BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-S.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-S - CA05534B8693
20 CAD
+0.2 (+1.01%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BCE-PR-S. BCE-PR-S was compared to 30 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
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.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-S had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 7.85%, BCE-PR-S is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 27.48%, BCE-PR-S is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.52%, BCE-PR-S perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.33% 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 5.01%.
| 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 has a Profit Margin of 25.21%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-S outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-S's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BCE-PR-S has a Operating Margin of 22.38%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-S outperforms 56.67% 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 Gross Margin (67.92%) which is in line with 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
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.
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.
The debt/assets ratio for BCE-PR-S is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.59, we must say that BCE-PR-S is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.59, BCE-PR-S perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
BCE-PR-S's Debt to FCF ratio of 10.36 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-S outperforms 56.67% 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 63.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.59 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC4.23%
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.
The Current ratio of BCE-PR-S (0.58) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BCE-PR-S may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BCE-PR-S (0.55) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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.
BCE-PR-S shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% yearly.
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)-3.65%
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-8.69%
EPS Next 2Y-5.15%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
EPS Next 5Y1.21%
Revenue Next Year1.46%
Revenue Next 2Y2.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y2.13%
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.
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
BCE-PR-S is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.90.
BCE-PR-S's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-S is cheaper than 70.00% 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 26.39.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.31 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-S.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-S is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.84. BCE-PR-S is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.31 |
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 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-S's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-S is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-S's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.30% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.15%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BCE-PR-S has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.56%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.80, 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 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.56% |
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.
BCE-PR-S's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP43.52%
EPS Next 2Y-5.15%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
TSX:BCE-PR-S (12/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
20
+0.2 (+1.01%)
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 Cap18.65B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts65.45
Price Target21.01 (5.05%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.56% |
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%
PT rev (3m)2.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.31 | ||
| P/S | 0.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.55 | ||
| P/B | 0.83 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.58 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY14.5%
EPS(NY)2.73
Fwd EY13.67%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY21.21%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY39.16%
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
WACC4.23%
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)-3.65%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%5.33%
EPS Next Y-8.69%
EPS Next 2Y-5.15%
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 Year1.46%
Revenue Next 2Y2.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y2.13%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year95.07%
EBIT Next 3Y26.66%
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 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 5 / 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 6.9 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.83.
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 -8.69% in the next year.