BCE INC (BCE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BCE - CA05534B7604 - Common Stock
24.22 USD
+0.5 (+2.11%)
24.3767 USD
+0.16 (+0.65%)
Taking everything into account, BCE scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BCE was compared to 37 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. BCE has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. BCE is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally BCE also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year BCE was profitable.
- In the past year BCE had a positive cash flow from operations.
- BCE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- BCE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.85%, BCE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- BCE's Return On Equity of 27.48% is amongst the best of the industry. BCE outperforms 91.89% of its industry peers.
- BCE's Return On Invested Capital of 6.52% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE outperforms 72.97% 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 6.52%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.85% | ||
| ROE | 27.48% | ||
| ROIC | 6.52% |
ROA(3y)2.34%
ROA(5y)3.04%
ROE(3y)7.82%
ROE(5y)9.47%
ROIC(3y)7.08%
ROIC(5y)7.18%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 25.21%, BCE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- BCE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 22.38%, BCE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.49% of the companies in the same industry.
- BCE's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- BCE has a better Gross Margin (67.92%) than 86.49% of its industry peers.
- BCE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BCE is creating some value.
- BCE has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 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.
- BCE's Altman-Z score of 0.72 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE is outperformed by 62.16% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE is 10.36, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCE, 10.36 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- BCE has a better Debt to FCF ratio (10.36) than 64.86% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57 is on the high side and indicates that BCE has dependencies on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of BCE (1.57) is worse than 62.16% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.72 |
ROIC/WACC1.26
WACC5.18%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BCE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.58, BCE is not doing good in the industry: 89.19% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BCE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- BCE's Quick ratio of 0.55 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE is outperformed by 86.49% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- Looking at the last year, BCE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.11% in the last 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, BCE will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.73% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.65% on average over the next years.
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
- 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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.59, the valuation of BCE can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.33, BCE is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.36 indicates a correct valuation of BCE.
- 83.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- BCE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.12.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 70.27% 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 70.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of BCE may justify a higher PE ratio.
- 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 2.37, BCE pays a better dividend. On top of this BCE pays more dividend than 83.78% 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 1.91.
| 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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years16
5.3 Sustainability
- BCE pays out 43.52% of its income as dividend. 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%
24.22
+0.5 (+2.11%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-05 2026-02-05/amc
Inst Owners47.26%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap22.59B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts67.27
Price Target26.7 (10.24%)
Short Float %2.65%
Short Ratio8.25
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.32% |
Yearly Dividend3
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)1.11%
PT rev (3m)3.69%
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 | 11.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.36 | ||
| P/S | 1.28 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.29 | ||
| P/B | 1.4 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.72 |
EPS(TTM)2.09
EY8.63%
EPS(NY)1.96
Fwd EY8.09%
FCF(TTM)3.06
FCFY12.62%
OCF(TTM)5.64
OCFY23.3%
SpS18.92
BVpS17.35
TBVpS-6.34
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number28.57
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.85% | ||
| ROE | 27.48% | ||
| ROCE | 8.25% | ||
| ROIC | 6.52% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.57% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.28% | ||
| 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)7.08%
ROIC(5y)7.18%
ROICexc(3y)7.23%
ROICexc(5y)7.29%
ROICexgc(3y)13.21%
ROICexgc(5y)13.21%
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
WACC5.18%
ROIC/WACC1.26
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 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.
How profitable is BCE INC (BCE) stock?
BCE INC (BCE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for BCE stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BCE INC (BCE) 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) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 43.52%.