BCE INC - BCECN 4.7 PERP (BCE-PR-D.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-D - CA05534B6879
19.01 CAD
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Overall BCE-PR-D gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated BCE-PR-D against 31 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While BCE-PR-D has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. BCE-PR-D has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BCE-PR-D had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BCE-PR-D had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-D has been profitable.
BCE-PR-D had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-D has a better Return On Assets (0.61%) than 70.97% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-D has a better Return On Equity (2.40%) than 70.97% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-D has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.04%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-D outperforms 74.19% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCE-PR-D is in line with the industry average of 5.44%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.04%) for BCE-PR-D is above the 3 year average (4.90%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.61% | ||
| ROE | 2.4% | ||
| ROIC | 5.04% |
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-D has a better Profit Margin (1.77%) than 70.97% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-D has declined.
BCE-PR-D has a better Operating Margin (22.50%) than 70.97% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCE-PR-D has remained more or less at the same level.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 67.94%, BCE-PR-D is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-D's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.77% | ||
| GM | 67.94% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BCE-PR-D is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-D has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, BCE-PR-D has more shares outstanding
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 0.56, we must say that BCE-PR-D is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
BCE-PR-D has a Altman-Z score of 0.56. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-D underperforms 67.74% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-D is 9.25, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCE-PR-D, 9.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.25, BCE-PR-D is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-D has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.80. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.80, BCE-PR-D belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC4.27%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.61 indicates that BCE-PR-D may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-D has a Current ratio of 0.61. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-D outperforms 70.97% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that BCE-PR-D may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-D's Quick ratio of 0.57 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-D outperforms 70.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BCE-PR-D shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -6.84%.
BCE-PR-D shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% yearly.
BCE-PR-D shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.66%.
Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-D shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.51% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.84%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%-19.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.33%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-D will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.52% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-D will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.40% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-4.95%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
EPS Next 5Y1.52%
Revenue Next Year1.6%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.74%
Revenue Next 5Y2.4%
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
BCE-PR-D is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.65.
87.10% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCE-PR-D, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
BCE-PR-D's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.55.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.92, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-D.
BCE-PR-D's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-D is cheaper than 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.04, BCE-PR-D is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BCE-PR-D's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-D is cheaper than 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BCE-PR-D indicates a rather cheap valuation: BCE-PR-D is cheaper than 80.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of BCE-PR-D may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-D's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.44% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.95%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.32%, BCE-PR-D is a good candidate for dividend investing.
BCE-PR-D's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.30.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.43, BCE-PR-D pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.32% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-D has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-D has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
BCE-PR-D pays out 739.72% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
BCE-PR-D's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP739.72%
EPS Next 2Y-4.95%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
TSX:BCE-PR-D (10/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.01
0 (0%)
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 Cap17.73B
Analysts55
Price Target21.4 (12.57%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.32% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP739.72%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.79%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(2)10.64%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.98%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(4)10.64%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.86%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.28%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)1.85%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.99%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.8%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.98%
PT rev (1m)7.26%
PT rev (3m)4.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.92 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.37 | ||
| P/B | 0.98 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.19 |
EPS(TTM)2.86
EY15.04%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY14.45%
FCF(TTM)4.36
FCFY22.91%
OCF(TTM)8.03
OCFY42.22%
SpS26.17
BVpS19.37
TBVpS-9.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.61% | ||
| ROE | 2.4% | ||
| ROCE | 9.22% | ||
| ROIC | 5.04% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.35% | ||
| OM | 22.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.77% | ||
| GM | 67.94% | ||
| FCFM | 16.64% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.14%
ROICexcg 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.08 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 67.52% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 14.02% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.06 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.88% | ||
| Profit Quality | 938.11% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
F-Score5
WACC4.27%
ROIC/WACC1.18
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)-6.84%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%-19.23%
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-4.95%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
EPS Next 5Y1.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.33%
Revenue Next Year1.6%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.74%
Revenue Next 5Y2.4%
EBIT growth 1Y0.22%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.58%
EBIT Next 3Y26.41%
EBIT Next 5Y15.82%
FCF growth 1Y117.69%
FCF growth 3Y-4.23%
FCF growth 5Y-6.84%
OCF growth 1Y3.74%
OCF growth 3Y-3.43%
OCF growth 5Y-1.95%