BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-D.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-D - CA05534B6879
19.11 CAD
+0.01 (+0.05%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to BCE-PR-D. BCE-PR-D was compared to 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While BCE-PR-D belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on BCE-PR-D.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BCE-PR-D was profitable.
BCE-PR-D had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
BCE-PR-D had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-D had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-D has a Return On Assets of 7.85%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCE-PR-D outperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-D has a Return On Equity of 27.48%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-D outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of BCE-PR-D (4.52%) is better than 68.97% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-D 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 25.21%, BCE-PR-D belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-D has declined.
BCE-PR-D's Operating Margin of 22.38% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-D outperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-D's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
BCE-PR-D has a Gross Margin of 67.92%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-D outperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-D'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-D is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-D remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
BCE-PR-D has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-D has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.58, we must say that BCE-PR-D is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
BCE-PR-D has a worse Altman-Z score (0.58) than 68.97% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-D has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.36. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-D would need 10.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-D (10.36) is better than 72.41% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-D 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-D is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.58 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC4.21%
2.3 Liquidity
BCE-PR-D has a Current Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-D is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-D's Current ratio of 0.58 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-D outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-D has a Quick Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-D is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-D has a Quick ratio of 0.55. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-D outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BCE-PR-D have decreased by -3.20% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.78% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, BCE-PR-D shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.11% in the last 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
BCE-PR-D 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-D 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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.57, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-D.
86.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCE-PR-D, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-D to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.89), we can say BCE-PR-D is valued rather cheaply.
BCE-PR-D is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.03.
BCE-PR-D's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-D is cheaper than 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-D's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.59.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BCE-PR-D's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-D is cheaper than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-D's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-D is cheaper than 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE-PR-D has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-D'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-D has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.40%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.35, BCE-PR-D is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, BCE-PR-D pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.4% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-D has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-D has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
BCE-PR-D pays out 43.52% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
BCE-PR-D'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-D (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.11
+0.01 (+0.05%)
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 Cap17.82B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts64.55
Price Target21.15 (10.68%)
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 Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)-2.44%
PT rev (3m)3%
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 | 6.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.03 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.51 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.44 | ||
| P/B | 0.79 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.5 |
EPS(TTM)2.91
EY15.23%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY14.23%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY22.19%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY40.99%
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 | 0.58 |
F-Score6
WACC4.21%
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)-3.2%
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 4.45 PERP / BCE-PR-D.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-D.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BCE-PR-D.CA.
What is the valuation status for BCE-PR-D stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-D.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of BCE-PR-D stock?
BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-D.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-D.CA) is 6.57 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.79.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BCE-PR-D stock?
The dividend rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-D.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 43.52%.