BCE INC (BCE.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:BCE • CA05534B7604
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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
- BCE had positive earnings in the past year.
- BCE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years BCE has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years BCE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of BCE (7.87%) is worse than 65.52% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of 27.39%, BCE is not doing good in the industry: 72.41% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- The Return On Invested Capital of BCE (4.99%) is worse than 79.31% of its industry peers.
- BCE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.24%. This is in line with the industry average of 5.39%.
| 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
- With a Profit Margin value of 25.77%, BCE is not doing good in the industry: 65.52% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.15%, BCE is doing worse than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- BCE's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 68.45%, BCE is not doing good in the industry: 75.86% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- 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 | 22.15% | ||
| 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
- The number of shares outstanding for BCE has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for BCE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.71, we must say that BCE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of BCE (0.71) is better than 86.21% of its industry peers.
- BCE has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.50. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE would need 12.50 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- BCE has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (12.50) than 79.31% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.52 is on the high side and indicates that BCE has dependencies on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.52, BCE is doing worse than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.71 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC4.97%
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 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- BCE has a Quick 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.
- The Quick ratio of BCE (0.55) is worse than 79.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. BCE.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- BCE shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -7.89%.
- 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.
- Looking at the last year, BCE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.24% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, BCE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.35% on average per year.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, BCE will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.39% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.68% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-7.42%
EPS Next 2Y-1.36%
EPS Next 3Y1.55%
EPS Next 5Y5.39%
Revenue Next Year2.04%
Revenue Next 2Y1.87%
Revenue Next 3Y2.05%
Revenue Next 5Y1.68%
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. BCE.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.79 indicates a reasonable valuation of BCE.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE is valued a bit more expensive than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.89), we can say BCE is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.73, BCE is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCE is valued a bit more expensive than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- BCE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 38.50, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- BCE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BCE is more expensive than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- 79.31% 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 | 9.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.71 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.36%
EPS Next 3Y1.55%
5. BCE.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- BCE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.28%, which is a nice return.
- BCE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.77. BCE pays more dividend than 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
- BCE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.28% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BCE decreases each year by -7.24%.
- BCE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.24%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- BCE pays out 34.53% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP34.53%
EPS Next 2Y-1.36%
EPS Next 3Y1.55%
BCE.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:BCE (4/17/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
33.01
-0.13 (-0.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07
Inst Owners51.67%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap30.78B
Revenue(TTM)24.47B
Net Income(TTM)6.30B
Analysts67.62
Price Target37.71 (14.24%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.28% |
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)1.58%
PT rev (3m)2.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.61%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1177.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.73 | ||
| P/S | 1.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.41 | ||
| P/B | 1.34 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.71 |
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY8.48%
EPS(NY)2.59
Fwd EY7.85%
FCF(TTM)3.52
FCFY10.67%
OCF(TTM)7.49
OCFY22.7%
SpS26.24
BVpS24.69
TBVpS-7.98
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number39.4359 (19.47%)
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
WACC4.97%
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-7.42%
EPS Next 2Y-1.36%
EPS Next 3Y1.55%
EPS Next 5Y5.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.24%
Revenue growth 3Y0.4%
Revenue growth 5Y1.35%
Sales Q2Q%-0.28%
Revenue Next Year2.04%
Revenue Next 2Y1.87%
Revenue Next 3Y2.05%
Revenue Next 5Y1.68%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.31%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.34%
EBIT growth 5Y0.82%
EBIT Next Year103.95%
EBIT Next 3Y29.05%
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 11.79 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 -7.42% in the next year.