BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-E.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-E - CA05534B7521
19.15 CAD
+0.01 (+0.05%)
Taking everything into account, BCE-PR-E scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BCE-PR-E was compared to 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. BCE-PR-E scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on BCE-PR-E.
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.
BCE-PR-E had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
BCE-PR-E had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-E has a Return On Assets of 7.85%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCE-PR-E outperforms 93.10% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-E has a better Return On Equity (27.48%) than 86.21% 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 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
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
BCE-PR-E has a Profit Margin of 25.21%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCE-PR-E outperforms 93.10% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-E has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.38%, BCE-PR-E is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.31% 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 82.76% 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
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 about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
BCE-PR-E has more shares outstanding than it did 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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.58, BCE-PR-E is doing worse than 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 10.36, BCE-PR-E is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
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 better Debt to Equity ratio (1.57) than 86.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.58 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC4.18%
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 75.86% 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.
BCE-PR-E's Quick ratio of 0.55 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-E outperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
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 -3.65%.
BCE-PR-E shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% yearly.
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)-3.65%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.60, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-E.
93.10% 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 26.31.
BCE-PR-E is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.04.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-E is valued cheaper than 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.59. BCE-PR-E is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCE-PR-E is valued cheaper than 86.21% 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 89.66% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.51 |
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
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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, BCE-PR-E pays a better dividend.
| 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 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 (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.15
+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 Cap17.86B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts64.55
Price Target21.91 (14.41%)
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 | 6.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.04 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.44 | ||
| P/B | 0.8 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.51 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY15.14%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY14.2%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY22.15%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY40.9%
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
WACC4.18%
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%.