BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-E.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX:BCE-PR-E • CA05534B7521

20.63 CAD
-0.04 (-0.19%)
Last: Feb 24, 2026, 07:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

Overall BCE-PR-E gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated BCE-PR-E against 28 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. There are concerns on the financial health of BCE-PR-E while its profitability can be described as average. BCE-PR-E is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • BCE-PR-E had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year BCE-PR-E had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years BCE-PR-E 4 years were profitable.
  • Of the past 5 years BCE-PR-E 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
BCE-PR-E.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBCE-PR-E.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

1.2 Ratios

  • BCE-PR-E has a better Return On Assets (7.85%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • BCE-PR-E's Return On Equity of 27.48% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-E outperforms 71.43% 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 64.29% 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 5.00%.
Industry RankSector 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%
BCE-PR-E.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBCE-PR-E.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 25.21%, BCE-PR-E is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-E has declined.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 22.38%, BCE-PR-E is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.29% 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 has a better Gross Margin (67.92%) than 67.86% of its industry peers.
  • BCE-PR-E's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
BCE-PR-E.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBCE-PR-E.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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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 no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
BCE-PR-E.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingBCE-PR-E.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
BCE-PR-E.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBCE-PR-E.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.60, 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 0.60, BCE-PR-E is doing worse than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • 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 64.29% 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.57. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-E outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.57
Debt/FCF 10.36
Altman-Z 0.6
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC4.36%
BCE-PR-E.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBCE-PR-E.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BCE-PR-E may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.58, BCE-PR-E is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BCE-PR-E may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of BCE-PR-E (0.55) is better than 60.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.58
Quick Ratio 0.55
BCE-PR-E.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBCE-PR-E.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B

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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 -7.89%.
  • Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-E shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -1.57% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.89%
EPS 3Y-5.8%
EPS 5Y-1.57%
EPS Q2Q%-12.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-0.28%

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 5.22% yearly.
  • BCE-PR-E is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.49% yearly.
EPS Next Y-3.29%
EPS Next 2Y-0.64%
EPS Next 3Y3.33%
EPS Next 5Y5.22%
Revenue Next Year3.04%
Revenue Next 2Y2.14%
Revenue Next 3Y2.36%
Revenue Next 5Y1.49%

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.
BCE-PR-E.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBCE-PR-E.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 10B 20B 30B
BCE-PR-E.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBCE-PR-E.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.37 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-E.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-E is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • BCE-PR-E is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.05, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.62 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-E.
  • 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 78.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.03. BCE-PR-E is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.37
Fwd PE 7.62
BCE-PR-E.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBCE-PR-E.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCE-PR-E, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BCE-PR-E is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.86
EV/EBITDA 5.64
BCE-PR-E.CA Per share dataBCE-PR-E.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of BCE-PR-E may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-0.64%
EPS Next 3Y3.33%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • BCE-PR-E has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.41%.
  • BCE-PR-E's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.96.
  • BCE-PR-E's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.41%

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
BCE-PR-E.CA Yearly Dividends per shareBCE-PR-E.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

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 around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP43.52%
EPS Next 2Y-0.64%
EPS Next 3Y3.33%
BCE-PR-E.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBCE-PR-E.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B
BCE-PR-E.CA Dividend Payout.BCE-PR-E.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BCE-PR-E.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP

TSX:BCE-PR-E (2/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

20.63

-0.04 (-0.19%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners47.26%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.24B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts68.18
Price Target21.99 (6.59%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.41%
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP43.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date01-30
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)-3.61%
PT rev (3m)10.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.14%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.37
Fwd PE 7.62
P/S 0.79
P/FCF 4.86
P/OCF 2.63
P/B 0.86
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.64
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY13.57%
EPS(NY)2.71
Fwd EY13.13%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY20.56%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY37.97%
SpS26.26
BVpS24.08
TBVpS-8.8
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number38.95
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 0.6
F-Score6
WACC4.36%
ROIC/WACC1.04
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)-7.89%
EPS 3Y-5.8%
EPS 5Y-1.57%
EPS Q2Q%-12.66%
EPS Next Y-3.29%
EPS Next 2Y-0.64%
EPS Next 3Y3.33%
EPS Next 5Y5.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-0.28%
Revenue Next Year3.04%
Revenue Next 2Y2.14%
Revenue Next 3Y2.36%
Revenue Next 5Y1.49%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.99%
EBIT Next 3Y26.65%
EBIT Next 5Y15.84%
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

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BCE-PR-E.CA.


What is the valuation status for BCE-PR-E stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-E.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-E.CA) stock?

BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-E.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


How financially healthy is BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP?

The financial health rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-E.CA) is 3 / 10.


Is the dividend of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP sustainable?

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%.