BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-S.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-S - CA05534B8693
20 CAD
-0.07 (-0.35%)
Overall BCE-PR-S gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated BCE-PR-S against 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. BCE-PR-S has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. BCE-PR-S is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
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.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-S always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-S has a Return On Assets of 7.85%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCE-PR-S outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-S has a better Return On Equity (27.48%) than 86.67% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-S's Return On Invested Capital of 4.52% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-S outperforms 76.67% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCE-PR-S 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
BCE-PR-S's Profit Margin of 25.21% is amongst the best of the industry. BCE-PR-S outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-S has declined.
BCE-PR-S has a better Operating Margin (22.38%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-S's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of BCE-PR-S (67.92%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BCE-PR-S has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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-S is still creating some value.
BCE-PR-S has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
BCE-PR-S has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
BCE-PR-S has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.59, we must say that BCE-PR-S is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.59, BCE-PR-S is not doing good in the industry: 76.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-S is 10.36, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCE-PR-S, 10.36 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BCE-PR-S has a Debt to FCF ratio of 10.36. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-S outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-S has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.57, BCE-PR-S belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.59 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC4.25%
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 Current ratio of 0.58. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-S outperforms 76.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BCE-PR-S may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BCE-PR-S (0.55) is better than 76.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BCE-PR-S shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.65%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.78% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.11% in the past year.
BCE-PR-S 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 0.73% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.65% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-9.15%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
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
BCE-PR-S is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.90.
BCE-PR-S's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-S is cheaper than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-S to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say BCE-PR-S is valued rather cheaply.
BCE-PR-S is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.35.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-S indicates a rather cheap valuation: BCE-PR-S is cheaper than 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BCE-PR-S is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCE-PR-S is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BCE-PR-S indicates a rather cheap valuation: BCE-PR-S is cheaper than 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of BCE-PR-S may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-S's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.30% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BCE-PR-S has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.32%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.60, 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 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.32% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-S has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-S has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
43.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCE-PR-S. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of BCE-PR-S is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP43.52%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
TSX:BCE-PR-S (1/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
20
-0.07 (-0.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.26%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap18.65B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts67.27
Price Target21.01 (5.05%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.32% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP43.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.35 | ||
| P/S | 0.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.55 | ||
| P/B | 0.83 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.58 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY14.5%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY13.6%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY21.21%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY39.16%
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 | 0.59 |
F-Score6
WACC4.25%
ROIC/WACC1.06
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-9.15%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
EPS Next 5Y0.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.31%
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y1.65%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.99%
EBIT Next 3Y26.65%
EBIT Next 5Y16.09%
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 4.45 PERP / BCE-PR-S.CA 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 6.9 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.83.
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.