BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-J.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:BCE-PR-J • CA05534B6531

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21.55 CAD
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This BCE-PR-J.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. BCE-PR-J.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year BCE-PR-J was profitable.
  • In the past year BCE-PR-J had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-J has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-J had a positive operating cash flow.
BCE-PR-J.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBCE-PR-J.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 7.87%, BCE-PR-J is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 27.39%, BCE-PR-J is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BCE-PR-J has a Return On Invested Capital (4.99%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • BCE-PR-J had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.24%. This is in line with the industry average of 5.39%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.87%
ROE 27.39%
ROIC 4.99%
ROA(3y)3.66%
ROA(5y)3.79%
ROE(3y)12.87%
ROE(5y)12.56%
ROIC(3y)5.24%
ROIC(5y)5.38%
BCE-PR-J.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBCE-PR-J.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • BCE-PR-J's Profit Margin of 25.77% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-J outperforms 60.71% of its industry peers.
  • BCE-PR-J's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • BCE-PR-J's Operating Margin of 22.15% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-J outperforms 46.43% of its industry peers.
  • BCE-PR-J's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • BCE-PR-J has a Gross Margin of 68.45%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-J outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
  • BCE-PR-J's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.15%
PM (TTM) 25.77%
GM 68.45%
OM growth 3Y-0.74%
OM growth 5Y-0.52%
PM growth 3Y31.88%
PM growth 5Y18.74%
GM growth 3Y0.03%
GM growth 5Y-0.32%
BCE-PR-J.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBCE-PR-J.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. BCE-PR-J.CA Health Analysis

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.
  • BCE-PR-J has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-J has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for BCE-PR-J has been reduced compared to a year ago.
BCE-PR-J.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingBCE-PR-J.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M
BCE-PR-J.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBCE-PR-J.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B

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.
  • BCE-PR-J has a Altman-Z score (0.59) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-J is 12.50, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCE-PR-J, 12.50 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • BCE-PR-J has a Debt to FCF ratio (12.50) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • BCE-PR-J has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.52. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.52, BCE-PR-J is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.52
Debt/FCF 12.5
Altman-Z 0.59
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC4.64%
BCE-PR-J.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBCE-PR-J.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BCE-PR-J may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • BCE-PR-J has a Current ratio (0.58) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • BCE-PR-J has a Quick Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-J is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.55, BCE-PR-J is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.58
Quick Ratio 0.55
BCE-PR-J.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBCE-PR-J.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B

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3. BCE-PR-J.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for BCE-PR-J have decreased by -7.89% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -1.57% on average over the past years.
  • BCE-PR-J shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.24%.
  • Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-J shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.35% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.89%
EPS 3Y-5.8%
EPS 5Y-1.57%
EPS Q2Q%-12.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.24%
Revenue growth 3Y0.4%
Revenue growth 5Y1.35%
Sales Q2Q%-0.28%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.36% 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 0.92% yearly.
EPS Next Y-7.42%
EPS Next 2Y-1.36%
EPS Next 3Y1.55%
EPS Next 5Y5.36%
Revenue Next Year2.04%
Revenue Next 2Y1.87%
Revenue Next 3Y2.05%
Revenue Next 5Y0.92%

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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
BCE-PR-J.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBCE-PR-J.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 10B 20B 30B
BCE-PR-J.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBCE-PR-J.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3

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4. BCE-PR-J.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.70, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-J.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-J is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • BCE-PR-J is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.31 indicates a reasonable valuation of BCE-PR-J.
  • BCE-PR-J's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • BCE-PR-J is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.24, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.7
Fwd PE 8.31
BCE-PR-J.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBCE-PR-J.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • BCE-PR-J's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • BCE-PR-J's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.12
EV/EBITDA 5.71
BCE-PR-J.CA Per share dataBCE-PR-J.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • BCE-PR-J has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.36%
EPS Next 3Y1.55%

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5. BCE-PR-J.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.31%, BCE-PR-J is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • BCE-PR-J's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.78.
  • BCE-PR-J's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.31%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of BCE-PR-J decreases each year by -7.24%.
  • BCE-PR-J has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.24%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
BCE-PR-J.CA Yearly Dividends per shareBCE-PR-J.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • BCE-PR-J pays out 34.53% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP34.53%
EPS Next 2Y-1.36%
EPS Next 3Y1.55%
BCE-PR-J.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBCE-PR-J.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B
BCE-PR-J.CA Dividend Payout.BCE-PR-J.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BCE-PR-J.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BCE-PR-J.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP

TSX:BCE-PR-J (4/23/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

21.55

+0.73 (+3.51%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)05-07
Inst Owners51.67%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap20.10B
Revenue(TTM)24.47B
Net Income(TTM)6.30B
Analysts67.62
Price Target24.13 (11.97%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.31%
Yearly Dividend2.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.24%
DP34.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-31
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.6%
Min EPS beat(2)7.87%
Max EPS beat(2)9.34%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.91%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(4)10.64%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.85%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)2.62%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.78%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.42%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.19%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.09%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.02%
PT rev (1m)9.79%
PT rev (3m)3.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.78%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1177.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.7
Fwd PE 8.31
P/S 0.82
P/FCF 6.12
P/OCF 2.88
P/B 0.87
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.71
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY12.99%
EPS(NY)2.59
Fwd EY12.03%
FCF(TTM)3.52
FCFY16.34%
OCF(TTM)7.49
OCFY34.77%
SpS26.24
BVpS24.69
TBVpS-7.98
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number39.4359 (83%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.87%
ROE 27.39%
ROCE 8.05%
ROIC 4.99%
ROICexc 5.01%
ROICexgc 9.19%
OM 22.15%
PM (TTM) 25.77%
GM 68.45%
FCFM 13.42%
ROA(3y)3.66%
ROA(5y)3.79%
ROE(3y)12.87%
ROE(5y)12.56%
ROIC(3y)5.24%
ROIC(5y)5.38%
ROICexc(3y)5.37%
ROICexc(5y)5.46%
ROICexgc(3y)9.69%
ROICexgc(5y)9.86%
ROCE(3y)8.9%
ROCE(5y)9.07%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.98%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.2%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.76%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.73%
OM growth 3Y-0.74%
OM growth 5Y-0.52%
PM growth 3Y31.88%
PM growth 5Y18.74%
GM growth 3Y0.03%
GM growth 5Y-0.32%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.52
Debt/FCF 12.5
Debt/EBITDA 3.27
Cap/Depr 70.69%
Cap/Sales 15.13%
Interest Coverage 3
Cash Conversion 65.56%
Profit Quality 52.09%
Current Ratio 0.58
Quick Ratio 0.55
Altman-Z 0.59
F-Score7
WACC4.64%
ROIC/WACC1.08
Cap/Depr(3y)85.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)93.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)17.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)18.89%
Profit Quality(3y)635.17%
Profit Quality(5y)427.95%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.89%
EPS 3Y-5.8%
EPS 5Y-1.57%
EPS Q2Q%-12.66%
EPS Next Y-7.42%
EPS Next 2Y-1.36%
EPS Next 3Y1.55%
EPS Next 5Y5.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.24%
Revenue growth 3Y0.4%
Revenue growth 5Y1.35%
Sales Q2Q%-0.28%
Revenue Next Year2.04%
Revenue Next 2Y1.87%
Revenue Next 3Y2.05%
Revenue Next 5Y0.92%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.31%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.34%
EBIT growth 5Y0.82%
EBIT Next Year103.95%
EBIT Next 3Y29.05%
EBIT Next 5Y16.86%
FCF growth 1Y17.92%
FCF growth 3Y1.06%
FCF growth 5Y-1.58%
OCF growth 1Y-3.13%
OCF growth 3Y-5.64%
OCF growth 5Y-2.07%

BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP / BCE-PR-J.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-J.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 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 7.7 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.87.


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The financial health rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-J.CA) is 2 / 10.