BCE INC (BCE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:BCE • CA05534B7604

25.68 USD
-0.21 (-0.81%)
At close: Mar 12, 2026
25.69 USD
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After Hours: 3/12/2026, 8:24:30 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BCE. BCE was compared to 37 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While BCE belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. BCE is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally BCE also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. BCE 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.
  • BCE had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • Of the past 5 years BCE 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2B 4B 6B 8B

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.85%, BCE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.19% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 27.48%, BCE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.59% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.52%, BCE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.38% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BCE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.08%. This is in line with the industry average of 5.74%.
Industry RankSector 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%
BCE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBCE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • BCE's Profit Margin of 25.21% is amongst the best of the industry. BCE outperforms 91.89% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE has declined.
  • BCE has a Operating Margin of 22.38%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCE outperforms 89.19% of its industry peers.
  • BCE's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 67.92%, BCE belongs to the top 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 22.38%
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%
BCE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBCE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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.
  • There is no outstanding debt for BCE. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
BCE Yearly Shares OutstandingBCE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.74, we must say that BCE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • BCE has a Altman-Z score of 0.74. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE underperforms 70.27% 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio (10.36) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57 is on the high side and indicates that BCE has dependencies on debt 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 70.27% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.57
Debt/FCF 10.36
Altman-Z 0.74
ROIC/WACC1.23
WACC5.32%
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 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 amonst the worse of the industry: BCE underperforms 91.89% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BCE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of BCE (0.55) is worse than 89.19% of its industry peers.
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 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%.
  • BCE shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -1.57% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.89%
EPS 3Y-5.8%
EPS 5Y-1.57%
EPS Q2Q%-12.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-0.28%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.39% on average over the next years.
  • 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.
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 correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.47.
  • BCE's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BCE is cheaper than 83.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.71), we can say BCE is valued rather cheaply.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.45, BCE is valued correctly.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.27% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.82), we can say BCE is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.47
Fwd PE 13.45
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BCE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BCE is cheaper than 67.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BCE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.24
EV/EBITDA 6.9
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

  • The decent profitability rating of BCE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.8%
EPS Next 3Y0.01%

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5. BCE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.92%, BCE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • BCE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.13. BCE pays more dividend than 86.49% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, BCE pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.92%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of BCE has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
  • BCE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
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

  • 43.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCE. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • BCE's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP43.52%
EPS Next 2Y-1.8%
EPS Next 3Y0.01%
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 1B 2B 3B
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 (3/12/2026, 8:24:30 PM)

After market: 25.69 +0.01 (+0.04%)

25.68

-0.21 (-0.81%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners51.76%
Inst Owner Change4.7%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap23.95B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts67.62
Price Target27.09 (5.49%)
Short Float %1.8%
Short Ratio5.11
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.92%
Yearly Dividend3.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP43.52%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years16
Ex-Date03-16
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)-0.41%
PT rev (3m)2.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.15%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.47
Fwd PE 13.45
P/S 1.33
P/FCF 8.24
P/OCF 4.46
P/B 1.45
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.9
EPS(TTM)2.06
EY8.02%
EPS(NY)1.91
Fwd EY7.43%
FCF(TTM)3.12
FCFY12.14%
OCF(TTM)5.76
OCFY22.42%
SpS19.3
BVpS17.71
TBVpS-6.47
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number28.65
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 0.74
F-Score6
WACC5.32%
ROIC/WACC1.23
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)-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)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-0.28%
Revenue Next Year2.27%
Revenue Next 2Y1.8%
Revenue Next 3Y1.53%
Revenue Next 5Y1.68%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.65%
EBIT Next 3Y26.26%
EBIT Next 5Y16.03%
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 4 / 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 -7.27% 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%.