BCE INC (BCE.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:BCE • CA05534B7604

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35.43 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.

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1. BCE.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • BCE had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year BCE had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • 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.
BCE.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBCE.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

1.2 Ratios

  • BCE has a worse Return On Assets (7.87%) than 65.52% of its industry peers.
  • BCE has a Return On Equity of 27.39%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE underperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
  • BCE has a worse Return On Invested Capital (4.99%) than 79.31% 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 5.39%.
Industry RankSector 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%
BCE.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBCE.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 25.77%, BCE is doing worse than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BCE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • BCE has a Operating Margin of 22.15%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE underperforms 79.31% 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 (68.45%) is worse than 75.86% 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 RankSector 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%
BCE.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBCE.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. BCE.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BCE is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for BCE has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • BCE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for BCE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
BCE.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingBCE.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M
BCE.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBCE.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.73, we must say that BCE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • BCE's Altman-Z score of 0.73 is amongst the best of the industry. BCE outperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 12.50, BCE is not doing good in the industry: 79.31% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • BCE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.52. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • BCE has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.52) than 72.41% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.52
Debt/FCF 12.5
Altman-Z 0.73
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC5.06%
BCE.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBCE.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BCE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • BCE has a Current ratio of 0.58. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE underperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
  • 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 79.31% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.58
Quick Ratio 0.55
BCE.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBCE.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B

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3. BCE.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for BCE have decreased by -7.89% in the last year.
  • BCE shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -1.57% yearly.
  • BCE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.24%.
  • 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

  • BCE is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.39% yearly.
  • 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 Year2.27%
Revenue Next 2Y1.8%
Revenue Next 3Y1.53%
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
BCE.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBCE.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 10B 20B 30B
BCE.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBCE.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3

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4. BCE.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.65, which indicates a correct valuation of BCE.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 72.41% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.23. BCE is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.65, the valuation of BCE can be described as correct.
  • 72.41% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BCE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.42, BCE is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.65
Fwd PE 13.65
BCE.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBCE.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCE is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 72.41% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • 79.31% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BCE, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.06
EV/EBITDA 6.92
BCE.CA Per share dataBCE.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.8%
EPS Next 3Y0.01%

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5. BCE.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • BCE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.95%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.29, BCE pays a better dividend. On top of this BCE pays more dividend than 89.66% 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 RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.95%

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.
  • BCE has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.24%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years16
BCE.CA Yearly Dividends per shareBCE.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0 0 0 0

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 Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBCE.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B
BCE.CA Dividend Payout.BCE.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BCE.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BCE.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

BCE INC

TSX:BCE (3/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

35.43

+0.08 (+0.23%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners51.76%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap33.04B
Revenue(TTM)24.47B
Net Income(TTM)6.30B
Analysts67.62
Price Target37.12 (4.77%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.95%
Yearly Dividend2.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.24%
DP34.53%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years16
Ex-Date03-16
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)-0.16%
PT rev (3m)0.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.87%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.89%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.65
Fwd PE 13.65
P/S 1.35
P/FCF 10.06
P/OCF 4.73
P/B 1.44
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.92
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY7.9%
EPS(NY)2.6
Fwd EY7.33%
FCF(TTM)3.52
FCFY9.94%
OCF(TTM)7.49
OCFY21.15%
SpS26.24
BVpS24.69
TBVpS-7.98
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number39.44
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 0.73
F-Score7
WACC5.06%
ROIC/WACC0.99
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 Year2.27%
Revenue Next 2Y1.8%
Revenue Next 3Y1.53%
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.


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 -7.27% 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 34.53%.