BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-J.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-J - CA05534B6531
19.85 CAD
+0.12 (+0.61%)
BCE-PR-J gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. BCE-PR-J has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. BCE-PR-J has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BCE-PR-J had positive earnings in the past year.
BCE-PR-J had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-J has been profitable.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-J always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BCE-PR-J (7.85%) is better than 76.67% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 27.48%, BCE-PR-J is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-J's Return On Invested Capital of 4.52% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-J outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
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 5.01%.
| 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 25.21%, BCE-PR-J is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-J's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BCE-PR-J has a Operating Margin of 22.38%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-J outperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCE-PR-J has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 67.92%, BCE-PR-J is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BCE-PR-J is still creating some value.
BCE-PR-J has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BCE-PR-J has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for BCE-PR-J is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BCE-PR-J has an Altman-Z score of 0.59. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-J is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.59, BCE-PR-J perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.33% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 10.36, BCE-PR-J is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-J has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BCE-PR-J (1.57) is better than 70.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.59 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC4.22%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BCE-PR-J may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.58, BCE-PR-J perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BCE-PR-J may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BCE-PR-J (0.55) is comparable to the rest of the 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 -3.65% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-J shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, BCE-PR-J shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.11% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-J 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 1.21% on average over the next years.
BCE-PR-J is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.13% yearly.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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 6.84, the valuation of BCE-PR-J can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-J is valued a bit cheaper than 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.26, BCE-PR-J is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.26, the valuation of BCE-PR-J can be described as very cheap.
73.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCE-PR-J, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
BCE-PR-J is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.68, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.26 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BCE-PR-J indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BCE-PR-J is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
73.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCE-PR-J, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of BCE-PR-J may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-J's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.30% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.15%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BCE-PR-J has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.97%, which is a nice return.
BCE-PR-J's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.09.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, BCE-PR-J pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.97% |
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
43.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCE-PR-J. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of BCE-PR-J is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP43.52%
EPS Next 2Y-5.15%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
TSX:BCE-PR-J (12/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.85
+0.12 (+0.61%)
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 Cap18.51B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts65.45
Price Target21.21 (6.85%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.97% |
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)-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)-0.37%
PT rev (3m)6.36%
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)-0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.26 | ||
| P/S | 0.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.53 | ||
| P/B | 0.82 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.57 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY14.61%
EPS(NY)2.73
Fwd EY13.78%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY21.37%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY39.46%
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 | 0.59 |
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)-3.65%
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 4.45 PERP / BCE-PR-J.CA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BCE-PR-J.CA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-J.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of BCE-PR-J stock?
BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-J.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
How financially healthy is BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP?
The financial health rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-J.CA) is 2 / 10.
Is the dividend of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP sustainable?
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%.