BCE INC - BCECN 4.29 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-N - CA05534B6382
20.35 CAD
-0.19 (-0.93%)
Overall BCE-PR-N gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated BCE-PR-N against 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. BCE-PR-N has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. BCE-PR-N is quite expensive at the moment. It does show 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.
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
With a Return On Assets value of 7.85%, BCE-PR-N perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of BCE-PR-N (27.48%) is worse than 63.33% 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 73.33% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-N had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.90%. This is in line with the industry average of 5.01%.
| 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-N has declined.
BCE-PR-N has a worse Operating Margin (22.38%) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-N's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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 66.67% 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.
BCE-PR-N has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-N has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.60, BCE-PR-N is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 10.36, BCE-PR-N is not doing good in the industry: 70.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
BCE-PR-N has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
BCE-PR-N has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.57. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-N underperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.6 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC4.28%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 0.58, BCE-PR-N is not doing good in the industry: 76.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BCE-PR-N may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.55, BCE-PR-N is not doing good in the industry: 76.67% 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
The earnings per share for BCE-PR-N have decreased by -3.20% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.78% on average over the past years.
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)-3.2%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%7.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%3.72%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.66% on average over the next years.
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.99 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-N.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-N is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.07. BCE-PR-N is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
BCE-PR-N is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.48.
60.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BCE-PR-N, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.08. BCE-PR-N is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCE-PR-N is valued a bit more expensive than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BCE-PR-N is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.63 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE-PR-N's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.28% 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-3.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.40%, BCE-PR-N is a good candidate for dividend investing.
BCE-PR-N's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.36.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, BCE-PR-N pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.4% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-N has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-N has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
TSX:BCE-PR-N (11/20/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
20.35
-0.19 (-0.93%)
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 Cap18.98B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts64.55
Price Target21.56 (5.95%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.4% |
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)-0.5%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(2)11.22%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(4)11.22%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.42%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.92%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.6%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.62%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.65%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.75%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)4.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.48 | ||
| P/S | 0.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.6 | ||
| P/B | 0.84 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.63 |
EPS(TTM)2.91
EY14.3%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY13.37%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY20.84%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY38.49%
SpS26.26
BVpS24.08
TBVpS-8.8
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number39.71
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)-3.2%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%7.15%
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%3.72%
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 4.29 PERP / BCE-PR-N.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BCE INC - BCECN 4.29 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 3 / 10 to BCE INC - BCECN 4.29 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for BCE INC - BCECN 4.29 PERP?
BCE INC - BCECN 4.29 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 4.29 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) is 6.99 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.84.
How sustainable is the dividend of BCE INC - BCECN 4.29 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.29 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 43.52%.