BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP (BCE-PR-Q.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-Q - CA05534B5962
25.06 CAD
-0.22 (-0.87%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to BCE-PR-Q. BCE-PR-Q was compared to 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. BCE-PR-Q has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. BCE-PR-Q has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth. BCE-PR-Q also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BCE-PR-Q had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BCE-PR-Q had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-Q has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-Q had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-Q has a worse Return On Assets (0.61%) than 79.31% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 2.40%, BCE-PR-Q is doing worse than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-Q's Return On Invested Capital of 5.04% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-Q is outperformed by 75.86% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-Q had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.90%. This is in line with the industry average of 5.46%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.90%) for BCE-PR-Q is below the current ROIC(5.04%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.61% | ||
| ROE | 2.4% | ||
| ROIC | 5.04% |
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-Q's Profit Margin of 1.77% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-Q is outperformed by 79.31% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-Q's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.50%, BCE-PR-Q is doing worse than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCE-PR-Q has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 67.94%, BCE-PR-Q is doing worse than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-Q's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.77% | ||
| GM | 67.94% |
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.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-Q remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
BCE-PR-Q has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
BCE-PR-Q has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.62, we must say that BCE-PR-Q is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
BCE-PR-Q has a better Altman-Z score (0.62) than 79.31% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-Q has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.25. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-Q would need 9.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 9.25, BCE-PR-Q is not doing good in the industry: 75.86% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.80 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-Q has dependencies on debt financing.
BCE-PR-Q has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.80. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-Q underperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.62 |
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC4.64%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.61 indicates that BCE-PR-Q may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-Q has a worse Current ratio (0.61) than 79.31% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-Q has a Quick Ratio of 0.61. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-Q is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-Q's Quick ratio of 0.57 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-Q is outperformed by 79.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BCE-PR-Q shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -6.84%.
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 decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.66%.
BCE-PR-Q shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.51% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.84%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%-19.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.33%
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 1.20% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-Q will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.08% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-10.34%
EPS Next 2Y-4.86%
EPS Next 3Y-3.11%
EPS Next 5Y1.2%
Revenue Next Year1.62%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.77%
Revenue Next 5Y2.08%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.76, the valuation of BCE-PR-Q can be described as reasonable.
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.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.20. BCE-PR-Q is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.11, the valuation of BCE-PR-Q can be described as reasonable.
BCE-PR-Q's Price/Forward 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.
BCE-PR-Q's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.70.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.11 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCE-PR-Q is valued a bit more expensive than 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
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 68.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE-PR-Q's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.11% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.86%
EPS Next 3Y-3.11%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.46%, BCE-PR-Q is a good candidate for dividend investing.
BCE-PR-Q's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 7.00. BCE-PR-Q pays more dividend than 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, BCE-PR-Q pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.46% |
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
739.72% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCE-PR-Q. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BCE-PR-Q is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP739.72%
EPS Next 2Y-4.86%
EPS Next 3Y-3.11%
TSX:BCE-PR-Q (9/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.06
-0.22 (-0.87%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.35%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap23.37B
Analysts55
Price Target27.27 (8.82%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.46% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP739.72%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.79%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(2)10.64%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.98%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(4)10.64%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.86%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.28%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)1.85%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.99%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.8%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.98%
PT rev (1m)3.62%
PT rev (3m)-1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.87%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.11 | ||
| P/S | 0.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.12 | ||
| P/B | 1.29 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.72 |
EPS(TTM)2.86
EY11.41%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY10.98%
FCF(TTM)4.36
FCFY17.38%
OCF(TTM)8.03
OCFY32.03%
SpS26.17
BVpS19.37
TBVpS-9.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.61% | ||
| ROE | 2.4% | ||
| ROCE | 9.22% | ||
| ROIC | 5.04% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.35% | ||
| OM | 22.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.77% | ||
| GM | 67.94% | ||
| FCFM | 16.64% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.14%
ROICexcg 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.08 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 67.52% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 14.02% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.06 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.88% | ||
| Profit Quality | 938.11% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.62 |
F-Score5
WACC4.64%
ROIC/WACC1.09
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)-6.84%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%-19.23%
EPS Next Y-10.34%
EPS Next 2Y-4.86%
EPS Next 3Y-3.11%
EPS Next 5Y1.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.33%
Revenue Next Year1.62%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.77%
Revenue Next 5Y2.08%
EBIT growth 1Y0.22%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year91.5%
EBIT Next 3Y25.46%
EBIT Next 5Y15.66%
FCF growth 1Y117.69%
FCF growth 3Y-4.23%
FCF growth 5Y-6.84%
OCF growth 1Y3.74%
OCF growth 3Y-3.43%
OCF growth 5Y-1.95%