BCE INC - BCECN 4.27 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada • Toronto Stock Exchange • TSX:BCE-PR-N • CA05534B6382
20.61 CAD
-0.52 (-2.46%)
Last: Jan 27, 2026, 07:00 PM
Overall BCE-PR-N gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated BCE-PR-N against 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While BCE-PR-N belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. BCE-PR-N is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year BCE-PR-N was profitable.
- In the past year BCE-PR-N had a positive cash flow from operations.
- BCE-PR-N had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years BCE-PR-N always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of BCE-PR-N (7.85%) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of BCE-PR-N (27.48%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of BCE-PR-N (4.52%) is better than 73.33% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCE-PR-N 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
- BCE-PR-N has a Profit Margin of 25.21%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCE-PR-N outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-N has declined.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 22.38%, BCE-PR-N is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCE-PR-N has remained more or less at the same level.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 67.92%, BCE-PR-N is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- BCE-PR-N's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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-N has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-N has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- Compared to 5 years ago, BCE-PR-N has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for BCE-PR-N is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.60, we must say that BCE-PR-N is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- BCE-PR-N's Altman-Z score of 0.60 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-N is outperformed by 73.33% of its industry peers.
- BCE-PR-N has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.36. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-N would need 10.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- BCE-PR-N has a better Debt to FCF ratio (10.36) than 76.67% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-N has dependencies on debt financing.
- BCE-PR-N has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.57. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCE-PR-N outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.6 |
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC4.35%
2.3 Liquidity
- BCE-PR-N has a Current Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-N is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- BCE-PR-N has a Current ratio of 0.58. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-N outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
- BCE-PR-N has a Quick Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-N is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of BCE-PR-N (0.55) is better than 73.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- BCE-PR-N 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-N 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.
- BCE-PR-N shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.51% yearly.
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-N is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 0.73% yearly.
- BCE-PR-N is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.65% yearly.
EPS Next Y-9.1%
EPS Next 2Y-5.62%
EPS Next 3Y-3.12%
EPS Next 5Y0.73%
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y1.65%
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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.11, the valuation of BCE-PR-N can be described as very cheap.
- BCE-PR-N's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-N is cheaper than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-N to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.39), we can say BCE-PR-N is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.61 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-N.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-N is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- BCE-PR-N's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.72.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCE-PR-N, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 86.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCE-PR-N, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.64 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of BCE-PR-N may justify a higher PE ratio.
- BCE-PR-N's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.12% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.62%
EPS Next 3Y-3.12%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- BCE-PR-N has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.15%, which is a nice return.
- BCE-PR-N's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 5.16.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, BCE-PR-N pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.15% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BCE-PR-N has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
- BCE-PR-N has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- BCE-PR-N has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- 43.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCE-PR-N. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of BCE-PR-N is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP43.52%
EPS Next 2Y-5.62%
EPS Next 3Y-3.12%
BCE INC - BCECN 4.27 PERP / BCE-PR-N.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BCE INC - BCECN 4.27 PERP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BCE-PR-N.CA.
What is the valuation status of BCE INC - BCECN 4.27 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to BCE INC - BCECN 4.27 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for BCE INC - BCECN 4.27 PERP?
BCE INC - BCECN 4.27 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for BCE-PR-N stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BCE INC - BCECN 4.27 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) is 7.11 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.86.
What is the financial health of BCE INC - BCECN 4.27 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.27 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) is 3 / 10.