BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-H.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada • Toronto Stock Exchange • TSX:BCE-PR-H • CA05534B7299
20.93 CAD
-0.07 (-0.33%)
Last: Feb 2, 2026, 07:00 PM
Overall BCE-PR-H gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated BCE-PR-H against 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. There are concerns on the financial health of BCE-PR-H while its profitability can be described as average. BCE-PR-H has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- BCE-PR-H had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year BCE-PR-H had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years BCE-PR-H has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-H had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- BCE-PR-H's Return On Assets of 7.85% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-H outperforms 56.67% of its industry peers.
- BCE-PR-H has a Return On Equity (27.48%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- BCE-PR-H has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.52%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-H underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BCE-PR-H is in line with the industry average of 5.00%.
| 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-H is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- BCE-PR-H's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a Operating Margin value of 22.38%, BCE-PR-H perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCE-PR-H has remained more or less at the same level.
- BCE-PR-H has a Gross Margin (67.92%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- BCE-PR-H'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-H is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-H has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- BCE-PR-H has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- BCE-PR-H has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.60, we must say that BCE-PR-H is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of BCE-PR-H (0.60) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-H is 10.36, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCE-PR-H, 10.36 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- BCE-PR-H has a Debt to FCF ratio (10.36) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- BCE-PR-H has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- BCE-PR-H has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.57) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.6 |
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC4.37%
2.3 Liquidity
- BCE-PR-H has a Current Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-H 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-H is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BCE-PR-H may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.55, BCE-PR-H is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- BCE-PR-H shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.65%.
- BCE-PR-H shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, BCE-PR-H shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.11% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-H shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.51% on average per year.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.73% on average over the next years.
- BCE-PR-H is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.65% yearly.
EPS Next Y-9.1%
EPS Next 2Y-5.62%
EPS Next 3Y-3.12%
EPS Next 5Y0.73%
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y1.65%
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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.22, the valuation of BCE-PR-H can be described as very cheap.
- BCE-PR-H's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.41, BCE-PR-H is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.73 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-H.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as BCE-PR-H.
- BCE-PR-H is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.64, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BCE-PR-H is on the same level as its industry peers.
- BCE-PR-H's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- BCE-PR-H's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.12% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.62%
EPS Next 3Y-3.12%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.09%, BCE-PR-H is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- BCE-PR-H's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.45.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, BCE-PR-H pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.09% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BCE-PR-H has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
- BCE-PR-H 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
- BCE-PR-H pays out 43.52% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- BCE-PR-H's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP43.52%
EPS Next 2Y-5.62%
EPS Next 3Y-3.12%
BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP / BCE-PR-H.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-H.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to BCE-PR-H.CA.
What is the valuation status of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-H.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-H.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-H.CA) stock?
BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-H.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for BCE-PR-H stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-H.CA) is 7.22 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.87.
Is the dividend of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP sustainable?
The dividend rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-H.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 43.52%.