BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP (BCE-PR-Q.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-Q - CA05534B5962
25.45 CAD
-0.05 (-0.2%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to BCE-PR-Q. BCE-PR-Q was compared to 28 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. BCE-PR-Q may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. BCE-PR-Q is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. Finally BCE-PR-Q also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BCE-PR-Q was profitable.
BCE-PR-Q had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-Q has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-Q had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.85%, BCE-PR-Q is doing worse than 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of BCE-PR-Q (27.48%) is worse than 67.86% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-Q's Return On Invested Capital of 4.52% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-Q is outperformed by 78.57% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BCE-PR-Q is in line with the industry average of 5.05%.
| 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-Q is doing worse than 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-Q's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BCE-PR-Q's Operating Margin of 22.38% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-Q is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCE-PR-Q has remained more or less at the same level.
With a Gross Margin value of 67.92%, BCE-PR-Q is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
BCE-PR-Q'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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BCE-PR-Q is still creating some value.
BCE-PR-Q has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BCE-PR-Q has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-Q has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BCE-PR-Q has an Altman-Z score of 0.65. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-Q is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
BCE-PR-Q has a better Altman-Z score (0.65) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-Q has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.36. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-Q would need 10.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BCE-PR-Q has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (10.36) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-Q has dependencies on debt financing.
BCE-PR-Q has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.57) than 67.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.65 |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC4.54%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BCE-PR-Q may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-Q has a Current ratio of 0.58. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-Q underperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BCE-PR-Q may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-Q has a Quick ratio of 0.55. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-Q underperforms 78.57% 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-Q have decreased by -3.65% in the last year.
BCE-PR-Q shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.11% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.51% on average over the past years.
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-Q will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.21% on average per year.
BCE-PR-Q is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.13% yearly.
EPS Next Y-9.15%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
EPS Next 5Y1.21%
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y2.13%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.78 indicates a reasonable valuation of BCE-PR-Q.
67.86% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BCE-PR-Q, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.51. BCE-PR-Q is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.36 indicates a reasonable valuation of BCE-PR-Q.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-Q is valued a bit more expensive than 67.86% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-Q is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
67.86% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BCE-PR-Q, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BCE-PR-Q indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: BCE-PR-Q is more expensive than 67.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.07 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-Q's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.30% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.27%, BCE-PR-Q is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.23, BCE-PR-Q pays a better dividend. On top of this BCE-PR-Q pays more dividend than 89.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, BCE-PR-Q pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.27% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-Q has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-Q has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
BCE-PR-Q has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
BCE-PR-Q 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-Q 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-Q (12/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.45
-0.05 (-0.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap23.73B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts65.45
Price Target29.74 (16.86%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.27% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP43.52%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years10
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)-0.09%
PT rev (3m)9.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.61%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.36 | ||
| P/S | 0.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 6 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.25 | ||
| P/B | 1.06 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.07 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY11.39%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY10.69%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY16.66%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY30.78%
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 | 0.65 |
F-Score6
WACC4.54%
ROIC/WACC0.99
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 5Y1.21%
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 5Y2.13%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.99%
EBIT Next 3Y26.65%
EBIT Next 5Y16.23%
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 6.538 PERP / BCE-PR-Q.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP (BCE-PR-Q.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to BCE-PR-Q.CA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP (BCE-PR-Q.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP (BCE-PR-Q.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for BCE-PR-Q stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP (BCE-PR-Q.CA) is 8.78 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.06.
What is the earnings growth outlook for BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP (BCE-PR-Q.CA) is expected to decline by -9.15% in the next year.