BCE INC - BCECN 4.33 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-N - CA05534B6382
19.99 CAD
+0.22 (+1.11%)
Taking everything into account, BCE-PR-N scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BCE-PR-N was compared to 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. There are concerns on the financial health of BCE-PR-N while its profitability can be described as average. BCE-PR-N has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BCE-PR-N was profitable.
BCE-PR-N had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 (0.61%) is worse than 62.07% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 2.40%, BCE-PR-N is not doing good in the industry: 62.07% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 5.04%, BCE-PR-N perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.38% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BCE-PR-N is in line with the industry average of 5.46%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.04%) for BCE-PR-N 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.77%, BCE-PR-N is doing worse than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-N's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BCE-PR-N's Operating Margin of 22.50% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-N is outperformed by 62.07% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-N's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
BCE-PR-N has a Gross Margin (67.94%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BCE-PR-N has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BCE-PR-N is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-N has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
BCE-PR-N has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BCE-PR-N is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BCE-PR-N has an Altman-Z score of 0.57. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-N is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
BCE-PR-N has a Altman-Z score of 0.57. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-N outperforms 58.62% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-N is 9.25, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCE-PR-N, 9.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-N (9.25) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.80 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-N has dependencies on debt financing.
BCE-PR-N's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.80 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-N outperforms 51.72% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.57 |
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC4.26%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.61 indicates that BCE-PR-N may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-N has a worse Current ratio (0.61) than 62.07% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that BCE-PR-N may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.57, BCE-PR-N is not doing good in the industry: 62.07% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
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 -6.84%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.78% on average over the past years.
BCE-PR-N shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.66%.
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-N will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.52% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-N will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.40% on average per year.
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
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
BCE-PR-N is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.99.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as BCE-PR-N.
BCE-PR-N's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.10.
BCE-PR-N is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.28.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as BCE-PR-N.
BCE-PR-N's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.52.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BCE-PR-N's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
BCE-PR-N's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.27 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE-PR-N'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
BCE-PR-N has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.84%, which is a nice return.
BCE-PR-N's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.50.
BCE-PR-N's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.84% |
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
BCE-PR-N pays out 739.72% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BCE-PR-N 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-N (10/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.99
+0.22 (+1.11%)
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 Cap18.64B
Revenue(TTM)24.41B
Net Income(TTM)433.00M
Analysts55
Price Target21.56 (7.85%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.84% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP739.72%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
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)11.15%
PT rev (3m)3.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.28 | ||
| P/S | 0.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.49 | ||
| P/B | 1.03 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.27 |
EPS(TTM)2.86
EY14.31%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY13.74%
FCF(TTM)4.36
FCFY21.79%
OCF(TTM)8.03
OCFY40.15%
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 | 0.57 |
F-Score5
WACC4.26%
ROIC/WACC1.18
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 4.33 PERP / BCE-PR-N.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BCE INC - BCECN 4.33 PERP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to BCE-PR-N.CA.
What is the valuation status for BCE-PR-N stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BCE INC - BCECN 4.33 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for BCE INC - BCECN 4.33 PERP?
BCE INC - BCECN 4.33 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for BCE-PR-N stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BCE INC - BCECN 4.33 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) is 6.99 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.03.
How sustainable is the dividend of BCE INC - BCECN 4.33 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.33 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 739.72%.