BCE INC - BCECN 4.7 PERP (BCE-PR-J.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-J - CA05534B6531
19.11 CAD
-0.09 (-0.47%)
Overall BCE-PR-J gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated BCE-PR-J against 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While BCE-PR-J belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, 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
In the past year BCE-PR-J was profitable.
In the past year BCE-PR-J had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-J has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-J always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-J has a Return On Assets of 0.61%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-J outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 2.40%, BCE-PR-J is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-J has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.04%) than 68.97% 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 5.43%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.04%) for BCE-PR-J is above the 3 year average (4.90%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.61% | ||
| ROE | 2.4% | ||
| ROIC | 5.04% |
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 (1.77%) than 65.52% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-J has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.50%, BCE-PR-J is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-J's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of BCE-PR-J (67.94%) is better than 72.41% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-J's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.77% | ||
| GM | 67.94% |
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.
BCE-PR-J has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
BCE-PR-J has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-J has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BCE-PR-J has an Altman-Z score of 0.56. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-J is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of BCE-PR-J (0.56) is worse than 68.97% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-J has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.25. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-J would need 9.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BCE-PR-J has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.25. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-J outperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.80 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-J has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BCE-PR-J (1.80) is better than 79.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC4.21%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.61 indicates that BCE-PR-J may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-J has a better Current ratio (0.61) than 65.52% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that BCE-PR-J may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-J has a Quick ratio of 0.57. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-J outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
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 -6.84%.
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 decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.66% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.51% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.84%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%-19.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.33%
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 1.52% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.40% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-4.95%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
EPS Next 5Y1.52%
Revenue Next Year1.6%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.74%
Revenue Next 5Y2.4%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.68 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-J.
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 79.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BCE-PR-J is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.96, the valuation of BCE-PR-J can be described as very cheap.
79.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCE-PR-J, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
BCE-PR-J's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.55.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCE-PR-J is valued a bit cheaper than 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BCE-PR-J is valued a bit cheaper than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE-PR-J has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
BCE-PR-J's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.44% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.95%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.85%, BCE-PR-J is a good candidate for dividend investing.
BCE-PR-J's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.57.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, BCE-PR-J pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.85% |
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 739.72% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BCE-PR-J is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP739.72%
EPS Next 2Y-4.95%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
TSX:BCE-PR-J (10/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.11
-0.09 (-0.47%)
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 Cap17.82B
Revenue(TTM)24.41B
Net Income(TTM)433.00M
Analysts55
Price Target21.29 (11.41%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.85% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP739.72%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.79%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(2)10.64%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.98%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(4)10.64%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.86%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.28%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)1.85%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.99%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.8%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.98%
PT rev (1m)6.76%
PT rev (3m)10.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.84%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.96 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.38 | ||
| P/B | 0.99 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.2 |
EPS(TTM)2.86
EY14.97%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY14.37%
FCF(TTM)4.36
FCFY22.79%
OCF(TTM)8.03
OCFY42%
SpS26.17
BVpS19.37
TBVpS-9.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number35.31
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.61% | ||
| ROE | 2.4% | ||
| ROCE | 9.22% | ||
| ROIC | 5.04% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.35% | ||
| OM | 22.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.77% | ||
| GM | 67.94% | ||
| FCFM | 16.64% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.08 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 67.52% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 14.02% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.06 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.88% | ||
| Profit Quality | 938.11% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
F-Score5
WACC4.21%
ROIC/WACC1.2
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)-6.84%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%-19.23%
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-4.95%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
EPS Next 5Y1.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.33%
Revenue Next Year1.6%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.74%
Revenue Next 5Y2.4%
EBIT growth 1Y0.22%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.58%
EBIT Next 3Y26.41%
EBIT Next 5Y15.82%
FCF growth 1Y117.69%
FCF growth 3Y-4.23%
FCF growth 5Y-6.84%
OCF growth 1Y3.74%
OCF growth 3Y-3.43%
OCF growth 5Y-1.95%
BCE INC - BCECN 4.7 PERP / BCE-PR-J.CA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 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 4.7 PERP (BCE-PR-J.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of BCE-PR-J stock?
BCE INC - BCECN 4.7 PERP (BCE-PR-J.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is BCE INC - BCECN 4.7 PERP?
The financial health rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.7 PERP (BCE-PR-J.CA) is 3 / 10.
Is the dividend of BCE INC - BCECN 4.7 PERP sustainable?
The dividend rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.7 PERP (BCE-PR-J.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 739.72%.