BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-S.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-S - CA05534B8693
19.94 CAD
+0.14 (+0.71%)
BCE-PR-S gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 28 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. There are concerns on the financial health of BCE-PR-S while its profitability can be described as average. BCE-PR-S is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
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.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-S has always been profitable.
BCE-PR-S had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-S has a Return On Assets of 7.85%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-S outperforms 77.42% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BCE-PR-S (27.48%) is better than 70.97% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.52%, BCE-PR-S is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.06% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BCE-PR-S is in line with the industry average of 5.05%.
| 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 77.42% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-S's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of BCE-PR-S (22.38%) is better than 61.29% 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 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-S has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, BCE-PR-S has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-S has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BCE-PR-S has an Altman-Z score of 0.59. 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 0.59. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-S underperforms 61.29% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 10.36, BCE-PR-S is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-S has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BCE-PR-S (1.57) is better than 67.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.59 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC4.25%
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 comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-S outperforms 58.06% 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 has a Quick ratio (0.55) which is in line with 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 -3.65% in the last year.
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.11% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.51% on average over the past years.
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
BCE-PR-S is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.21% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.13% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-9.15%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
EPS Next 5Y1.21%
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y2.13%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.88 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-S.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-S is valued a bit cheaper than 74.19% 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 (26.51), we can say BCE-PR-S is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.33 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-S.
70.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCE-PR-S, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-S to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.13), we can say BCE-PR-S is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BCE-PR-S's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-S is cheaper than 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
70.97% 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 | 4.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.58 |
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 -3.30% 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-3.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.27%, BCE-PR-S is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.23, BCE-PR-S has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
BCE-PR-S's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.27% |
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-3.3%
TSX:BCE-PR-S (12/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.94
+0.14 (+0.71%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap18.59B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts65.45
Price Target21.01 (5.37%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.27% |
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)2.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.61%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.33 | ||
| P/S | 0.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.55 | ||
| P/B | 0.83 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.58 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY14.54%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY13.64%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY21.27%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY39.28%
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 5Y1.21%
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 5Y2.13%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.99%
EBIT Next 3Y26.65%
EBIT Next 5Y16.23%
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 for BCE-PR-S 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.
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 6.88 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 2 / 10.