BCE INC (BCE.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE - CA05534B7604 - Common Stock
33.02 CAD
+0.11 (+0.33%)
BCE gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. BCE may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. While showing a medium growth rate, BCE is valued expensive at the moment. Finally BCE also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
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.
In the past 5 years BCE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.85%, BCE is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of BCE (27.48%) is worse than 73.33% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.52%, BCE is not doing good in the industry: 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCE 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's Profit Margin of 25.21% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
BCE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BCE has a Operating Margin of 22.38%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: BCE underperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCE has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of BCE (67.92%) is worse than 76.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BCE 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 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 remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BCE has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for BCE is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BCE has an Altman-Z score of 0.72. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of BCE (0.72) is better than 86.67% of its industry peers.
BCE has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.36. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE would need 10.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BCE's Debt to FCF ratio of 10.36 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE is outperformed by 80.00% of its industry peers.
BCE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
BCE's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.57 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE is outperformed by 73.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.72 |
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC4.87%
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 83.33% 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.55, BCE is not doing good in the industry: 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BCE shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.65%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.78% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.11% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.51% on average over the past years.
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 is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 0.73% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.65% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-9.15%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
EPS Next 5Y0.73%
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y1.65%
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
BCE is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.39.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE is valued a bit more expensive than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.25.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.14, BCE is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCE is valued a bit more expensive than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.98.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BCE indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: BCE is more expensive than 73.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
73.33% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BCE, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.73 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.30% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BCE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.32%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.60, BCE pays a better dividend. On top of this BCE pays more dividend than 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, BCE pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.32% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
BCE has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years16
5.3 Sustainability
43.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCE. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of BCE is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP43.52%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
TSX:BCE (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
33.02
+0.11 (+0.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.26%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap30.79B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts67.27
Price Target36.86 (11.63%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.32% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP43.52%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years16
Ex-DateN/A
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)0.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.14 | ||
| P/S | 1.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.79 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.22 | ||
| P/B | 1.37 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.73 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY8.78%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY8.24%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY12.84%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY23.72%
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 | 0.72 |
F-Score6
WACC4.87%
ROIC/WACC0.93
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-9.15%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
EPS Next 5Y0.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.31%
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y1.65%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.99%
EBIT Next 3Y26.65%
EBIT Next 5Y16.09%
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 / BCE.CA 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.
How profitable is BCE INC (BCE.CA) stock?
BCE INC (BCE.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
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 -9.15% in the next year.
Is the dividend of BCE INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of BCE INC (BCE.CA) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 43.52%.