BCE INC - BCECN 4.27 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-N - CA05534B6382
20.84 CAD
+0.19 (+0.92%)
Overall BCE-PR-N gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated BCE-PR-N against 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of BCE-PR-N have multiple concerns. BCE-PR-N is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BCE-PR-N had positive earnings in the past year.
BCE-PR-N had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-N has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-N had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-N has a Return On Assets (7.85%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BCE-PR-N (27.48%) is worse than 62.07% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-N has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.52%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-N underperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BCE-PR-N 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-N has a Profit Margin (25.21%) which is in line with its industry peers.
BCE-PR-N's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of BCE-PR-N (22.38%) is worse than 68.97% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCE-PR-N has remained more or less at the same level.
BCE-PR-N's Gross Margin of 67.92% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-N is outperformed by 65.52% of its industry peers.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BCE-PR-N is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-N has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-N has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
BCE-PR-N has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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.
The Altman-Z score of BCE-PR-N (0.60) is better than 68.97% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-N is 10.36, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCE-PR-N, 10.36 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BCE-PR-N has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (10.36) than 68.97% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-N has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.57, BCE-PR-N is doing worse than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.6 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC4.28%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BCE-PR-N may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.58, BCE-PR-N is doing worse than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.55, BCE-PR-N is not doing good in the industry: 72.41% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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.
Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-N 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-N is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.66% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-N will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.83% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
EPS Next 5Y1.66%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.92%
Revenue Next 5Y1.83%
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 7.19 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-N.
BCE-PR-N's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
BCE-PR-N is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.66, the valuation of BCE-PR-N can be described as very cheap.
BCE-PR-N's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.12, BCE-PR-N is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCE-PR-N is valued a bit more expensive than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-N's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.66 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-N's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.28% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.41%, BCE-PR-N is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.39, BCE-PR-N pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, BCE-PR-N pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.41% |
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 43.52% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
BCE-PR-N's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP43.52%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
TSX:BCE-PR-N (11/26/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
20.84
+0.19 (+0.92%)
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 Cap19.43B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts64.55
Price Target23.65 (13.48%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.41% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP43.52%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
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)9.7%
PT rev (3m)21.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.66 | ||
| P/S | 0.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.66 | ||
| P/B | 0.87 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.66 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY13.92%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY13.05%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY20.35%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY37.58%
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 | 0.6 |
F-Score6
WACC4.28%
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-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
EPS Next 5Y1.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.31%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.92%
Revenue Next 5Y1.83%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.58%
EBIT Next 3Y26.41%
EBIT Next 5Y16.08%
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 4.27 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 3 / 10 to BCE-PR-N.CA.
What is the valuation status for BCE-PR-N stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to BCE INC - BCECN 4.27 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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 3 / 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 7.19 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.87.
How sustainable is the dividend of BCE INC - BCECN 4.27 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.27 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 43.52%.