BCE INC (BCE.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:BCE • CA05534B7604
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33.17 CAD
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This BCE.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. BCE.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year BCE was profitable.
- BCE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years BCE has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years BCE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- BCE's Return On Assets of 7.87% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE is outperformed by 64.29% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of 27.39%, BCE is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- BCE has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.99%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE underperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCE is in line with the industry average of 5.40%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.87% | ||
| ROE | 27.39% | ||
| ROIC | 4.99% |
ROA(3y)3.66%
ROA(5y)3.79%
ROE(3y)12.87%
ROE(5y)12.56%
ROIC(3y)5.24%
ROIC(5y)5.38%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of BCE (25.77%) is worse than 64.29% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE has grown nicely.
- BCE has a Operating Margin of 22.15%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE underperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
- BCE's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- BCE has a worse Gross Margin (68.45%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
- BCE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.77% | ||
| GM | 68.45% |
OM growth 3Y-0.74%
OM growth 5Y-0.52%
PM growth 3Y31.88%
PM growth 5Y18.74%
GM growth 3Y0.03%
GM growth 5Y-0.32%
2. BCE.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BCE is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BCE has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, BCE has more shares outstanding
- BCE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- BCE has an Altman-Z score of 0.71. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 0.71, BCE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE is 12.50, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCE, 12.50 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- BCE has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (12.50) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
- BCE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.52. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.52, BCE is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.71 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC4.98%
2.3 Liquidity
- BCE has a Current Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.58, BCE is doing worse than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BCE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- BCE has a Quick ratio of 0.55. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE underperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. BCE.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for BCE have decreased by -7.89% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, BCE shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -1.57% on average per year.
- BCE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.24%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.35% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.89%
EPS 3Y-5.8%
EPS 5Y-1.57%
EPS Q2Q%-12.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.24%
Revenue growth 3Y0.4%
Revenue growth 5Y1.35%
Sales Q2Q%-0.28%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.39% on average over the next years.
- BCE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.68% yearly.
EPS Next Y-7.27%
EPS Next 2Y-1.8%
EPS Next 3Y0.01%
EPS Next 5Y5.39%
Revenue Next Year2.48%
Revenue Next 2Y1.89%
Revenue Next 3Y2.01%
Revenue Next 5Y1.68%
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. BCE.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- BCE is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.85.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- BCE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.78 indicates a correct valuation of BCE.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCE is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.10. BCE is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCE is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- BCE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BCE is more expensive than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.8%
EPS Next 3Y0.01%
5. BCE.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- BCE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.99%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.32, BCE pays a better dividend. On top of this BCE pays more dividend than 89.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- BCE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.99% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BCE decreases each year by -7.24%.
- BCE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.24%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 34.53% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCE. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP34.53%
EPS Next 2Y-1.8%
EPS Next 3Y0.01%
BCE.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:BCE (4/7/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
33.17
-0.6 (-1.78%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30
Inst Owners51.76%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap30.93B
Revenue(TTM)24.47B
Net Income(TTM)6.30B
Analysts67.62
Price Target37.52 (13.11%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.99% |
Yearly Dividend2.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.24%
DP34.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-16 2026-03-16 (0.4375)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.6%
Min EPS beat(2)7.87%
Max EPS beat(2)9.34%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.91%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(4)10.64%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.85%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)2.62%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.78%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.42%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.19%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.09%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.02%
PT rev (1m)1.08%
PT rev (3m)1.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.95%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.78 | ||
| P/S | 1.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.43 | ||
| P/B | 1.34 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.72 |
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY8.44%
EPS(NY)2.6
Fwd EY7.83%
FCF(TTM)3.52
FCFY10.62%
OCF(TTM)7.49
OCFY22.59%
SpS26.24
BVpS24.69
TBVpS-7.98
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number39.44
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.87% | ||
| ROE | 27.39% | ||
| ROCE | 8.05% | ||
| ROIC | 4.99% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.01% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.19% | ||
| OM | 22.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.77% | ||
| GM | 68.45% | ||
| FCFM | 13.42% |
ROA(3y)3.66%
ROA(5y)3.79%
ROE(3y)12.87%
ROE(5y)12.56%
ROIC(3y)5.24%
ROIC(5y)5.38%
ROICexc(3y)5.37%
ROICexc(5y)5.46%
ROICexgc(3y)9.69%
ROICexgc(5y)9.86%
ROCE(3y)8.9%
ROCE(5y)9.07%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.98%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.2%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.76%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.73%
OM growth 3Y-0.74%
OM growth 5Y-0.52%
PM growth 3Y31.88%
PM growth 5Y18.74%
GM growth 3Y0.03%
GM growth 5Y-0.32%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.5 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.27 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 70.69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 15.13% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 65.56% | ||
| Profit Quality | 52.09% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.71 |
F-Score7
WACC4.98%
ROIC/WACC1
Cap/Depr(3y)85.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)93.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)17.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)18.89%
Profit Quality(3y)635.17%
Profit Quality(5y)427.95%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.89%
EPS 3Y-5.8%
EPS 5Y-1.57%
EPS Q2Q%-12.66%
EPS Next Y-7.27%
EPS Next 2Y-1.8%
EPS Next 3Y0.01%
EPS Next 5Y5.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.24%
Revenue growth 3Y0.4%
Revenue growth 5Y1.35%
Sales Q2Q%-0.28%
Revenue Next Year2.48%
Revenue Next 2Y1.89%
Revenue Next 3Y2.01%
Revenue Next 5Y1.68%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.31%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.34%
EBIT growth 5Y0.82%
EBIT Next Year104.35%
EBIT Next 3Y28.13%
EBIT Next 5Y17.16%
FCF growth 1Y17.92%
FCF growth 3Y1.06%
FCF growth 5Y-1.58%
OCF growth 1Y-3.13%
OCF growth 3Y-5.64%
OCF growth 5Y-2.07%
BCE INC / BCE.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BCE INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to BCE.CA.
What is the valuation status for BCE stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to BCE INC (BCE.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for BCE INC?
BCE INC (BCE.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of BCE INC (BCE.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BCE INC (BCE.CA) is 11.85 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.34.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for BCE stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BCE INC (BCE.CA) is expected to decline by -7.27% in the next year.