BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP (BCE-PR-Q.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-Q - CA05534B5962
25.43 CAD
+0.03 (+0.12%)
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. BCE-PR-Q has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. While showing a medium growth rate, BCE-PR-Q is valued expensive at the moment. 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.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-Q has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-Q always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-Q's Return On Assets of 7.85% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-Q is outperformed by 63.33% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-Q has a worse Return On Equity (27.48%) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.52%, BCE-PR-Q is doing worse than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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 5.01%.
| 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
With a Profit Margin value of 25.21%, BCE-PR-Q is not doing good in the industry: 63.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
BCE-PR-Q's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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's Gross Margin of 67.92% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-Q is outperformed by 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
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.
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 0.64. 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 has a better Altman-Z score (0.64) than 80.00% 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 76.67% 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 70.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.64 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC4.52%
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's Current ratio of 0.58 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-Q is outperformed by 80.00% of its industry peers.
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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.55, BCE-PR-Q is not doing good in the industry: 80.00% 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
BCE-PR-Q shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.65%.
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.11% in the past year.
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)-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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.21% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-Q will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.13% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-8.69%
EPS Next 2Y-5.15%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
EPS Next 5Y1.21%
Revenue Next Year1.46%
Revenue Next 2Y2.24%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.77, the valuation of BCE-PR-Q can be described as reasonable.
70.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BCE-PR-Q, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
BCE-PR-Q is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.43, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
BCE-PR-Q is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.30.
70.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BCE-PR-Q, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
BCE-PR-Q is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.66, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA 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.
70.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BCE-PR-Q, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.06 |
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-5.15%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BCE-PR-Q has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.97%, which is a nice return.
BCE-PR-Q's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.09. BCE-PR-Q pays more dividend than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-Q's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.97% |
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
43.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCE-PR-Q. 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-5.15%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
TSX:BCE-PR-Q (12/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.43
+0.03 (+0.12%)
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 Cap23.71B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts65.45
Price Target29.49 (15.97%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.97% |
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)-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)5.3%
PT rev (3m)8.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.32%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.3 | ||
| P/S | 0.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 6 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.25 | ||
| P/B | 1.06 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.06 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY11.4%
EPS(NY)2.73
Fwd EY10.75%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY16.68%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY30.8%
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 | 0.64 |
F-Score6
WACC4.52%
ROIC/WACC1
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-8.69%
EPS Next 2Y-5.15%
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 Year1.46%
Revenue Next 2Y2.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y2.13%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year95.07%
EBIT Next 3Y26.66%
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.
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 8.77 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.06.
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.