BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-E.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-E - CA05534B7521
19.03 CAD
-0.12 (-0.63%)
Overall BCE-PR-E gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated BCE-PR-E against 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 may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
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.
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
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.85%, BCE-PR-E belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-E's Return On Equity of 27.48% is amongst the best of the industry. BCE-PR-E outperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
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 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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 93.33% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-E's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BCE-PR-E has a Operating Margin of 22.38%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-E outperforms 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.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 67.92%, BCE-PR-E belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% 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 | 22.38% | ||
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-E has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BCE-PR-E is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.58, we must say that BCE-PR-E is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
BCE-PR-E has a Altman-Z score of 0.58. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-E underperforms 76.67% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-E is 10.36, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCE-PR-E, 10.36 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-E (10.36) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57 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 1.57. 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.
With a decent Current ratio value of 0.58, BCE-PR-E is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BCE-PR-E may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-E's Quick ratio of 0.55 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-E outperforms 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.
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.
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)-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
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-E will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.66% on average per year.
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
BCE-PR-E is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.54.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-E is valued cheaper than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-E is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.00, 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 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-E to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.59), we can say BCE-PR-E is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
86.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCE-PR-E, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
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
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 -3.28% 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.
BCE-PR-E's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 5.36.
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
BCE-PR-E pays out 43.52% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
BCE-PR-E'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-3.28%
TSX:BCE-PR-E (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.03
-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 Cap17.75B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts64.55
Price Target19.86 (4.36%)
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 | 0.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.43 | ||
| P/B | 0.79 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.5 |
EPS(TTM)2.91
EY15.29%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY14.29%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY22.29%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY41.16%
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%.