BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-E.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-E - CA05534B7521
19.01 CAD
+0.06 (+0.32%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to BCE-PR-E. BCE-PR-E was compared to 29 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 scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BCE-PR-E had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BCE-PR-E had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-E has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-E had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.85%, BCE-PR-E belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 27.48%, BCE-PR-E belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.52%, BCE-PR-E is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BCE-PR-E 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-E has a Profit Margin of 25.21%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCE-PR-E outperforms 96.55% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-E has declined.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 22.38%, BCE-PR-E belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.76% 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 67.92%, BCE-PR-E belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-E'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-E 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-E has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 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
BCE-PR-E has an Altman-Z score of 0.58. 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 has a worse Altman-Z score (0.58) than 82.76% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-E has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.36. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-E would need 10.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 10.36, BCE-PR-E belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-E 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-E belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.58 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC4.17%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BCE-PR-E may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BCE-PR-E (0.58) is better than 79.31% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BCE-PR-E may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.55, BCE-PR-E is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same 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-E have decreased by -3.65% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-E shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, BCE-PR-E shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.11% in the last year.
BCE-PR-E 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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.21% on average over the next years.
BCE-PR-E is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.13% yearly.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.56 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-E.
96.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCE-PR-E, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
BCE-PR-E's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.98.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.99, the valuation of BCE-PR-E can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-E indicates a rather cheap valuation: BCE-PR-E is cheaper than 93.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BCE-PR-E is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.99 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCE-PR-E is valued cheaper than 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BCE-PR-E is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.49 |
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 -3.28% 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-E has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.41%, which is a nice return.
BCE-PR-E's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 5.39.
BCE-PR-E's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.41% |
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
43.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCE-PR-E. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of BCE-PR-E is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP43.52%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
TSX:BCE-PR-E (11/25/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.01
+0.06 (+0.32%)
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 Cap17.73B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts64.55
Price Target21.91 (15.26%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.41% |
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)10.33%
PT rev (3m)7.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.99 | ||
| P/S | 0.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.43 | ||
| P/B | 0.79 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.49 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY15.26%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY14.31%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY22.31%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY41.2%
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 | 0.58 |
F-Score6
WACC4.17%
ROIC/WACC1.08
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-E.CA FAQ
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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 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 43.52%.