BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-H.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-H - CA05534B7299
19.3 CAD
+0.06 (+0.31%)
Taking everything into account, BCE-PR-H scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BCE-PR-H was compared to 29 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BCE-PR-H had positive earnings in the past year.
BCE-PR-H had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
BCE-PR-H had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-H always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-H's Return On Assets of 7.85% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-H outperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-H has a Return On Equity of 27.48%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-H outperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.52%, BCE-PR-H is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BCE-PR-H is in line with the industry average of 5.06%.
| 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-H (25.21%) is better than 75.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-H has declined.
The Operating Margin of BCE-PR-H (22.38%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BCE-PR-H's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
BCE-PR-H has a better Gross Margin (67.92%) than 65.52% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BCE-PR-H 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-H is still creating some value.
BCE-PR-H has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BCE-PR-H has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-H has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BCE-PR-H has an Altman-Z score of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-H is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
BCE-PR-H has a Altman-Z score of 0.58. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-H outperforms 41.38% of its industry peers.
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 of 10.36. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-H outperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
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 of 1.57. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-H outperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.58 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC4.22%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 0.58, BCE-PR-H perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.17% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-H has a Quick 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.55, BCE-PR-H perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.17% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BCE-PR-H have decreased by -3.20% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-H shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.11% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.51% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.2%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%7.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%3.72%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-H will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.66% on average per year.
BCE-PR-H is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.83% yearly.
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
EPS Next 5Y1.66%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.92%
Revenue Next 5Y1.83%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.63 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-H.
75.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCE-PR-H, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.28, BCE-PR-H is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.10, the valuation of BCE-PR-H can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-H is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BCE-PR-H is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 33.61, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.1 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCE-PR-H is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.97% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BCE-PR-H is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of BCE-PR-H may justify a higher PE ratio.
BCE-PR-H'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
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.35%, BCE-PR-H is a good candidate for dividend investing.
BCE-PR-H's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.35.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, BCE-PR-H pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.35% |
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-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
TSX:BCE-PR-H (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.3
+0.06 (+0.31%)
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 Cap18.00B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts64.55
Price Target21.32 (10.47%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.35% |
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)-0.5%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(2)11.22%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(4)11.22%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.42%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.92%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.6%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.62%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.65%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.75%
PT rev (1m)3.68%
PT rev (3m)10.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.1 | ||
| P/S | 0.74 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.46 | ||
| P/B | 0.8 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.52 |
EPS(TTM)2.91
EY15.08%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY14.09%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY21.97%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY40.58%
SpS26.26
BVpS24.08
TBVpS-8.8
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number39.71
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
WACC4.22%
ROIC/WACC1.07
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)-3.2%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%7.15%
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
EPS Next 5Y1.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%3.72%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.92%
Revenue Next 5Y1.83%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.58%
EBIT Next 3Y26.41%
EBIT Next 5Y16.08%
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-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 5 / 10 to BCE-PR-H.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-H.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-H.CA) is 6.63 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.8.
What is the expected EPS growth for BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-H.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-H.CA) is expected to decline by -10.6% in the next year.