BCE INC - BCECN 5.496 PERP (BCE-PR-F.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-F - CA05534B7455
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BCE-PR-F gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. BCE-PR-F has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. BCE-PR-F does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BCE-PR-F had positive earnings in the past year.
BCE-PR-F had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-F has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-F had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BCE-PR-F (0.61%) is worse than 76.67% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-F's Return On Equity of 2.40% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-F is outperformed by 76.67% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 5.04%, BCE-PR-F is not doing good in the industry: 73.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
BCE-PR-F had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.90%. This is in line with the industry average of 5.43%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.04%) for BCE-PR-F is above the 3 year average (4.90%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.77%, BCE-PR-F is doing worse than 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-F has declined.
BCE-PR-F has a Operating Margin of 22.50%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-F underperforms 76.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCE-PR-F has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of BCE-PR-F (67.94%) is worse than 70.00% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-F's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BCE-PR-F is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-F has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-F has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-F has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.58, we must say that BCE-PR-F is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of BCE-PR-F (0.58) is better than 73.33% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-F is 9.25, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCE-PR-F, 9.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.25, BCE-PR-F is doing worse than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-F has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.80. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
BCE-PR-F's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.80 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-F is outperformed by 63.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.58 |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC4.33%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.61 indicates that BCE-PR-F may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-F has a Current ratio of 0.61. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-F underperforms 76.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that BCE-PR-F may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BCE-PR-F (0.57) is worse than 76.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BCE-PR-F have decreased by -6.84% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-F shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% on average per year.
BCE-PR-F shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.66%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.51% on average over the past years.
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 1.52% on average over the next years.
BCE-PR-F is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.40% yearly.
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-4.95%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
EPS Next 5Y1.52%
Revenue Next Year1.6%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.74%
Revenue Next 5Y2.4%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
BCE-PR-F is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.41.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-F is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 63.33% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
BCE-PR-F's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.83.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.72 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-F.
63.33% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BCE-PR-F, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
BCE-PR-F is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 32.68, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BCE-PR-F's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-F is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
63.33% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BCE-PR-F, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.38 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE-PR-F's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.44% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.95%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BCE-PR-F has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.85%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.57, BCE-PR-F pays a better dividend. On top of this BCE-PR-F pays more dividend than 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, BCE-PR-F pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.85% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-F has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-F has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
BCE-PR-F has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
739.72% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCE-PR-F. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
BCE-PR-F's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP739.72%
EPS Next 2Y-4.95%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
TSX:BCE-PR-F (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
21.2
0 (0%)
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 Cap19.77B
Revenue(TTM)24.41B
Net Income(TTM)433.00M
Analysts55
Price Target22.82 (7.64%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.85% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP739.72%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
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)1.26%
PT rev (3m)8.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.84%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.72 | ||
| P/S | 0.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.64 | ||
| P/B | 1.09 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.38 |
EPS(TTM)2.86
EY13.49%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY12.95%
FCF(TTM)4.36
FCFY20.55%
OCF(TTM)8.03
OCFY37.86%
SpS26.17
BVpS19.37
TBVpS-9.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number35.31
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%
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-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 | 0.58 |
F-Score5
WACC4.33%
ROIC/WACC1.16
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-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-4.95%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
EPS Next 5Y1.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.33%
Revenue Next Year1.6%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.74%
Revenue Next 5Y2.4%
EBIT growth 1Y0.22%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.58%
EBIT Next 3Y26.41%
EBIT Next 5Y15.82%
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%
BCE INC - BCECN 5.496 PERP / BCE-PR-F.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BCE-PR-F stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to BCE-PR-F.CA.
What is the valuation status of BCE INC - BCECN 5.496 PERP (BCE-PR-F.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to BCE INC - BCECN 5.496 PERP (BCE-PR-F.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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BCE INC - BCECN 5.496 PERP (BCE-PR-F.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for BCE-PR-F stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BCE INC - BCECN 5.496 PERP (BCE-PR-F.CA) is 7.41 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.09.
How financially healthy is BCE INC - BCECN 5.496 PERP?
The financial health rating of BCE INC - BCECN 5.496 PERP (BCE-PR-F.CA) is 1 / 10.