BCE INC - BCECN 4.7 PERP (BCE-PR-S.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-S - CA05534B8693
19 CAD
-0.05 (-0.26%)
BCE-PR-S gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 31 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 is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
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 better Return On Assets (0.61%) than 67.74% 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 67.74% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.04%, BCE-PR-S is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCE-PR-S is in line with the industry average of 5.44%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.04%) for BCE-PR-S is above the 3 year average (4.90%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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 better Profit Margin (1.77%) than 67.74% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-S's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.50%, BCE-PR-S is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-S's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 67.94%, BCE-PR-S is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.97% 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
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.
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.
The debt/assets ratio for BCE-PR-S is higher compared to a year ago.
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.
The Altman-Z score of BCE-PR-S (0.56) is worse than 64.52% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-S has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.25. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-S would need 9.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-S (9.25) is better than 70.97% 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 better Debt to Equity ratio (1.80) than 80.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC4.2%
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 has a Current ratio of 0.61. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-S outperforms 67.74% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-S has a Quick 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 Quick ratio of 0.57 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-S outperforms 67.74% of its industry peers.
| 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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.51% on average over the past years.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-S will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.40% on average per year.
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
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.64, the valuation of BCE-PR-S can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-S is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.87% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BCE-PR-S's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.42.
BCE-PR-S is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.92.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-S indicates a rather cheap valuation: BCE-PR-S is cheaper than 80.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BCE-PR-S is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.94, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.92 |
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 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BCE-PR-S is valued a bit cheaper than 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.36 | ||
| 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
BCE-PR-S has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.26%, which is a nice return.
BCE-PR-S's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.26.
BCE-PR-S's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.26% |
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
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-4.95%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
TSX:BCE-PR-S (10/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19
-0.05 (-0.26%)
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 Cap17.72B
Analysts55
Price Target21.22 (11.68%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.26% |
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)3.69%
PT rev (3m)4.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.92 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.37 | ||
| P/B | 0.98 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.19 |
EPS(TTM)2.86
EY15.05%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY14.46%
FCF(TTM)4.36
FCFY22.93%
OCF(TTM)8.03
OCFY42.24%
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
WACC4.2%
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%