BCE INC - BCECN 4.95 PERP (BCE-PR-S.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-S - CA05534B8693
19.12 CAD
-0.03 (-0.16%)
BCE-PR-S gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. BCE-PR-S scores excellent on profitability, but 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.
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's Return On Assets of 0.61% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-S outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BCE-PR-S (2.40%) is better than 65.52% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-S's Return On Invested Capital of 5.04% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-S outperforms 68.97% 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 5.46%.
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
The Profit Margin of BCE-PR-S (1.77%) is better than 65.52% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-S has declined.
BCE-PR-S's Operating Margin of 22.50% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-S outperforms 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.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 67.94%, BCE-PR-S is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.41% 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 | 22.5% | ||
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-S remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-S has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
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 0.56. 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 (0.56) than 65.52% of its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-S (9.25) is better than 68.97% 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.
BCE-PR-S has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.80. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-S outperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC4.29%
2.3 Liquidity
BCE-PR-S has a Current Ratio of 0.61. 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's Current ratio of 0.61 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-S outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that BCE-PR-S may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.57, BCE-PR-S is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BCE-PR-S have decreased by -6.84% in the last year.
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 decreased by -0.66% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-S shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.51% on average per year.
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
BCE-PR-S is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.20% yearly.
BCE-PR-S is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.08% yearly.
EPS Next Y-10.34%
EPS Next 2Y-4.86%
EPS Next 3Y-3.11%
EPS Next 5Y1.2%
Revenue Next Year1.62%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.77%
Revenue Next 5Y2.08%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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 6.69 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-S.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-S indicates a rather cheap valuation: BCE-PR-S is cheaper than 82.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.27. BCE-PR-S is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.95, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-S.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-S indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BCE-PR-S is cheaper than 79.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.77. BCE-PR-S is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
75.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCE-PR-S, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
BCE-PR-S's Price/Free Cash Flow 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.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.2 |
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 -3.11% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.86%
EPS Next 3Y-3.11%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.46%, 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 7.00.
BCE-PR-S's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.46% |
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
739.72% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCE-PR-S. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
BCE-PR-S's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP739.72%
EPS Next 2Y-4.86%
EPS Next 3Y-3.11%
TSX:BCE-PR-S (9/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.12
-0.03 (-0.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.35%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap17.83B
Analysts55
Price Target20.47 (7.06%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.46% |
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)0.23%
PT rev (3m)10.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.87%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.95 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.38 | ||
| P/B | 0.99 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.2 |
EPS(TTM)2.86
EY14.96%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY14.39%
FCF(TTM)4.36
FCFY22.78%
OCF(TTM)8.03
OCFY41.97%
SpS26.17
BVpS19.37
TBVpS-9.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.14%
ROICexcg 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
WACC4.29%
ROIC/WACC1.18
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-10.34%
EPS Next 2Y-4.86%
EPS Next 3Y-3.11%
EPS Next 5Y1.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.33%
Revenue Next Year1.62%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.77%
Revenue Next 5Y2.08%
EBIT growth 1Y0.22%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year91.5%
EBIT Next 3Y25.46%
EBIT Next 5Y15.66%
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%