BCE INC - BCECN 4.29 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-N - CA05534B6382
21.25 CAD
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Taking everything into account, BCE-PR-N scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BCE-PR-N was compared to 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While BCE-PR-N is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. BCE-PR-N has a correct valuation and a medium 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 of 7.85%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-N outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BCE-PR-N (27.48%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.52%, BCE-PR-N is doing worse than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCE-PR-N is in line with the industry average of 5.01%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 25.21%, BCE-PR-N is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-N's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BCE-PR-N has a Operating Margin of 22.38%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-N underperforms 60.00% 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.
The Gross Margin of BCE-PR-N (67.92%) is comparable to the rest of the 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
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.
BCE-PR-N has a better Altman-Z score (0.60) than 63.33% 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 60.00% 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 (1.57) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.6 |
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC4.32%
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 lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-N underperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BCE-PR-N may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-N's Quick ratio of 0.55 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-N is outperformed by 63.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BCE-PR-N have decreased by -3.65% in the last year.
BCE-PR-N shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% yearly.
BCE-PR-N shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.11%.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-N will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.73% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.65% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-9.15%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
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
BCE-PR-N is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.33.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as BCE-PR-N.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.25. BCE-PR-N is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.81, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-N.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-N is on the same level as its industry peers.
BCE-PR-N's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.98.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.81 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BCE-PR-N is on the same level as its industry peers.
BCE-PR-N's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.69 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE-PR-N's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.30% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BCE-PR-N has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.32%, which is a nice return.
BCE-PR-N's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.60.
BCE-PR-N's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.32% |
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.
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-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
TSX:BCE-PR-N (1/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
21.25
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.26%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.82B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts67.27
Price Target24.11 (13.46%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.32% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP43.52%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
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)1.97%
PT rev (3m)11.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.81 | ||
| P/S | 0.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.71 | ||
| P/B | 0.88 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.69 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY13.65%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY12.8%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY19.96%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY36.86%
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
WACC4.32%
ROIC/WACC1.05
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-9.15%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
EPS Next 5Y0.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.31%
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y1.65%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.99%
EBIT Next 3Y26.65%
EBIT Next 5Y16.09%
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 4.29 PERP / BCE-PR-N.CA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to BCE-PR-N.CA.
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BCE INC - BCECN 4.29 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 4.29 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) is 7.33 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.88.
What is the financial health of BCE INC - BCECN 4.29 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.29 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) is 1 / 10.