BCE INC - BCECN 5.08 PERP (BCE-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-C - CA05534B7869
19.7 CAD
+0.05 (+0.25%)
Taking everything into account, BCE-PR-C scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BCE-PR-C was compared to 30 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. 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.
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
BCE-PR-C has a Return On Assets (7.85%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BCE-PR-C has a Return On Equity of 27.48%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-C outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
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 60.00% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-C had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.90%. This 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 (25.21%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-C has declined.
BCE-PR-C has a Operating Margin of 22.38%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-C outperforms 43.33% 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.
BCE-PR-C's Gross Margin of 67.92% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-C outperforms 46.67% of its industry peers.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-C remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
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
BCE-PR-C has an Altman-Z score of 0.59. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-C is not financially healthy and even 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 60.00% 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.
BCE-PR-C's Debt to FCF ratio of 10.36 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-C outperforms 43.33% of its industry peers.
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 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.59 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC4.25%
2.3 Liquidity
BCE-PR-C has a Current 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 Current ratio of 0.58 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-C is outperformed by 63.33% of its industry peers.
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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.55, BCE-PR-C is not doing good in the industry: 63.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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 -3.20%.
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.11% in the past 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)-3.2%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%7.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%3.72%
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 1.66% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-C will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.83% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
EPS Next 5Y1.66%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.92%
Revenue Next 5Y1.83%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.77, the valuation of BCE-PR-C can be described as very cheap.
BCE-PR-C's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
BCE-PR-C's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.45.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.24, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-C.
BCE-PR-C's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
BCE-PR-C's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.46.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BCE-PR-C is on the same level as its industry peers.
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 | 4.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-C's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.28% in the coming years.
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 5.41%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.36, BCE-PR-C pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, BCE-PR-C pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.41% |
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 (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.7
+0.05 (+0.25%)
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 Cap18.37B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts64.55
Price Target22.87 (16.09%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.41% |
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)-0.5%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(2)11.22%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(4)11.22%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.42%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.92%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.6%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.62%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.65%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.75%
PT rev (1m)-0.08%
PT rev (3m)5.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.24 | ||
| P/S | 0.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.52 | ||
| P/B | 0.82 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.55 |
EPS(TTM)2.91
EY14.77%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY13.81%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY21.53%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY39.76%
SpS26.26
BVpS24.08
TBVpS-8.8
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number39.71
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
WACC4.25%
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)-3.2%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%7.15%
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
EPS Next 5Y1.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%3.72%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.92%
Revenue Next 5Y1.83%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.58%
EBIT Next 3Y26.41%
EBIT Next 5Y16.08%
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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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.