BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP (BCE-PR-Q.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-Q - CA05534B5962
25.72 CAD
-0.1 (-0.39%)
Overall BCE-PR-Q gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated BCE-PR-Q against 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of BCE-PR-Q have multiple concerns. BCE-PR-Q is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. BCE-PR-Q also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BCE-PR-Q was profitable.
In the past year BCE-PR-Q had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-Q has been profitable.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-Q always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-Q has a Return On Assets of 7.85%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-Q underperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BCE-PR-Q (27.48%) is worse than 68.97% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-Q has a worse Return On Invested Capital (4.52%) than 79.31% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCE-PR-Q is in line with the industry average of 5.06%.
| 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 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-Q's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of BCE-PR-Q (22.38%) is worse than 79.31% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-Q's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of BCE-PR-Q (67.92%) is worse than 72.41% of its industry peers.
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
BCE-PR-Q has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-Q remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-Q has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
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 Altman-Z score of 0.65. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCE-PR-Q outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-Q is 10.36, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCE-PR-Q, 10.36 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-Q (10.36) is worse than 75.86% 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 68.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.65 |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC4.57%
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 worse Current ratio (0.58) than 82.76% 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's Quick ratio of 0.55 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-Q is outperformed by 82.76% 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 -3.20% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-Q shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% on average per year.
BCE-PR-Q shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.11%.
Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-Q shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.51% on average per year.
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
BCE-PR-Q is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.66% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.83% on average over the next years.
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
BCE-PR-Q is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.84.
BCE-PR-Q's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-Q is more expensive than 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-Q to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.91), we can say BCE-PR-Q is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.46, which indicates a very decent valuation of BCE-PR-Q.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-Q is valued a bit more expensive than 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-Q is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCE-PR-Q is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 68.97% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BCE-PR-Q is valued a bit more expensive than 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.09 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-Q'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
BCE-PR-Q has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.35%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.35, BCE-PR-Q pays a better dividend. On top of this BCE-PR-Q pays more dividend than 86.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, BCE-PR-Q pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.35% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-Q has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-Q has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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.
BCE-PR-Q'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-Q (11/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.72
-0.1 (-0.39%)
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 Cap23.98B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts64.55
Price Target28 (8.86%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.35% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP43.52%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years10
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)-0.62%
PT rev (3m)6.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.46 | ||
| P/S | 0.98 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.28 | ||
| P/B | 1.07 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.09 |
EPS(TTM)2.91
EY11.31%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY10.57%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY16.49%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY30.45%
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 | 0.65 |
F-Score6
WACC4.57%
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)-3.2%
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 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.
What is the valuation status for BCE-PR-Q stock?
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.
What is the valuation of BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP (BCE-PR-Q.CA) is 8.84 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.07.
Can you provide the financial health for BCE-PR-Q stock?
The financial health rating of BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP (BCE-PR-Q.CA) is 1 / 10.