BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-D.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-D - CA05534B6879
19.73 CAD
-0.02 (-0.1%)
Taking everything into account, BCE-PR-D scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BCE-PR-D was compared to 30 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BCE-PR-D was profitable.
In the past year BCE-PR-D had a positive cash flow from operations.
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
BCE-PR-D has a better Return On Assets (7.85%) than 76.67% 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 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.52%, BCE-PR-D perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCE-PR-D is in line with the industry average of 5.01%.
| 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 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-D has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 22.38%, BCE-PR-D is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCE-PR-D has remained more or less at the same level.
BCE-PR-D has a better Gross Margin (67.92%) than 66.67% 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
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.
BCE-PR-D has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-D has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
BCE-PR-D has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 63.33% 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 63.33% 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.
BCE-PR-D has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.57. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-D outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.59 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC4.22%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BCE-PR-D may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-D's Current ratio of 0.58 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-D outperforms 56.67% 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 (0.55) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.78% on average over the past years.
BCE-PR-D shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.11%.
BCE-PR-D shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.51% yearly.
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.
BCE-PR-D is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.13% yearly.
EPS Next Y-8.69%
EPS Next 2Y-5.15%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
EPS Next 5Y1.21%
Revenue Next Year1.46%
Revenue Next 2Y2.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.80, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-D.
76.67% 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 (26.34), we can say BCE-PR-D is valued rather cheaply.
BCE-PR-D is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.21.
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 73.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-D to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.56), we can say BCE-PR-D is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.21 |
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 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
73.33% 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 | 4.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.56 |
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 -3.30% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.15%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BCE-PR-D has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.94%, which is a nice return.
BCE-PR-D's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.81.
BCE-PR-D's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.94% |
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.
The dividend of BCE-PR-D is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP43.52%
EPS Next 2Y-5.15%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
TSX:BCE-PR-D (12/8/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.73
-0.02 (-0.1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap18.40B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts65.45
Price Target22 (11.51%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.94% |
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)5.38%
PT rev (3m)10.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.32%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.21 | ||
| P/S | 0.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.52 | ||
| P/B | 0.82 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.56 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY14.7%
EPS(NY)2.73
Fwd EY13.86%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY21.5%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY39.7%
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
WACC4.22%
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-8.69%
EPS Next 2Y-5.15%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
EPS Next 5Y1.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.31%
Revenue Next Year1.46%
Revenue Next 2Y2.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y2.13%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year95.07%
EBIT Next 3Y26.66%
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 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 6.8 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%.