BCE INC - BCECN 4.95 PERP (BCE-PR-E.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-E - CA05534B7521
19.2 CAD
-0.04 (-0.21%)
BCE-PR-E gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. BCE-PR-E has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. BCE-PR-E is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
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 0.61%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-E outperforms 51.72% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-E has a Return On Equity (2.40%) which is in line with its industry peers.
BCE-PR-E has a Return On Invested Capital (5.04%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 5.46%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.90%) for BCE-PR-E is below the current ROIC(5.04%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.61% | ||
| ROE | 2.4% | ||
| ROIC | 5.04% |
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
The Profit Margin of BCE-PR-E (1.77%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-E has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.50%, BCE-PR-E is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.72% 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 67.94%, BCE-PR-E is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.62% 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 | 22.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.77% | ||
| GM | 67.94% |
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, BCE-PR-E has more shares outstanding
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 0.56. 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 Altman-Z score (0.56) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BCE-PR-E has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.25. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-E would need 9.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BCE-PR-E has a Debt to FCF ratio (9.25) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.80 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-E has dependencies on debt financing.
BCE-PR-E's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.80 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-E outperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC4.3%
2.3 Liquidity
BCE-PR-E has a Current Ratio of 0.61. 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 (0.61) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BCE-PR-E has a Quick Ratio of 0.61. 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 0.57, BCE-PR-E is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BCE-PR-E have decreased by -6.84% 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 decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.66%.
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)-6.84%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%-19.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.33%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.20% 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 2.08% yearly.
EPS Next Y-10.34%
EPS Next 2Y-4.86%
EPS Next 3Y-3.11%
EPS Next 5Y1.2%
Revenue Next Year1.62%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.77%
Revenue Next 5Y2.08%
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 6.71.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-E is valued a bit cheaper than 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.27, BCE-PR-E is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.98, 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 somewhat cheap valuation: BCE-PR-E is cheaper than 65.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BCE-PR-E is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.77, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCE-PR-E is valued a bit cheaper than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-E's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-E is cheaper than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-E's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.11% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.86%
EPS Next 3Y-3.11%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.46%, BCE-PR-E is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.00, BCE-PR-E pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, BCE-PR-E pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.46% |
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
BCE-PR-E pays out 739.72% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BCE-PR-E is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP739.72%
EPS Next 2Y-4.86%
EPS Next 3Y-3.11%
TSX:BCE-PR-E (9/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.2
-0.04 (-0.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.35%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap17.90B
Analysts55
Price Target19.86 (3.44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.46% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP739.72%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.79%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(2)10.64%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.98%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(4)10.64%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.86%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.28%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)1.85%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.99%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.8%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.98%
PT rev (1m)-2.25%
PT rev (3m)0.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.87%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.98 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.39 | ||
| P/B | 0.99 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.2 |
EPS(TTM)2.86
EY14.9%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY14.33%
FCF(TTM)4.36
FCFY22.69%
OCF(TTM)8.03
OCFY41.8%
SpS26.17
BVpS19.37
TBVpS-9.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.61% | ||
| ROE | 2.4% | ||
| ROCE | 9.22% | ||
| ROIC | 5.04% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.35% | ||
| OM | 22.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.77% | ||
| GM | 67.94% | ||
| FCFM | 16.64% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.14%
ROICexcg 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.08 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 67.52% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 14.02% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.06 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.88% | ||
| Profit Quality | 938.11% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
F-Score5
WACC4.3%
ROIC/WACC1.17
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)-6.84%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%-19.23%
EPS Next Y-10.34%
EPS Next 2Y-4.86%
EPS Next 3Y-3.11%
EPS Next 5Y1.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.33%
Revenue Next Year1.62%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.77%
Revenue Next 5Y2.08%
EBIT growth 1Y0.22%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year91.5%
EBIT Next 3Y25.46%
EBIT Next 5Y15.66%
FCF growth 1Y117.69%
FCF growth 3Y-4.23%
FCF growth 5Y-6.84%
OCF growth 1Y3.74%
OCF growth 3Y-3.43%
OCF growth 5Y-1.95%