependencies on debt 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 48.28% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.59 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC4.22%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BCE-PR-C may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BCE-PR-C (0.58) is worse than 62.07% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BCE-PR-C may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.55, BCE-PR-C is doing worse than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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%.
Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-C shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% on average per year.
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.
Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-C shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.51% on average per year.
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 1.21% on average per year.
BCE-PR-C is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.13% yearly.
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
EPS Next 5Y1.21%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.92%
Revenue Next 5Y2.13%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.83, the valuation of BCE-PR-C can be described as very cheap.
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 (26.31), we can say BCE-PR-C is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.29, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-C.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as BCE-PR-C.
BCE-PR-C is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.29 |
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 | 4.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE-PR-C's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.28% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BCE-PR-C has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.07%, which is a nice return.
BCE-PR-C's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.92.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, BCE-PR-C pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.07% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-C has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-C has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
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-3.28%
TSX:BCE-PR-C (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.82
-0.03 (-0.15%)
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 Cap18.48B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts64.55
Price Target22.87 (15.39%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.07% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP43.52%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date
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)4.18%
PT rev (3m)18.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.29 | ||
| P/S | 0.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.53 | ||
| P/B | 0.82 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.57 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY14.63%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY13.72%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY21.4%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY39.52%
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 | 0.59 |
F-Score6
WACC4.22%
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)-3.65%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%5.33%
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
EPS Next 5Y1.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.31%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.92%
Revenue Next 5Y2.13%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.58%
EBIT Next 3Y26.41%
EBIT Next 5Y16.23%
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 4 / 10.
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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.