BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-S.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-S - CA05534B8693
19.02 CAD
-0.01 (-0.05%)
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. While BCE-PR-S belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. BCE-PR-S has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BCE-PR-S had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BCE-PR-S had a positive cash flow from operations.
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
BCE-PR-S's Return On Assets of 0.61% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-S outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-S's Return On Equity of 2.40% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-S outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-S has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.04%) than 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 5.43%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.90%) for BCE-PR-S 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-S has a Profit Margin of 1.77%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-S outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-S has declined.
BCE-PR-S has a Operating Margin of 22.50%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-S outperforms 73.33% 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 better Gross Margin (67.94%) than 80.00% 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 | 22.5% | ||
| 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-S is still creating some value.
BCE-PR-S has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-S has been increased compared to 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 0.56. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-S is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.56, BCE-PR-S is not doing good in the industry: 73.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-S is 9.25, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCE-PR-S, 9.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BCE-PR-S has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.25. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-S outperforms 76.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.80 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-S has dependencies on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.80, BCE-PR-S belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC4.2%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.61 indicates that BCE-PR-S may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-S has a Current ratio of 0.61. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-S outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that BCE-PR-S may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.57, BCE-PR-S is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
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 -6.84%.
Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-S shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% on average per year.
BCE-PR-S shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.66%.
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)-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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.65 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-S.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-S is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BCE-PR-S is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.93, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-S.
BCE-PR-S's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-S is cheaper than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-S's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 32.68.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCE-PR-S is valued cheaper than 83.33% 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 86.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE-PR-S has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-S's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.44% in the coming years.
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 6.85%, BCE-PR-S is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.57, BCE-PR-S has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, BCE-PR-S pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.85% |
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 739.72% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BCE-PR-S 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-S (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.02
-0.01 (-0.05%)
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 Cap17.74B
Revenue(TTM)24.41B
Net Income(TTM)433.00M
Analysts55
Price Target20.9 (9.88%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.85% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP739.72%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)2.11%
PT rev (3m)8.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.93 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.37 | ||
| P/B | 0.98 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.19 |
EPS(TTM)2.86
EY15.04%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY14.44%
FCF(TTM)4.36
FCFY22.9%
OCF(TTM)8.03
OCFY42.19%
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 | 0.56 |
F-Score5
WACC4.2%
ROIC/WACC1.2
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 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.
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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 6.65 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.98.
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.