BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-J.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:BCE-PR-J • CA05534B6531
20.95 CAD
+0.09 (+0.43%)
Last: Feb 12, 2026, 07:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to BCE-PR-J. BCE-PR-J was compared to 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While BCE-PR-J is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. BCE-PR-J has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- BCE-PR-J had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year BCE-PR-J had a positive cash flow from operations.
- BCE-PR-J had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- Of the past 5 years BCE-PR-J 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of BCE-PR-J (7.85%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- BCE-PR-J's Return On Equity of 27.48% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-J outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
- BCE-PR-J has a Return On Invested Capital (4.52%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- BCE-PR-J 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 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-J (25.21%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- BCE-PR-J's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- BCE-PR-J's Operating Margin of 22.38% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-J outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
- BCE-PR-J's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- BCE-PR-J's Gross Margin of 67.92% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-J outperforms 56.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BCE-PR-J 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
- BCE-PR-J has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- There is no outstanding debt for BCE-PR-J. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.60, we must say that BCE-PR-J is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- BCE-PR-J's Altman-Z score of 0.60 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-J outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-J is 10.36, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCE-PR-J, 10.36 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-J (10.36) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-J has dependencies on debt financing.
- BCE-PR-J has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.57) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.6 |
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC4.37%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BCE-PR-J may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of BCE-PR-J (0.58) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BCE-PR-J may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.55, BCE-PR-J perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for BCE-PR-J have decreased by -8.54% in the last year.
- BCE-PR-J shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -1.70% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.54%
EPS 3Y-6.02%
EPS 5Y-1.7%
EPS Q2Q%-15.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-2.11%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-J will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.19% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.37% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-2.61%
EPS Next 2Y-0.3%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
EPS Next 5Y3.19%
Revenue Next Year3.04%
Revenue Next 2Y2.14%
Revenue Next 3Y2.36%
Revenue Next 5Y2.37%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- BCE-PR-J is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.54.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-J indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BCE-PR-J is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- BCE-PR-J's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.97.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.74, the valuation of BCE-PR-J can be described as very cheap.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as BCE-PR-J.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.96. BCE-PR-J is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BCE-PR-J.
- BCE-PR-J's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-J is cheaper than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-0.3%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- BCE-PR-J has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.41%.
- BCE-PR-J's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.35.
- BCE-PR-J's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.41% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BCE-PR-J has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
- BCE-PR-J 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
5.3 Sustainability
- BCE-PR-J pays out 43.52% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- BCE-PR-J's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP43.52%
EPS Next 2Y-0.3%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
TSX:BCE-PR-J (2/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
20.95
+0.09 (+0.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners47.26%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.54B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts68.18
Price Target21.98 (4.92%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 2026-01-30 (0.09271)
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)-5.31%
PT rev (3m)3.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.53%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.74 | ||
| P/S | 0.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.94 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.67 | ||
| P/B | 0.87 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.67 |
EPS(TTM)2.78
EY13.27%
EPS(NY)2.71
Fwd EY12.93%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY20.24%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY37.39%
SpS26.26
BVpS24.08
TBVpS-8.8
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number38.81
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 | 0.6 |
F-Score6
WACC4.37%
ROIC/WACC1.03
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)-8.54%
EPS 3Y-6.02%
EPS 5Y-1.7%
EPS Q2Q%-15.12%
EPS Next Y-2.61%
EPS Next 2Y-0.3%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
EPS Next 5Y3.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-2.11%
Revenue Next Year3.04%
Revenue Next 2Y2.14%
Revenue Next 3Y2.36%
Revenue Next 5Y2.37%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.99%
EBIT Next 3Y26.65%
EBIT Next 5Y16.09%
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-J.CA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to BCE-PR-J.CA.
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What is the profitability of BCE-PR-J stock?
BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-J.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-J.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-J.CA) is 7.54 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.87.
How sustainable is the dividend of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-J.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-J.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 43.52%.