BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-D.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-D - CA05534B6879
20.4 CAD
+0.11 (+0.54%)
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. While BCE-PR-D is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. 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.
BCE-PR-D had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-D always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 7.85%, BCE-PR-D is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Return On Invested Capital of BCE-PR-D (4.52%) is comparable to the rest of the 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
BCE-PR-D has a better Profit Margin (25.21%) than 76.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-D has declined.
The Operating Margin of BCE-PR-D (22.38%) is better than 63.33% 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.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 67.92%, BCE-PR-D is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% 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
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.
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 0.59, we must say that BCE-PR-D is in the distress zone and 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 60.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-D is 10.36, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCE-PR-D, 10.36 years of fcf income to pay off 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.
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 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.59 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC4.27%
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.
The Current ratio of BCE-PR-D (0.58) is comparable to the rest of the 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 has a Quick ratio (0.55) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
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 -3.65%.
Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-D shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% on average per year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.73% on average over the next years.
BCE-PR-D is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.65% yearly.
EPS Next Y-9.15%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
EPS Next 5Y0.73%
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y1.65%
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.
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 7.03.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-D indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BCE-PR-D is cheaper than 76.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-D to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say BCE-PR-D is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.50 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-D.
BCE-PR-D's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-D is cheaper than 73.33% 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 23.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCE-PR-D is valued a bit cheaper than 70.00% 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 somewhat cheap valuation: BCE-PR-D is cheaper than 73.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.62 |
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 -3.30% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.32%, BCE-PR-D is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.61, BCE-PR-D has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.90, 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 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-3.3%
TSX:BCE-PR-D (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
20.4
+0.11 (+0.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.26%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.02B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts67.27
Price Target22 (7.84%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.32% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP43.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
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)0%
PT rev (3m)2.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.5 | ||
| P/S | 0.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.6 | ||
| P/B | 0.85 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.62 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY14.22%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY13.33%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY20.79%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY38.39%
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
WACC4.27%
ROIC/WACC1.06
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-9.15%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
EPS Next 5Y0.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.31%
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y1.65%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.99%
EBIT Next 3Y26.65%
EBIT Next 5Y16.09%
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 of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-D.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-D.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP?
BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-D.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for BCE-PR-D stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-D.CA) is expected to decline by -9.15% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-D.CA) 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%.