BCE INC - BCECN 4.94 PERP (BCE-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-A - CA05534B7943
20.88 CAD
+0.1 (+0.48%)
BCE-PR-A gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. BCE-PR-A has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. BCE-PR-A is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally BCE-PR-A also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BCE-PR-A was profitable.
In the past year BCE-PR-A had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-A has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.85%, BCE-PR-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.28% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 27.48%, BCE-PR-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.38% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-A has a worse Return On Invested Capital (4.52%) than 68.97% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCE-PR-A is in line with the industry average of 5.01%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.85% | ||
| ROE | 27.48% | ||
| ROIC | 4.52% |
ROA(3y)2.34%
ROA(5y)3.04%
ROE(3y)7.82%
ROE(5y)9.47%
ROIC(3y)4.9%
ROIC(5y)4.97%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 25.21%, BCE-PR-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.28% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-A has declined.
BCE-PR-A has a Operating Margin of 22.38%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-A underperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCE-PR-A has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 67.92%, BCE-PR-A is doing worse than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BCE-PR-A has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BCE-PR-A is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-A has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-A has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-A has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.60, we must say that BCE-PR-A is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.60, BCE-PR-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-A has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.36. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-A would need 10.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BCE-PR-A's Debt to FCF ratio of 10.36 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-A is outperformed by 65.52% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.57, BCE-PR-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.6 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC4.28%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BCE-PR-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.58, BCE-PR-A is doing worse than 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-A has a Quick Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-A is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.55, BCE-PR-A is doing worse than 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BCE-PR-A 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.
BCE-PR-A shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.11%.
BCE-PR-A shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.51% yearly.
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-PR-A will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.21% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.13% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-8.69%
EPS Next 2Y-5.15%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
EPS Next 5Y1.21%
Revenue Next Year1.46%
Revenue Next 2Y2.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y2.13%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.20, the valuation of BCE-PR-A can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-A is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.49, BCE-PR-A is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.64, the valuation of BCE-PR-A can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-A is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-A to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.69), we can say BCE-PR-A is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BCE-PR-A.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BCE-PR-A is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.66 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE-PR-A'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-5.15%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BCE-PR-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.94%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.81, BCE-PR-A pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
BCE-PR-A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.94% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-A has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-A has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
BCE-PR-A 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 Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
BCE-PR-A 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-PR-A is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP43.52%
EPS Next 2Y-5.15%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
TSX:BCE-PR-A (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
20.88
+0.1 (+0.48%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.47B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts65.45
Price Target23.63 (13.17%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.94% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP43.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
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)5.8%
PT rev (3m)15.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.32%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.64 | ||
| P/S | 0.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.67 | ||
| P/B | 0.87 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.66 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY13.89%
EPS(NY)2.73
Fwd EY13.1%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY20.31%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY37.51%
SpS26.26
BVpS24.08
TBVpS-8.8
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number39.64
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.85% | ||
| ROE | 27.48% | ||
| ROCE | 8.25% | ||
| ROIC | 4.52% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.55% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.5% | ||
| 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)4.9%
ROIC(5y)4.97%
ROICexc(3y)5.01%
ROICexc(5y)5.05%
ROICexgc(3y)9.15%
ROICexgc(5y)9.15%
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 | 0.6 |
F-Score6
WACC4.28%
ROIC/WACC1.06
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-8.69%
EPS Next 2Y-5.15%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
EPS Next 5Y1.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.31%
Revenue Next Year1.46%
Revenue Next 2Y2.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y2.13%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year95.07%
EBIT Next 3Y26.66%
EBIT Next 5Y16.23%
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 - BCECN 4.94 PERP / BCE-PR-A.CA FAQ
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What are the PE and PB ratios of BCE INC - BCECN 4.94 PERP (BCE-PR-A.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BCE INC - BCECN 4.94 PERP (BCE-PR-A.CA) is 7.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.87.
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The financial health rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.94 PERP (BCE-PR-A.CA) is 1 / 10.