BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-E.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-E - CA05534B7521
19.14 CAD
+0.13 (+0.68%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to BCE-PR-E. BCE-PR-E was compared to 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While BCE-PR-E has a great profitability rating, there are quite some 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.
BCE-PR-E had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-E has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-E always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BCE-PR-E (7.85%) is better than 93.10% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 27.48%, BCE-PR-E belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 25.21%, BCE-PR-E belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-E has declined.
BCE-PR-E's Operating Margin of 22.38% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-E outperforms 79.31% 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.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 67.92%, BCE-PR-E belongs to the best 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.
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
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 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-E is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.58, BCE-PR-E is not doing good in the industry: 82.76% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 79.31% 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.57 is amongst the best of the industry. BCE-PR-E outperforms 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
A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BCE-PR-E may have some problems paying 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.
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 75.86% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.78% on average over the past years.
BCE-PR-E shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.11%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.51% on average over the past years.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-E will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.21% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.13% on average over the next years.
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
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.60, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-E.
BCE-PR-E's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-E is cheaper than 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-E to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.15), we can say BCE-PR-E is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.04 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-E.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-E is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.66% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BCE-PR-E's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.12.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BCE-PR-E indicates a rather cheap valuation: BCE-PR-E is cheaper than 86.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BCE-PR-E is valued cheaper than 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.51 |
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 -3.28% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
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.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.39, BCE-PR-E is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, 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
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.
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 (11/27/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.14
+0.13 (+0.68%)
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 Cap17.85B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts64.55
Price Target21.91 (14.47%)
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 | 4.51 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.44 | ||
| P/B | 0.79 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.51 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY15.15%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY14.21%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY22.16%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY40.92%
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%.