BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-S.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:BCE-PR-S • CA05534B8693
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This BCE-PR-S.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. BCE-PR-S.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- BCE-PR-S had positive earnings in the past year.
- BCE-PR-S had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-S has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-S had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of BCE-PR-S (7.87%) is better than 86.21% of its industry peers.
- BCE-PR-S has a Return On Equity of 27.39%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-S outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
- BCE-PR-S has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.99%) than 72.41% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BCE-PR-S is in line with the industry average of 5.39%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.87% | ||
| ROE | 27.39% | ||
| ROIC | 4.99% |
ROA(3y)3.66%
ROA(5y)3.79%
ROE(3y)12.87%
ROE(5y)12.56%
ROIC(3y)5.24%
ROIC(5y)5.38%
1.3 Margins
- BCE-PR-S has a Profit Margin of 25.77%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCE-PR-S outperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
- BCE-PR-S's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- BCE-PR-S has a better Operating Margin (22.15%) than 72.41% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCE-PR-S has remained more or less at the same level.
- BCE-PR-S has a Gross Margin of 68.45%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-S outperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
- BCE-PR-S's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.77% | ||
| GM | 68.45% |
OM growth 3Y-0.74%
OM growth 5Y-0.52%
PM growth 3Y31.88%
PM growth 5Y18.74%
GM growth 3Y0.03%
GM growth 5Y-0.32%
2. BCE-PR-S.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BCE-PR-S is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-S has more shares outstanding
- BCE-PR-S has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for BCE-PR-S has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.58, we must say that BCE-PR-S is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- BCE-PR-S has a Altman-Z score of 0.58. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-S underperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
- BCE-PR-S has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.50. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-S would need 12.50 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- BCE-PR-S's Debt to FCF ratio of 12.50 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-S outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.52 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-S has dependencies on debt financing.
- BCE-PR-S has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.52. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-S outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.58 |
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC4.38%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BCE-PR-S may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- BCE-PR-S has a better Current ratio (0.58) than 72.41% of its industry peers.
- BCE-PR-S has a Quick Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-S is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of BCE-PR-S (0.55) is better than 72.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. BCE-PR-S.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- BCE-PR-S shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -7.89%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -1.57% on average over the past years.
- BCE-PR-S shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.24%.
- BCE-PR-S shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.35% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.89%
EPS 3Y-5.8%
EPS 5Y-1.57%
EPS Q2Q%-12.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.24%
Revenue growth 3Y0.4%
Revenue growth 5Y1.35%
Sales Q2Q%-0.28%
3.2 Future
- BCE-PR-S is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.39% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.68% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-7.27%
EPS Next 2Y-1.8%
EPS Next 3Y0.01%
EPS Next 5Y5.39%
Revenue Next Year2.27%
Revenue Next 2Y1.8%
Revenue Next 3Y1.53%
Revenue Next 5Y1.68%
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.
- 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. BCE-PR-S.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.18, the valuation of BCE-PR-S can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-S is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.21% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.61, BCE-PR-S is valued rather cheaply.
- BCE-PR-S is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.74.
- 86.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCE-PR-S, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.79, BCE-PR-S is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCE-PR-S is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.31% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 82.76% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCE-PR-S, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- BCE-PR-S has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.8%
EPS Next 3Y0.01%
5. BCE-PR-S.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.95%, BCE-PR-S is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.29, BCE-PR-S is paying slightly less dividend.
- BCE-PR-S's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.95% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BCE-PR-S decreases each year by -7.24%.
- BCE-PR-S has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.24%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- BCE-PR-S pays out 34.53% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP34.53%
EPS Next 2Y-1.8%
EPS Next 3Y0.01%
BCE-PR-S.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:BCE-PR-S (3/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
20.1
+0.1 (+0.5%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners51.76%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap18.74B
Revenue(TTM)24.47B
Net Income(TTM)6.30B
Analysts67.62
Price Target21.85 (8.71%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.95% |
Yearly Dividend2.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.24%
DP34.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date02-27 2026-02-27 (0.09271)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.6%
Min EPS beat(2)7.87%
Max EPS beat(2)9.34%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.91%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(4)10.64%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.85%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)2.62%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.78%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.42%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.19%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.09%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.02%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)4.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.87%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.89%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.74 | ||
| P/S | 0.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.68 | ||
| P/B | 0.81 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.58 |
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY13.93%
EPS(NY)2.6
Fwd EY12.92%
FCF(TTM)3.52
FCFY17.52%
OCF(TTM)7.49
OCFY37.28%
SpS26.24
BVpS24.69
TBVpS-7.98
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number39.44
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.87% | ||
| ROE | 27.39% | ||
| ROCE | 8.05% | ||
| ROIC | 4.99% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.01% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.19% | ||
| OM | 22.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.77% | ||
| GM | 68.45% | ||
| FCFM | 13.42% |
ROA(3y)3.66%
ROA(5y)3.79%
ROE(3y)12.87%
ROE(5y)12.56%
ROIC(3y)5.24%
ROIC(5y)5.38%
ROICexc(3y)5.37%
ROICexc(5y)5.46%
ROICexgc(3y)9.69%
ROICexgc(5y)9.86%
ROCE(3y)8.9%
ROCE(5y)9.07%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.98%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.2%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.76%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.73%
OM growth 3Y-0.74%
OM growth 5Y-0.52%
PM growth 3Y31.88%
PM growth 5Y18.74%
GM growth 3Y0.03%
GM growth 5Y-0.32%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.5 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.27 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 70.69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 15.13% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 65.56% | ||
| Profit Quality | 52.09% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.58 |
F-Score7
WACC4.38%
ROIC/WACC1.14
Cap/Depr(3y)85.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)93.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)17.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)18.89%
Profit Quality(3y)635.17%
Profit Quality(5y)427.95%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.89%
EPS 3Y-5.8%
EPS 5Y-1.57%
EPS Q2Q%-12.66%
EPS Next Y-7.27%
EPS Next 2Y-1.8%
EPS Next 3Y0.01%
EPS Next 5Y5.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.24%
Revenue growth 3Y0.4%
Revenue growth 5Y1.35%
Sales Q2Q%-0.28%
Revenue Next Year2.27%
Revenue Next 2Y1.8%
Revenue Next 3Y1.53%
Revenue Next 5Y1.68%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.31%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.34%
EBIT growth 5Y0.82%
EBIT Next Year104.35%
EBIT Next 3Y28.13%
EBIT Next 5Y17.16%
FCF growth 1Y17.92%
FCF growth 3Y1.06%
FCF growth 5Y-1.58%
OCF growth 1Y-3.13%
OCF growth 3Y-5.64%
OCF growth 5Y-2.07%
BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP / BCE-PR-S.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BCE-PR-S.CA.
What is the valuation status for BCE-PR-S stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-S.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP?
BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-S.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-S.CA) is 7.18 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.81.
Can you provide the financial health for BCE-PR-S stock?
The financial health rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-S.CA) is 3 / 10.