BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-D.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:BCE-PR-D • CA05534B6879
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20.15 CAD
-0.08 (-0.4%)
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This BCE-PR-D.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. BCE-PR-D.CA Profitability Analysis
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.
- In the past 5 years BCE-PR-D has always been profitable.
- BCE-PR-D had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.87%, BCE-PR-D belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- BCE-PR-D's Return On Equity of 27.39% is amongst the best of the industry. BCE-PR-D outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
- BCE-PR-D has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.99%) than 78.57% 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 5.40%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.87% | ||
| ROE | 27.39% | ||
| ROIC | 4.99% |
ROA(3y)3.66%
ROA(5y)3.79%
ROE(3y)12.87%
ROE(5y)12.56%
ROIC(3y)5.24%
ROIC(5y)5.38%
1.3 Margins
- BCE-PR-D has a better Profit Margin (25.77%) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-D has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of BCE-PR-D (22.15%) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
- BCE-PR-D's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 68.45%, BCE-PR-D belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BCE-PR-D has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.77% | ||
| GM | 68.45% |
OM growth 3Y-0.74%
OM growth 5Y-0.52%
PM growth 3Y31.88%
PM growth 5Y18.74%
GM growth 3Y0.03%
GM growth 5Y-0.32%
2. BCE-PR-D.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- BCE-PR-D has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-D has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-D has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-D has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- BCE-PR-D has an Altman-Z score of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-D is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of BCE-PR-D (0.58) is worse than 67.86% of its industry peers.
- BCE-PR-D has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.50. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-D would need 12.50 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- BCE-PR-D has a better Debt to FCF ratio (12.50) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.52 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-D has dependencies on debt financing.
- BCE-PR-D's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.52 is amongst the best of the industry. BCE-PR-D outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.58 |
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC4.38%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.58, BCE-PR-D is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BCE-PR-D may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.55, BCE-PR-D is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. BCE-PR-D.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for BCE-PR-D have decreased by -7.89% in the last year.
- BCE-PR-D shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -1.57% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.24% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.35% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.89%
EPS 3Y-5.8%
EPS 5Y-1.57%
EPS Q2Q%-12.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.24%
Revenue growth 3Y0.4%
Revenue growth 5Y1.35%
Sales Q2Q%-0.28%
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 5.39% on average per year.
- BCE-PR-D is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.68% yearly.
EPS Next Y-7.27%
EPS Next 2Y-1.8%
EPS Next 3Y0.01%
EPS Next 5Y5.39%
Revenue Next Year2.48%
Revenue Next 2Y1.89%
Revenue Next 3Y2.01%
Revenue Next 5Y1.68%
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. BCE-PR-D.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.20, the valuation of BCE-PR-D can be described as very cheap.
- 92.86% 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 (26.17), we can say BCE-PR-D is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.76, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-D.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-D is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.05, BCE-PR-D is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BCE-PR-D indicates a rather cheap valuation: BCE-PR-D is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 89.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCE-PR-D, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.59 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of BCE-PR-D may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.8%
EPS Next 3Y0.01%
5. BCE-PR-D.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- BCE-PR-D has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.99%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.32, BCE-PR-D is paying slightly less dividend.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, BCE-PR-D pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.99% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BCE-PR-D decreases each year by -7.24%.
- BCE-PR-D has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.24%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- BCE-PR-D pays out 34.53% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP34.53%
EPS Next 2Y-1.8%
EPS Next 3Y0.01%
BCE-PR-D.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:BCE-PR-D (4/1/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
20.15
-0.08 (-0.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30
Inst Owners51.76%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap18.79B
Revenue(TTM)24.47B
Net Income(TTM)6.30B
Analysts67.62
Price Target21.62 (7.3%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.99% |
Yearly Dividend2.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.24%
DP34.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (0.09271)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.6%
Min EPS beat(2)7.87%
Max EPS beat(2)9.34%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.91%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(4)10.64%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.85%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)2.62%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.78%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.42%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.19%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.09%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.02%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.95%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.76 | ||
| P/S | 0.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.69 | ||
| P/B | 0.82 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.59 |
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY13.9%
EPS(NY)2.6
Fwd EY12.88%
FCF(TTM)3.52
FCFY17.48%
OCF(TTM)7.49
OCFY37.18%
SpS26.24
BVpS24.69
TBVpS-7.98
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number39.44
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.87% | ||
| ROE | 27.39% | ||
| ROCE | 8.05% | ||
| ROIC | 4.99% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.01% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.19% | ||
| OM | 22.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.77% | ||
| GM | 68.45% | ||
| FCFM | 13.42% |
ROA(3y)3.66%
ROA(5y)3.79%
ROE(3y)12.87%
ROE(5y)12.56%
ROIC(3y)5.24%
ROIC(5y)5.38%
ROICexc(3y)5.37%
ROICexc(5y)5.46%
ROICexgc(3y)9.69%
ROICexgc(5y)9.86%
ROCE(3y)8.9%
ROCE(5y)9.07%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.98%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.2%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.76%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.73%
OM growth 3Y-0.74%
OM growth 5Y-0.52%
PM growth 3Y31.88%
PM growth 5Y18.74%
GM growth 3Y0.03%
GM growth 5Y-0.32%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.5 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.27 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 70.69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 15.13% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 65.56% | ||
| Profit Quality | 52.09% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.58 |
F-Score7
WACC4.38%
ROIC/WACC1.14
Cap/Depr(3y)85.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)93.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)17.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)18.89%
Profit Quality(3y)635.17%
Profit Quality(5y)427.95%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.89%
EPS 3Y-5.8%
EPS 5Y-1.57%
EPS Q2Q%-12.66%
EPS Next Y-7.27%
EPS Next 2Y-1.8%
EPS Next 3Y0.01%
EPS Next 5Y5.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.24%
Revenue growth 3Y0.4%
Revenue growth 5Y1.35%
Sales Q2Q%-0.28%
Revenue Next Year2.48%
Revenue Next 2Y1.89%
Revenue Next 3Y2.01%
Revenue Next 5Y1.68%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.31%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.34%
EBIT growth 5Y0.82%
EBIT Next Year104.35%
EBIT Next 3Y28.13%
EBIT Next 5Y17.16%
FCF growth 1Y17.92%
FCF growth 3Y1.06%
FCF growth 5Y-1.58%
OCF growth 1Y-3.13%
OCF growth 3Y-5.64%
OCF growth 5Y-2.07%
BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP / BCE-PR-D.CA Fundamental Analysis 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 6 / 10 to BCE-PR-D.CA.
What is the valuation status of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-D.CA) 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.
How profitable is BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-D.CA) stock?
BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-D.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
How financially healthy is BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP?
The financial health rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-D.CA) is 3 / 10.
Is the dividend of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP sustainable?
The dividend rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-D.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 34.53%.