BCE INC - BCECN 5.08 PERP (BCE-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-C - CA05534B7869
19.93 CAD
+0.06 (+0.3%)
BCE-PR-C gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals 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 correct valuation and a medium 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.
In the past year BCE-PR-C had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-C has been profitable.
BCE-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 7.85%, BCE-PR-C perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same 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 51.72% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-C has a Return On Invested Capital (4.52%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 5.06%.
| 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
With a Profit Margin value of 25.21%, BCE-PR-C perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-C has declined.
BCE-PR-C has a Operating Margin (22.38%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCE-PR-C has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of BCE-PR-C (67.92%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BCE-PR-C's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
Compared to 5 years ago, BCE-PR-C has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for BCE-PR-C is higher compared to a year ago.
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 has a Altman-Z score (0.59) which 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.
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 44.83% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.57, BCE-PR-C is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.59 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC4.26%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.58, BCE-PR-C is doing worse than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-C has a Quick Ratio of 0.58. 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.
The Quick ratio of BCE-PR-C (0.55) is worse than 62.07% 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 -3.20%.
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.51% on average over the past years.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-C will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.66% 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 1.83% yearly.
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
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.85, 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.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-C to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.35), we can say BCE-PR-C is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.33, 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 33.72, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.33 |
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 | 4.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.58 |
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
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.35%, BCE-PR-C is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.35, BCE-PR-C pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
BCE-PR-C's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.35% |
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
BCE-PR-C pays out 43.52% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of BCE-PR-C is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP43.52%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
TSX:BCE-PR-C (11/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.93
+0.06 (+0.3%)
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 Cap18.59B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts64.55
Price Target21.79 (9.33%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.35% |
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)-0.73%
PT rev (3m)5.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.33 | ||
| P/S | 0.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.54 | ||
| P/B | 0.83 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.58 |
EPS(TTM)2.91
EY14.6%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY13.65%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY21.28%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY39.3%
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
WACC4.26%
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
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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.
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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.