BCE INC (BCE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:BCE • CA05534B7604

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This BCE 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 Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year BCE was profitable.
  • In the past year BCE had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years BCE has been profitable.
  • BCE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
BCE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBCE 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

  • The Return On Assets of BCE (7.87%) is better than 91.89% of its industry peers.
  • BCE's Return On Equity of 27.39% is amongst the best of the industry. BCE outperforms 94.59% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of BCE (4.99%) is better than 64.86% 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 5.92%.
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 Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBCE 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

  • BCE's Profit Margin of 25.77% is amongst the best of the industry. BCE outperforms 94.59% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE has grown nicely.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 22.15%, BCE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.19% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCE has remained more or less at the same level.
  • With an excellent Gross Margin value of 68.45%, BCE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BCE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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 Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBCE 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 Health Analysis

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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, BCE has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, BCE has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for BCE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
BCE Yearly Shares OutstandingBCE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M
BCE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBCE 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 0.70, we must say that BCE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of BCE (0.70) is worse than 70.27% 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 12.50, BCE is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.76% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BCE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.52. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of BCE (1.52) is worse than 67.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.52
Debt/FCF 12.5
Altman-Z 0.7
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC4.55%
BCE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBCE 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

  • 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 91.89% 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.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.55, BCE is doing worse than 89.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.58
Quick Ratio 0.55
BCE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBCE 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 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.
  • 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

  • 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.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, BCE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.68% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-7.42%
EPS Next 2Y-1.36%
EPS Next 3Y1.55%
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.
  • 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.
BCE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBCE 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 Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBCE 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 Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • BCE is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.50.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.78. BCE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.45, the valuation of BCE can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.54), we can say BCE is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.5
Fwd PE 12.45
BCE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBCE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 64.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BCE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BCE is cheaper than 78.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.16
EV/EBITDA 6.65
BCE Per share dataBCE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • BCE has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.36%
EPS Next 3Y1.55%

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5. BCE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.30%, BCE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • BCE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.20. BCE pays more dividend than 86.49% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, BCE pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.3%

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
BCE Yearly Dividends per shareBCE 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-1.36%
EPS Next 3Y1.55%
BCE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBCE 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 Dividend Payout.BCE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BCE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BCE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

BCE INC

NYSE:BCE (4/10/2026, 8:07:26 PM)

After market: 23.46 +0.11 (+0.47%)

23.35

-0.54 (-2.26%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)05-07
Inst Owners51.67%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap21.77B
Revenue(TTM)24.47B
Net Income(TTM)6.30B
Analysts67.62
Price Target26.88 (15.12%)
Short Float %2.04%
Short Ratio5.25
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.3%
Yearly Dividend1.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.24%
DP34.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)-0.8%
PT rev (3m)0.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.69%
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 RankSector Rank
PE 11.5
Fwd PE 12.45
P/S 1.23
P/FCF 9.16
P/OCF 4.31
P/B 1.31
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.65
EPS(TTM)2.03
EY8.69%
EPS(NY)1.88
Fwd EY8.03%
FCF(TTM)2.55
FCFY10.91%
OCF(TTM)5.42
OCFY23.21%
SpS18.98
BVpS17.86
TBVpS-5.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number28.56
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 0.7
F-Score7
WACC4.55%
ROIC/WACC1.1
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 Year2.48%
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 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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BCE INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BCE.


What is the valuation status for BCE stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to BCE INC (BCE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for BCE INC?

BCE INC (BCE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of BCE INC (BCE) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BCE INC (BCE) is 11.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.31.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for BCE stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BCE INC (BCE) is expected to decline by -7.42% in the next year.