BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP (BCE-PR-Q.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada • Toronto Stock Exchange • TSX:BCE-PR-Q • CA05534B5962
25.4 CAD
+0.05 (+0.2%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
Taking everything into account, BCE-PR-Q scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BCE-PR-Q was compared to 30 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
- BCE-PR-Q had positive earnings in the past year.
- 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.
- BCE-PR-Q had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.85%, BCE-PR-Q is doing worse than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of 27.48%, BCE-PR-Q is not doing good in the industry: 70.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- 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 80.00% 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 5.00%.
| 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 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-Q has declined.
- With a Operating Margin value of 22.38%, BCE-PR-Q is not doing good in the industry: 76.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- BCE-PR-Q's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- BCE-PR-Q has a Gross Margin of 67.92%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-Q underperforms 73.33% 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.
- 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 0.64. 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's Altman-Z score of 0.64 is amongst the best of the industry. BCE-PR-Q outperforms 83.33% 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 76.67% of its industry peers.
- BCE-PR-Q has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- BCE-PR-Q has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.57. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-Q underperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.64 |
ROIC/WACC0.98
WACC4.62%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BCE-PR-Q may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.58, BCE-PR-Q is doing worse than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- BCE-PR-Q has a Quick Ratio of 0.58. 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.55, BCE-PR-Q is doing worse than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
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 -3.65%.
- 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 0.73% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-Q will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.65% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-9.1%
EPS Next 2Y-5.62%
EPS Next 3Y-3.12%
EPS Next 5Y0.73%
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y1.65%
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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.76 indicates a reasonable valuation of BCE-PR-Q.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-Q indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: BCE-PR-Q is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.30. BCE-PR-Q is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.38, which indicates a very decent valuation of BCE-PR-Q.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-Q indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: BCE-PR-Q is more expensive than 70.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.57. BCE-PR-Q is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 70.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BCE-PR-Q, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BCE-PR-Q is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 70.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.05 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-Q's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.12% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.62%
EPS Next 3Y-3.12%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- BCE-PR-Q has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.09%, which is a nice return.
- BCE-PR-Q's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.16. BCE-PR-Q pays more dividend than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, BCE-PR-Q pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.09% |
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-5.62%
EPS Next 3Y-3.12%
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.
Can you provide the profitability details for BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP?
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 8.76 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.05.
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 -9.1% in the next year.