BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP (BCE-PR-Q.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:BCE-PR-Q • CA05534B5962

25.05 CAD
-0.26 (-1.03%)
Last: Mar 6, 2026, 07:00 PM
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This BCE-PR-Q.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

3

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 does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively. Finally BCE-PR-Q also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. BCE-PR-Q.CA Profitability Analysis

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.
  • Of the past 5 years BCE-PR-Q 4 years were profitable.
  • Of the past 5 years BCE-PR-Q 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
BCE-PR-Q.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBCE-PR-Q.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

1.2 Ratios

  • BCE-PR-Q has a Return On Assets (7.85%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 27.48%, BCE-PR-Q is doing worse than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of BCE-PR-Q (4.52%) is worse than 70.00% 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 5.00%.
Industry RankSector 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%
BCE-PR-Q.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBCE-PR-Q.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • BCE-PR-Q has a Profit Margin of 25.21%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-Q outperforms 43.33% of its industry peers.
  • 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: 70.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • 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: 66.67% 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 RankSector 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%
BCE-PR-Q.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBCE-PR-Q.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. BCE-PR-Q.CA Health Analysis

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.
  • There is no outstanding debt for BCE-PR-Q. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
BCE-PR-Q.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingBCE-PR-Q.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
BCE-PR-Q.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBCE-PR-Q.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.64, we must say that BCE-PR-Q is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of BCE-PR-Q (0.64) is better than 83.33% 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 10.36, BCE-PR-Q is doing worse than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.57 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-Q is outperformed by 63.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.57
Debt/FCF 10.36
Altman-Z 0.64
ROIC/WACC0.98
WACC4.6%
BCE-PR-Q.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBCE-PR-Q.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

  • BCE-PR-Q has a Current 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.
  • 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 73.33% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BCE-PR-Q may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of BCE-PR-Q (0.55) is worse than 73.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.58
Quick Ratio 0.55
BCE-PR-Q.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBCE-PR-Q.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B

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3. BCE-PR-Q.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for BCE-PR-Q have decreased by -7.89% 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 -1.57% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.89%
EPS 3Y-5.8%
EPS 5Y-1.57%
EPS Q2Q%-12.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-0.28%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.22% on average over the next years.
  • BCE-PR-Q is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.51% yearly.
EPS Next Y-3.29%
EPS Next 2Y-0.64%
EPS Next 3Y3.33%
EPS Next 5Y5.22%
Revenue Next Year2.11%
Revenue Next 2Y1.65%
Revenue Next 3Y1.57%
Revenue Next 5Y1.51%

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.
BCE-PR-Q.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBCE-PR-Q.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 10B 20B 30B
BCE-PR-Q.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBCE-PR-Q.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3

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4. BCE-PR-Q.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.95, which indicates a very decent valuation of BCE-PR-Q.
  • 60.00% 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 26.29. BCE-PR-Q is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.25, which indicates a very decent valuation of BCE-PR-Q.
  • 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 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-Q to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.57), we can say BCE-PR-Q is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.95
Fwd PE 9.25
BCE-PR-Q.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBCE-PR-Q.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BCE-PR-Q is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.91
EV/EBITDA 6.05
BCE-PR-Q.CA Per share dataBCE-PR-Q.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-0.64%
EPS Next 3Y3.33%

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5. BCE-PR-Q.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.92%, BCE-PR-Q is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.53, BCE-PR-Q pays a better dividend. On top of this BCE-PR-Q pays more dividend than 93.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, BCE-PR-Q pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.92%

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
BCE-PR-Q.CA Yearly Dividends per shareBCE-PR-Q.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

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 around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP43.52%
EPS Next 2Y-0.64%
EPS Next 3Y3.33%
BCE-PR-Q.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBCE-PR-Q.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B
BCE-PR-Q.CA Dividend Payout.BCE-PR-Q.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BCE-PR-Q.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BCE-PR-Q.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP

TSX:BCE-PR-Q (3/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

25.05

-0.26 (-1.03%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners51.76%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap23.36B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts67.62
Price Target26.73 (6.71%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.92%
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP43.52%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date02-27
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)-5.45%
PT rev (3m)-10.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.27%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.95
Fwd PE 9.25
P/S 0.95
P/FCF 5.91
P/OCF 3.2
P/B 1.04
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.05
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY11.18%
EPS(NY)2.71
Fwd EY10.81%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY16.93%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY31.27%
SpS26.26
BVpS24.08
TBVpS-8.8
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number38.95
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC4.6%
ROIC/WACC0.98
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)-7.89%
EPS 3Y-5.8%
EPS 5Y-1.57%
EPS Q2Q%-12.66%
EPS Next Y-3.29%
EPS Next 2Y-0.64%
EPS Next 3Y3.33%
EPS Next 5Y5.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-0.28%
Revenue Next Year2.11%
Revenue Next 2Y1.65%
Revenue Next 3Y1.57%
Revenue Next 5Y1.51%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.65%
EBIT Next 3Y26.26%
EBIT Next 5Y15.84%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP?

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 8.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.04.


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 -3.29% in the next year.