BCE INC - BCECN 4.7 PERP (BCE-PR-E.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-E - CA05534B7521
19.05 CAD
-0.1 (-0.52%)
BCE-PR-E gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 31 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. BCE-PR-E has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. BCE-PR-E has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BCE-PR-E was profitable.
In the past year BCE-PR-E had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-E has been profitable.
BCE-PR-E had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-E has a Return On Assets (0.61%) which is in line with its industry peers.
BCE-PR-E has a Return On Equity (2.40%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BCE-PR-E has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.04%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-E outperforms 61.29% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BCE-PR-E is in line with the industry average of 5.44%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.90%) for BCE-PR-E is below the current ROIC(5.04%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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-E's Profit Margin of 1.77% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-E outperforms 58.06% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-E has declined.
The Operating Margin of BCE-PR-E (22.50%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCE-PR-E has remained more or less at the same level.
BCE-PR-E's Gross Margin of 67.94% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-E outperforms 61.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BCE-PR-E has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BCE-PR-E is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-E remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
BCE-PR-E has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
BCE-PR-E has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
BCE-PR-E has an Altman-Z score of 0.56. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-E is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
BCE-PR-E's Altman-Z score of 0.56 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-E outperforms 41.94% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-E is 9.25, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCE-PR-E, 9.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BCE-PR-E's Debt to FCF ratio of 9.25 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-E outperforms 61.29% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-E has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.80. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.80, BCE-PR-E is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.97% 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
BCE-PR-E has a Current Ratio of 0.61. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-E is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-E has a Current ratio of 0.61. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-E outperforms 58.06% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-E has a Quick Ratio of 0.61. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-E is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BCE-PR-E (0.57) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BCE-PR-E shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -6.84%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.78% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, BCE-PR-E shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.66% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-E 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
BCE-PR-E is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.52% yearly.
BCE-PR-E is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.40% yearly.
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
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.66, the valuation of BCE-PR-E can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-E indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BCE-PR-E is cheaper than 74.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BCE-PR-E's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.40.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.94, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-E.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-E is valued a bit cheaper than 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.94, BCE-PR-E is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
67.74% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCE-PR-E, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
67.74% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCE-PR-E, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of BCE-PR-E may justify a higher PE ratio.
BCE-PR-E's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.44% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
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 5.26%, BCE-PR-E is a good candidate for dividend investing.
BCE-PR-E's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.27.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, BCE-PR-E pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.26% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-E has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-E 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
739.72% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCE-PR-E. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BCE-PR-E is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP739.72%
EPS Next 2Y-4.95%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
TSX:BCE-PR-E (10/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.05
-0.1 (-0.52%)
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 Cap17.76B
Analysts55
Price Target19.86 (4.25%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.26% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.94 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.37 | ||
| P/B | 0.98 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.19 |
EPS(TTM)2.86
EY15.01%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY14.42%
FCF(TTM)4.36
FCFY22.87%
OCF(TTM)8.03
OCFY42.13%
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%