BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-E.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-E - CA05534B7521
19.04 CAD
+0.01 (+0.05%)
BCE-PR-E gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While BCE-PR-E belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, 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.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-E always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-E has a better Return On Assets (7.85%) than 93.33% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-E has a Return On Equity of 27.48%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCE-PR-E outperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-E has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.52%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-E outperforms 76.67% 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 5.01%.
| 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-E belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-E's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BCE-PR-E has a better Operating Margin (22.38%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
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 has a Gross Margin of 67.92%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCE-PR-E outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
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
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-E has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 76.67% 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.
BCE-PR-E has a Debt to FCF ratio of 10.36. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-E outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-E has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
BCE-PR-E has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.57. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCE-PR-E outperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.58 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC4.21%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BCE-PR-E may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-E has a better Current ratio (0.58) than 73.33% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-E has a Quick Ratio of 0.58. 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 (0.55) is better than 73.33% of its industry peers.
| 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 -3.20% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.78% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.11% in the past 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)-3.2%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%7.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%3.72%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.66% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-E will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.83% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
EPS Next 5Y1.66%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.92%
Revenue Next 5Y1.83%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.54, the valuation of BCE-PR-E can be described as very cheap.
BCE-PR-E's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-E is cheaper than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.56. BCE-PR-E is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.00 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-E.
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 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.62. BCE-PR-E is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BCE-PR-E's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-E is cheaper than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
90.00% 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 | 4.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of BCE-PR-E may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-E's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.28% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.40%, BCE-PR-E is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.36, BCE-PR-E is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, BCE-PR-E pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.4% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-E has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-E 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
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 (11/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.04
+0.01 (+0.05%)
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
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts64.55
Price Target19.86 (4.31%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.4% |
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)-0.5%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(2)11.22%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(4)11.22%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.42%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.92%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.6%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.62%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.65%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.75%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-2.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.43 | ||
| P/B | 0.79 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.5 |
EPS(TTM)2.91
EY15.28%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY14.28%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY22.27%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY41.14%
SpS26.26
BVpS24.08
TBVpS-8.8
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number39.71
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
WACC4.21%
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)-3.2%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%7.15%
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
EPS Next 5Y1.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%3.72%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.92%
Revenue Next 5Y1.83%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.58%
EBIT Next 3Y26.41%
EBIT Next 5Y16.08%
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.
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The financial health rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-E.CA) is 3 / 10.
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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%.