BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-E.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-E - CA05534B7521
19.1 CAD
+0.12 (+0.63%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to BCE-PR-E. BCE-PR-E was compared to 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. BCE-PR-E has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. 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
BCE-PR-E had positive earnings in the past year.
BCE-PR-E had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.61%, BCE-PR-E is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 2.40%, BCE-PR-E is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-E has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.04%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-E had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.90%. This is in line with the industry average of 5.43%.
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 fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-E outperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-E has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 22.50%, BCE-PR-E is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-E's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 67.94%, BCE-PR-E is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-E has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
BCE-PR-E has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.56, we must say that BCE-PR-E is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
BCE-PR-E has a worse Altman-Z score (0.56) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-E has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.25. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-E would need 9.25 years to pay back of 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 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.80 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-E has dependencies on debt financing.
BCE-PR-E has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.80. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-E outperforms 76.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC4.21%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.61 indicates that BCE-PR-E may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-E has a better Current ratio (0.61) than 63.33% 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 better than 63.33% of its industry peers.
| 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.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.66% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.51% on average over the past years.
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
BCE-PR-E is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.68.
BCE-PR-E's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-E is cheaper than 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.67. BCE-PR-E is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.95 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 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.86, BCE-PR-E is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BCE-PR-E indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BCE-PR-E is cheaper than 73.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BCE-PR-E is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE-PR-E has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-E's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.44% in the coming years.
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 6.85%, BCE-PR-E is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.57, BCE-PR-E has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
BCE-PR-E's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.85% |
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 (11/6/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.1
+0.12 (+0.63%)
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 Cap17.81B
Revenue(TTM)24.41B
Net Income(TTM)433.00M
Analysts55
Price Target19.86 (3.98%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.85% |
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)3.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.95 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.38 | ||
| P/B | 0.99 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.2 |
EPS(TTM)2.86
EY14.97%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY14.38%
FCF(TTM)4.36
FCFY22.81%
OCF(TTM)8.03
OCFY42.02%
SpS26.17
BVpS19.37
TBVpS-9.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number35.31
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%
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-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
WACC4.21%
ROIC/WACC1.2
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%
BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP / BCE-PR-E.CA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BCE-PR-E.CA.
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BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-E.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-E.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-E.CA) is 3 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-E.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-E.CA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 739.72%.