BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP (BCE-PR-Q.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-Q - CA05534B5962
25.52 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 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 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.
BCE-PR-Q had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
BCE-PR-Q had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-Q had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.61%, BCE-PR-Q is doing worse than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of BCE-PR-Q (2.40%) is worse than 79.31% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-Q has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.04%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-Q underperforms 75.86% 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 5.46%.
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 has a Profit Margin of 1.77%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-Q underperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-Q's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BCE-PR-Q has a worse Operating Margin (22.50%) than 79.31% of its industry peers.
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 67.94%, BCE-PR-Q is not doing good in the industry: 72.41% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BCE-PR-Q has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-Q has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
BCE-PR-Q has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BCE-PR-Q is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.63, 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 (0.63) is better 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 65.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.63 |
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC4.56%
2.3 Liquidity
BCE-PR-Q has a Current 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 Current ratio of 0.61 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 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 has a Quick ratio of 0.57. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-Q underperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BCE-PR-Q have decreased by -6.84% 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 decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.66%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.51% on average over the past years.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.52% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.40% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-4.95%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
EPS Next 5Y1.52%
Revenue Next Year1.6%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.74%
Revenue Next 5Y2.4%
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 8.92.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-Q is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 68.97% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
BCE-PR-Q is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.29, 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.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.50. BCE-PR-Q is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.29 |
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.
BCE-PR-Q's Price/Free Cash Flow 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.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.76 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE-PR-Q's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.44% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.95%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.84%, 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 6.50. 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 2.33, BCE-PR-Q pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.84% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
BCE-PR-Q pays out 739.72% of its income as dividend. 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-4.95%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
TSX:BCE-PR-Q (10/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.52
-0.03 (-0.12%)
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 Cap23.80B
Revenue(TTM)24.41B
Net Income(TTM)433.00M
Analysts55
Price Target28.18 (10.42%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.84% |
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)3.34%
PT rev (3m)8.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.29 | ||
| P/S | 0.98 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.18 | ||
| P/B | 1.32 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.76 |
EPS(TTM)2.86
EY11.21%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY10.76%
FCF(TTM)4.36
FCFY17.07%
OCF(TTM)8.03
OCFY31.45%
SpS26.17
BVpS19.37
TBVpS-9.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number35.31
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%
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-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 | 0.63 |
F-Score5
WACC4.56%
ROIC/WACC1.11
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-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-4.95%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
EPS Next 5Y1.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.33%
Revenue Next Year1.6%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.74%
Revenue Next 5Y2.4%
EBIT growth 1Y0.22%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.58%
EBIT Next 3Y26.41%
EBIT Next 5Y15.82%
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%
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 8.92 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.32.
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.