BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-D.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-D - CA05534B6879
19.75 CAD
+0.25 (+1.28%)
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. BCE-PR-D has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. BCE-PR-D has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-D has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-D always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-D has a better Return On Assets (7.85%) than 79.31% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 27.48%, BCE-PR-D is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.52%, BCE-PR-D is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BCE-PR-D 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 25.21%, BCE-PR-D is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-D's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BCE-PR-D has a Operating Margin of 22.38%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-D outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-D's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 67.92%, BCE-PR-D is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.97% 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 | 22.38% | ||
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BCE-PR-D is still 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
BCE-PR-D has an Altman-Z score of 0.59. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-D is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
BCE-PR-D's Altman-Z score of 0.59 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-D is outperformed by 65.52% 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.
BCE-PR-D has a better Debt to FCF ratio (10.36) than 65.52% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-D has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BCE-PR-D (1.57) is better than 72.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.59 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC4.21%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BCE-PR-D may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 0.58, BCE-PR-D is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
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's Quick ratio of 0.55 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-D outperforms 62.07% 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 -3.65% 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 -2.78% yearly.
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)-3.65%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%5.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.31%
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 1.21% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-D will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.13% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
EPS Next 5Y1.21%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.92%
Revenue Next 5Y2.13%
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 6.81, the valuation of BCE-PR-D can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-D is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.31% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.46, BCE-PR-D is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.26, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-D.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-D indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BCE-PR-D is cheaper than 75.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.10. BCE-PR-D is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.26 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BCE-PR-D indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BCE-PR-D is cheaper than 72.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BCE-PR-D is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE-PR-D has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
BCE-PR-D'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-D has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.07%, which is a nice return.
BCE-PR-D's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.92.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, BCE-PR-D pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.07% |
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 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 (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.75
+0.25 (+1.28%)
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 Cap18.42B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts64.55
Price Target22 (11.39%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.07% |
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)-1.44%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(2)9.34%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.21%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(4)10.64%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.18%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.77%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.48%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.42%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.21%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.91%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.85%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.9%
PT rev (1m)2.81%
PT rev (3m)16.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.26 | ||
| P/S | 0.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.52 | ||
| P/B | 0.82 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.55 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY14.68%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY13.77%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY21.47%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY39.66%
SpS26.26
BVpS24.08
TBVpS-8.8
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number39.64
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
WACC4.21%
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)-3.65%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%5.33%
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
EPS Next 5Y1.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.31%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.92%
Revenue Next 5Y2.13%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.58%
EBIT Next 3Y26.41%
EBIT Next 5Y16.23%
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 6 / 10 to BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-D.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of BCE-PR-D stock?
BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-D.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 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 6.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.82.
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%.