BCE INC - BCECN 5.08 PERP (BCE-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-C - CA05534B7869
19.84 CAD
+0.04 (+0.2%)
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. BCE-PR-C has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. 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
BCE-PR-C had positive earnings in the past year.
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.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-C always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 7.85%, BCE-PR-C perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of BCE-PR-C (27.48%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BCE-PR-C's Return On Invested Capital of 4.52% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-C is outperformed by 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
With a Profit Margin value of 25.21%, BCE-PR-C perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.67% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-C's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 22.38%, BCE-PR-C perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.33% of the companies in the same 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 in line with 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.
BCE-PR-C has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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 0.59. 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 has a Altman-Z score (0.59) which is in line with 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 10.36. This is comparable 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.57, BCE-PR-C is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% 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
WACC4.25%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BCE-PR-C may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.58, BCE-PR-C is doing worse than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
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 63.33% 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 -3.20%.
BCE-PR-C shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% yearly.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.83% on average over the next years.
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
BCE-PR-C is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.82.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-C is on the same level as its industry peers.
BCE-PR-C's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.51.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.29, 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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.98, BCE-PR-C is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.82 | ||
| 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.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as BCE-PR-C.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.68 | ||
| 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 5.40%, 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 2.44, BCE-PR-C pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.4% |
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
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 (11/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.84
+0.04 (+0.2%)
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 Cap18.50B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts64.55
Price Target21.93 (10.53%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.4% |
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 | 6.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.29 | ||
| P/S | 0.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.53 | ||
| P/B | 0.82 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.57 |
EPS(TTM)2.91
EY14.67%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY13.71%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY21.38%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY39.48%
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.
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.