BCE INC - BCECN 4.7 PERP (BCE-PR-Y.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-Y - CA05534B8511
19.02 CAD
+0.02 (+0.11%)
BCE-PR-Y gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While BCE-PR-Y belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. BCE-PR-Y is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BCE-PR-Y was profitable.
BCE-PR-Y had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-Y has been profitable.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-Y always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 0.61%, BCE-PR-Y is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-Y has a Return On Equity of 2.40%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-Y outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-Y's Return On Invested Capital of 5.04% is amongst the best of the industry. BCE-PR-Y outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCE-PR-Y is in line with the industry average of 5.46%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.90%) for BCE-PR-Y 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-Y (1.77%) is better than 79.31% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-Y has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.50%, BCE-PR-Y is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-Y's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
BCE-PR-Y has a Gross Margin of 67.94%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCE-PR-Y outperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BCE-PR-Y 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-Y 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-Y remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
BCE-PR-Y has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BCE-PR-Y is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BCE-PR-Y has an Altman-Z score of 0.56. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-Y is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.56, BCE-PR-Y is not doing good in the industry: 82.76% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-Y is 9.25, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCE-PR-Y, 9.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 9.25, BCE-PR-Y belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.80 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-Y has dependencies on debt financing.
BCE-PR-Y has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.80. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCE-PR-Y outperforms 93.10% 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-Y has a Current Ratio of 0.61. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-Y is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 0.61, BCE-PR-Y is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-Y has a Quick Ratio of 0.61. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-Y is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-Y has a Quick ratio of 0.57. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-Y outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BCE-PR-Y shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -6.84%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.78% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, BCE-PR-Y shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.66% in the last 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
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-Y will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.52% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-Y 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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.65, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-Y.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-Y is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.19, BCE-PR-Y is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.93, the valuation of BCE-PR-Y can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-Y indicates a rather cheap valuation: BCE-PR-Y is cheaper than 93.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-Y to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.50), we can say BCE-PR-Y is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BCE-PR-Y's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-Y is cheaper than 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BCE-PR-Y is valued cheaper than 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE-PR-Y has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
BCE-PR-Y's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.44% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.95%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.84%, BCE-PR-Y is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.50, BCE-PR-Y is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, BCE-PR-Y pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.84% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-Y has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-Y 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-Y pays out 739.72% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
BCE-PR-Y'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-Y (10/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.02
+0.02 (+0.11%)
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 Cap17.74B
Revenue(TTM)24.41B
Net Income(TTM)433.00M
Analysts55
Price Target21.2 (11.46%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.84% |
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)3.63%
PT rev (3m)10.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
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 | 6.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.93 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.37 | ||
| P/B | 0.98 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.19 |
EPS(TTM)2.86
EY15.04%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY14.44%
FCF(TTM)4.36
FCFY22.9%
OCF(TTM)8.03
OCFY42.19%
SpS26.17
BVpS19.37
TBVpS-9.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number35.31
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%
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-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%
BCE INC - BCECN 4.7 PERP / BCE-PR-Y.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BCE-PR-Y stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BCE-PR-Y.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for BCE INC - BCECN 4.7 PERP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to BCE INC - BCECN 4.7 PERP (BCE-PR-Y.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of BCE-PR-Y stock?
BCE INC - BCECN 4.7 PERP (BCE-PR-Y.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of BCE INC - BCECN 4.7 PERP (BCE-PR-Y.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BCE INC - BCECN 4.7 PERP (BCE-PR-Y.CA) is 6.65 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.98.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for BCE-PR-Y stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BCE INC - BCECN 4.7 PERP (BCE-PR-Y.CA) is expected to decline by -10.6% in the next year.