BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-S.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-S - CA05534B8693
19.27 CAD
+0.17 (+0.89%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to BCE-PR-S. BCE-PR-S was compared to 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While BCE-PR-S is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. BCE-PR-S is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
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.
BCE-PR-S had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of BCE-PR-S (27.48%) is better than 72.41% 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 62.07% 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 5.01%.
| 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 fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-S outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-S's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BCE-PR-S has a better Operating Margin (22.38%) than 65.52% 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.
The Gross Margin of BCE-PR-S (67.92%) is better than 68.97% 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
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 about the same amount of shares outstanding.
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 0.58. 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 Altman-Z score of 0.58. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-S underperforms 65.52% 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 65.52% 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 in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-S outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.58 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC4.19%
2.3 Liquidity
BCE-PR-S has a Current 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.
BCE-PR-S has a Current ratio of 0.58. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-S outperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
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 62.07% 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%.
BCE-PR-S shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% yearly.
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 1.66% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-S will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.83% on average per year.
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.64, the valuation of BCE-PR-S can be described as very cheap.
BCE-PR-S's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-S is cheaper than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.65. BCE-PR-S is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
BCE-PR-S is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.09.
75.86% 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 34.45, BCE-PR-S is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.09 |
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 72.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BCE-PR-S is valued a bit cheaper than 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.52 |
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 -3.28% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.41%, BCE-PR-S is a good candidate for dividend investing.
BCE-PR-S's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.39.
BCE-PR-S's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.41% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-S has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-S has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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-3.28%
TSX:BCE-PR-S (11/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.27
+0.17 (+0.89%)
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 Cap17.97B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts64.55
Price Target21.01 (9.03%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.41% |
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)-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)-0.99%
PT rev (3m)11.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.09 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.54 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.46 | ||
| P/B | 0.8 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.52 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY15.05%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY14.11%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY22.01%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY40.65%
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 | 0.58 |
F-Score6
WACC4.19%
ROIC/WACC1.08
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-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%1.31%
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
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 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 6 / 10 to BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-S.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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 6 / 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 6.64 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.8.
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.