BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-E.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-E - CA05534B7521
18.93 CAD
-0.1 (-0.53%)
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 has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. BCE-PR-E scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BCE-PR-E was profitable.
In the past year BCE-PR-E had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-E has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-E had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.85%, BCE-PR-E belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.55% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-E has a Return On Equity of 27.48%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCE-PR-E outperforms 89.66% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-E's Return On Invested Capital of 4.52% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-E outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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 96.55% 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 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-E's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
BCE-PR-E's Gross Margin of 67.92% is amongst the best of the industry. BCE-PR-E outperforms 86.21% 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 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.
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
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.
The Altman-Z score of BCE-PR-E (0.58) is worse than 82.76% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-E has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.36. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-E would need 10.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BCE-PR-E has a Debt to FCF ratio of 10.36. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCE-PR-E outperforms 82.76% 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 89.66% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.58 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC4.17%
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.
The Current ratio of BCE-PR-E (0.58) is better than 79.31% 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 79.31% 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%.
Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-E shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% on average per year.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.53 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-E.
96.55% 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 (25.47), we can say BCE-PR-E is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.96, 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 rather cheap valuation: BCE-PR-E is cheaper than 93.10% of the companies listed 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 34.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA 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/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-E is cheaper than 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.49 |
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.
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 2.41, 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 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.
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 (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
18.93
-0.1 (-0.53%)
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 Cap17.65B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts64.55
Price Target21.91 (15.74%)
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 | 6.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.96 | ||
| P/S | 0.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.46 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.42 | ||
| P/B | 0.79 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.49 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY15.32%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY14.37%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY22.4%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY41.38%
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
WACC4.17%
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%.