BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-J.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-J - CA05534B6531
20 CAD
+0.14 (+0.7%)
BCE-PR-J gets a fundamental rating of 4 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
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.
BCE-PR-J had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BCE-PR-J (7.85%) is better than 73.33% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-J's Return On Equity of 27.48% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-J outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-J has a Return On Invested Capital (4.52%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BCE-PR-J 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
BCE-PR-J has a better Profit Margin (25.21%) than 73.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-J has declined.
BCE-PR-J has a Operating Margin (22.38%) which is in line with 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.
BCE-PR-J has a Gross Margin of 67.92%. 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 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.
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 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.
BCE-PR-J has a Altman-Z score (0.59) which is in line with 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 10.36, BCE-PR-J is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-J has dependencies on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.57, BCE-PR-J is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.59 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC4.25%
2.3 Liquidity
BCE-PR-J has a Current 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.
BCE-PR-J has a Current ratio (0.58) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BCE-PR-J may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-J's Quick ratio of 0.55 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-J outperforms 56.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BCE-PR-J shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.65%.
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.11% in the past 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
BCE-PR-J is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.21% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-J will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.13% on average per year.
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
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.90, the valuation of BCE-PR-J can be described as very cheap.
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 73.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.61. BCE-PR-J is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.31, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-J.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-J is valued a bit cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-J to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.01), we can say BCE-PR-J is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCE-PR-J is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow 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.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE-PR-J has a very decent profitability rating, which 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
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.56%, BCE-PR-J is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.80, BCE-PR-J has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, BCE-PR-J pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.56% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-J has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-J 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-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-5.15%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
TSX:BCE-PR-J (12/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
20
+0.14 (+0.7%)
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 Cap18.65B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts65.45
Price Target21.21 (6.05%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.56% |
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%
PT rev (3m)6.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.31 | ||
| P/S | 0.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.55 | ||
| P/B | 0.83 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.58 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY14.5%
EPS(NY)2.73
Fwd EY13.67%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY21.21%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY39.16%
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
WACC4.25%
ROIC/WACC1.06
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.
What is the valuation status for BCE-PR-J stock?
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%.