BCE INC - BCECN 5.496 PERP (BCE-PR-F.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-F - CA05534B7455
21.75 CAD
-0.18 (-0.82%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to BCE-PR-F. BCE-PR-F was compared to 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. While showing a medium growth rate, BCE-PR-F is valued expensive at the moment. Finally BCE-PR-F also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BCE-PR-F was profitable.
BCE-PR-F had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-F has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-F had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.85%, BCE-PR-F is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-F's Return On Equity of 27.48% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-F is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of BCE-PR-F (4.52%) is worse than 76.67% of its industry peers.
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 5.01%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of BCE-PR-F (25.21%) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-F has declined.
BCE-PR-F's Operating Margin of 22.38% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-F is outperformed by 73.33% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-F's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of BCE-PR-F (67.92%) is worse than 70.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BCE-PR-F 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-F is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-F remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BCE-PR-F has more shares outstanding
BCE-PR-F has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
BCE-PR-F has an Altman-Z score of 0.61. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-F is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.61, BCE-PR-F is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-F is 10.36, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCE-PR-F, 10.36 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BCE-PR-F has a Debt to FCF ratio of 10.36. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-F underperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-F has dependencies on debt financing.
BCE-PR-F has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.57) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.61 |
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC4.33%
2.3 Liquidity
BCE-PR-F has a Current Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-F is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.58, BCE-PR-F is doing worse than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BCE-PR-F may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-F has a Quick ratio of 0.55. This is amonst the worse of the industry: BCE-PR-F underperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BCE-PR-F shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.65%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.78% on average over the past years.
BCE-PR-F 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
BCE-PR-F is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.21% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.13% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-8.69%
EPS Next 2Y-5.15%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
EPS Next 5Y1.21%
Revenue Next Year1.46%
Revenue Next 2Y2.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
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
BCE-PR-F is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.50.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-F is valued a bit more expensive than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.34, BCE-PR-F is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.95, the valuation of BCE-PR-F can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-F is valued a bit more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-F to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.56), we can say BCE-PR-F is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCE-PR-F is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BCE-PR-F is valued a bit more expensive than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.75 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE-PR-F's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.30% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.15%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.94%, BCE-PR-F is a good candidate for dividend investing.
BCE-PR-F's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.81. BCE-PR-F pays more dividend than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-F's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.94% |
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
43.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCE-PR-F. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
BCE-PR-F's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP43.52%
EPS Next 2Y-5.15%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
TSX:BCE-PR-F (12/8/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
21.75
-0.18 (-0.82%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap20.28B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts65.45
Price Target24.82 (14.11%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.94% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP43.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
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)8.8%
PT rev (3m)12.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.32%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.95 | ||
| P/S | 0.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.78 | ||
| P/B | 0.9 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.75 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY13.33%
EPS(NY)2.73
Fwd EY12.57%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY19.5%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY36.01%
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 | 0.61 |
F-Score6
WACC4.33%
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)-3.65%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%5.33%
EPS Next Y-8.69%
EPS Next 2Y-5.15%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
EPS Next 5Y1.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.31%
Revenue Next Year1.46%
Revenue Next 2Y2.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y2.13%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year95.07%
EBIT Next 3Y26.66%
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 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.
Can you provide the profitability details for BCE INC - BCECN 5.496 PERP?
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 7.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.9.
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.