BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-E.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-E - CA05534B7521
19.57 CAD
0 (0%)
Taking everything into account, BCE-PR-E scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BCE-PR-E was compared to 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
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.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-E's Return On Assets of 7.85% is amongst the best of the industry. BCE-PR-E outperforms 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.
The Return On Invested Capital of BCE-PR-E (4.52%) is better than 76.67% 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 5.01%.
| 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.
The Gross Margin of BCE-PR-E (67.92%) is better than 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-E has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, BCE-PR-E has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for BCE-PR-E is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BCE-PR-E has an Altman-Z score of 0.59. 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 (0.59) than 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 10.36, BCE-PR-E is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% 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.
BCE-PR-E's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.57 is amongst the best of 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 | 0.59 |
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 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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 has a better Quick ratio (0.55) than 76.67% 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 -3.65% in the last year.
BCE-PR-E shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% yearly.
BCE-PR-E shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.11%.
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
BCE-PR-E is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.21% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.13% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-8.69%
EPS Next 2Y-5.15%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
EPS Next 5Y1.21%
Revenue Next Year1.46%
Revenue Next 2Y2.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y2.13%
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.75, the valuation of BCE-PR-E can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-E is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.43, BCE-PR-E is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.16, the valuation of BCE-PR-E can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-E is valued cheaper than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-E is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.66, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCE-PR-E is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BCE-PR-E is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE-PR-E has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
BCE-PR-E's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.30% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.15%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.97%, 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 5.09.
BCE-PR-E's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.97% |
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-5.15%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
TSX:BCE-PR-E (12/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.57
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap18.25B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts65.45
Price Target22.19 (13.39%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.97% |
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)11.72%
PT rev (3m)11.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.32%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.16 | ||
| P/S | 0.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.5 | ||
| P/B | 0.81 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.54 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY14.82%
EPS(NY)2.73
Fwd EY13.97%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY21.67%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY40.02%
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 | 0.59 |
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)-3.65%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%5.33%
EPS Next Y-8.69%
EPS Next 2Y-5.15%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
EPS Next 5Y1.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.31%
Revenue Next Year1.46%
Revenue Next 2Y2.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y2.13%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year95.07%
EBIT Next 3Y26.66%
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.
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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%.