BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-E.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:BCE-PR-E • CA05534B7521

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This BCE-PR-E.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. BCE-PR-E.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year BCE-PR-E was profitable.
  • BCE-PR-E had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • BCE-PR-E had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-E had a positive operating cash flow.
BCE-PR-E.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBCE-PR-E.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of BCE-PR-E (7.87%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 27.39%, BCE-PR-E is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of BCE-PR-E (4.99%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCE-PR-E is in line with the industry average of 5.39%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.87%
ROE 27.39%
ROIC 4.99%
ROA(3y)3.66%
ROA(5y)3.79%
ROE(3y)12.87%
ROE(5y)12.56%
ROIC(3y)5.24%
ROIC(5y)5.38%
BCE-PR-E.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBCE-PR-E.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of BCE-PR-E (25.77%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-E has grown nicely.
  • BCE-PR-E has a Operating Margin of 22.15%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-E outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
  • BCE-PR-E's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • BCE-PR-E has a better Gross Margin (68.45%) than 75.00% 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 RankSector Rank
OM 22.15%
PM (TTM) 25.77%
GM 68.45%
OM growth 3Y-0.74%
OM growth 5Y-0.52%
PM growth 3Y31.88%
PM growth 5Y18.74%
GM growth 3Y0.03%
GM growth 5Y-0.32%
BCE-PR-E.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBCE-PR-E.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. BCE-PR-E.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BCE-PR-E is still creating some value.
  • BCE-PR-E has more 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 better debt/assets ratio than last year.
BCE-PR-E.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingBCE-PR-E.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M
BCE-PR-E.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBCE-PR-E.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.59, we must say that BCE-PR-E is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of BCE-PR-E (0.59) is worse than 71.43% of its industry peers.
  • BCE-PR-E has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.50. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-E would need 12.50 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 12.50, BCE-PR-E is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.52 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-E has dependencies on debt financing.
  • With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.52, BCE-PR-E is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.52
Debt/FCF 12.5
Altman-Z 0.59
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC4.63%
BCE-PR-E.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBCE-PR-E.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

  • BCE-PR-E has a Current 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.
  • BCE-PR-E has a Current ratio of 0.58. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-E outperforms 71.43% 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.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.55, BCE-PR-E is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.58
Quick Ratio 0.55
BCE-PR-E.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBCE-PR-E.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B

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3. BCE-PR-E.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • BCE-PR-E shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -7.89%.
  • Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-E shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -1.57% on average per year.
  • BCE-PR-E shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.24%.
  • Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-E shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.35% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.89%
EPS 3Y-5.8%
EPS 5Y-1.57%
EPS Q2Q%-12.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.24%
Revenue growth 3Y0.4%
Revenue growth 5Y1.35%
Sales Q2Q%-0.28%

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 5.39% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.68% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-7.42%
EPS Next 2Y-1.36%
EPS Next 3Y1.55%
EPS Next 5Y5.39%
Revenue Next Year2.04%
Revenue Next 2Y1.87%
Revenue Next 3Y2.05%
Revenue Next 5Y1.68%

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.
BCE-PR-E.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBCE-PR-E.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 10B 20B 30B
BCE-PR-E.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBCE-PR-E.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3

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4. BCE-PR-E.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.49 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-E.
  • 82.14% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCE-PR-E, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-E to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.47), we can say BCE-PR-E is valued rather cheaply.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.09, the valuation of BCE-PR-E can be described as very reasonable.
  • BCE-PR-E's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-E is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BCE-PR-E's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.62.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.49
Fwd PE 8.09
BCE-PR-E.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBCE-PR-E.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCE-PR-E is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BCE-PR-E indicates a rather cheap valuation: BCE-PR-E is cheaper than 82.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.95
EV/EBITDA 5.66
BCE-PR-E.CA Per share dataBCE-PR-E.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • BCE-PR-E has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.36%
EPS Next 3Y1.55%

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5. BCE-PR-E.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.28%, 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 4.77.
  • BCE-PR-E's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.28%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of BCE-PR-E decreases each year by -7.24%.
  • BCE-PR-E has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.24%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
BCE-PR-E.CA Yearly Dividends per shareBCE-PR-E.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 34.53% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCE-PR-E. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP34.53%
EPS Next 2Y-1.36%
EPS Next 3Y1.55%
BCE-PR-E.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBCE-PR-E.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B
BCE-PR-E.CA Dividend Payout.BCE-PR-E.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BCE-PR-E.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BCE-PR-E.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP

TSX:BCE-PR-E (4/23/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

20.97

+0.21 (+1.01%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)05-07
Inst Owners51.67%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.56B
Revenue(TTM)24.47B
Net Income(TTM)6.30B
Analysts67.62
Price Target23.73 (13.16%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.28%
Yearly Dividend2.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.24%
DP34.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-31
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.6%
Min EPS beat(2)7.87%
Max EPS beat(2)9.34%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.91%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(4)10.64%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.85%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)2.62%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.78%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.42%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.19%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.09%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.02%
PT rev (1m)10.45%
PT rev (3m)3.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.61%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1177.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.49
Fwd PE 8.09
P/S 0.8
P/FCF 5.95
P/OCF 2.8
P/B 0.85
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.66
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY13.35%
EPS(NY)2.59
Fwd EY12.36%
FCF(TTM)3.52
FCFY16.79%
OCF(TTM)7.49
OCFY35.73%
SpS26.24
BVpS24.69
TBVpS-7.98
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number39.4359 (88.06%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.87%
ROE 27.39%
ROCE 8.05%
ROIC 4.99%
ROICexc 5.01%
ROICexgc 9.19%
OM 22.15%
PM (TTM) 25.77%
GM 68.45%
FCFM 13.42%
ROA(3y)3.66%
ROA(5y)3.79%
ROE(3y)12.87%
ROE(5y)12.56%
ROIC(3y)5.24%
ROIC(5y)5.38%
ROICexc(3y)5.37%
ROICexc(5y)5.46%
ROICexgc(3y)9.69%
ROICexgc(5y)9.86%
ROCE(3y)8.9%
ROCE(5y)9.07%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.98%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.2%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.76%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.73%
OM growth 3Y-0.74%
OM growth 5Y-0.52%
PM growth 3Y31.88%
PM growth 5Y18.74%
GM growth 3Y0.03%
GM growth 5Y-0.32%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.52
Debt/FCF 12.5
Debt/EBITDA 3.27
Cap/Depr 70.69%
Cap/Sales 15.13%
Interest Coverage 3
Cash Conversion 65.56%
Profit Quality 52.09%
Current Ratio 0.58
Quick Ratio 0.55
Altman-Z 0.59
F-Score7
WACC4.63%
ROIC/WACC1.08
Cap/Depr(3y)85.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)93.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)17.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)18.89%
Profit Quality(3y)635.17%
Profit Quality(5y)427.95%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.89%
EPS 3Y-5.8%
EPS 5Y-1.57%
EPS Q2Q%-12.66%
EPS Next Y-7.42%
EPS Next 2Y-1.36%
EPS Next 3Y1.55%
EPS Next 5Y5.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.24%
Revenue growth 3Y0.4%
Revenue growth 5Y1.35%
Sales Q2Q%-0.28%
Revenue Next Year2.04%
Revenue Next 2Y1.87%
Revenue Next 3Y2.05%
Revenue Next 5Y1.68%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.31%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.34%
EBIT growth 5Y0.82%
EBIT Next Year103.95%
EBIT Next 3Y29.05%
EBIT Next 5Y17.16%
FCF growth 1Y17.92%
FCF growth 3Y1.06%
FCF growth 5Y-1.58%
OCF growth 1Y-3.13%
OCF growth 3Y-5.64%
OCF growth 5Y-2.07%

BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP / BCE-PR-E.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to BCE-PR-E.CA.


What is the valuation status for BCE-PR-E stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-E.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP?

BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-E.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 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.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for BCE-PR-E stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-E.CA) is expected to decline by -7.42% in the next year.