BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-S.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-S - CA05534B8693
19.09 CAD
-0.11 (-0.57%)
Taking everything into account, BCE-PR-S scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BCE-PR-S was compared to 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. BCE-PR-S has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on BCE-PR-S.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BCE-PR-S was profitable.
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.
BCE-PR-S had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.85%, BCE-PR-S belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-S's Return On Equity of 27.48% is amongst the best of the industry. BCE-PR-S outperforms 82.76% 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 72.41% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-S had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.90%. This is in line with the industry average of 5.06%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of BCE-PR-S (25.21%) is better than 89.66% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-S has declined.
BCE-PR-S has a Operating Margin of 22.38%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-S outperforms 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.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 67.92%, BCE-PR-S is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-S'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
BCE-PR-S has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is 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
BCE-PR-S has an Altman-Z score of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-S is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
BCE-PR-S has a worse Altman-Z score (0.58) than 75.86% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-S has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.36. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-S would need 10.36 years to pay back of 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 75.86% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-S has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
BCE-PR-S has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.57. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCE-PR-S outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.58 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC4.21%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BCE-PR-S may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 0.58, BCE-PR-S is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BCE-PR-S may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-S's Quick ratio of 0.55 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-S outperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BCE-PR-S have decreased by -3.20% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.78% on average over the past years.
BCE-PR-S shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.11%.
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)-3.2%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%7.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%3.72%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-S will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.66% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.83% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
EPS Next 5Y1.66%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.92%
Revenue Next 5Y1.83%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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 6.56, the valuation of BCE-PR-S can be described as very cheap.
BCE-PR-S's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-S is cheaper than 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-S's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.89.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.02, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-S.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-S is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.21% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-S to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.59), we can say BCE-PR-S is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCE-PR-S is valued cheaper than 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BCE-PR-S is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.21% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of BCE-PR-S may justify a higher PE ratio.
BCE-PR-S's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.28% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BCE-PR-S has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.35%, which is a nice return.
BCE-PR-S's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 5.35.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, BCE-PR-S pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.35% |
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
BCE-PR-S pays out 43.52% of its income as dividend. 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-3.28%
TSX:BCE-PR-S (11/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.09
-0.11 (-0.57%)
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 Cap17.80B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts64.55
Price Target21.01 (10.06%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.35% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP43.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.5%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(2)11.22%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(4)11.22%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.42%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.92%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.6%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.62%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.65%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.75%
PT rev (1m)-0.99%
PT rev (3m)2.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.02 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.44 | ||
| P/B | 0.79 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.5 |
EPS(TTM)2.91
EY15.24%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY14.25%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY22.22%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY41.03%
SpS26.26
BVpS24.08
TBVpS-8.8
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number39.71
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 | 0.58 |
F-Score6
WACC4.21%
ROIC/WACC1.07
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)-3.2%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%7.15%
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
EPS Next 5Y1.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%3.72%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.92%
Revenue Next 5Y1.83%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.58%
EBIT Next 3Y26.41%
EBIT Next 5Y16.08%
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BCE-PR-S.CA.
What is the valuation status of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-S.CA) 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.
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BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-S.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for BCE-PR-S stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-S.CA) is 6.56 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.79.
What is the earnings growth outlook for BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-S.CA) is expected to decline by -10.6% in the next year.