BCE INC - BCECN 4.94 PERP (BCE-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-A - CA05534B7943
20.9 CAD
+0.01 (+0.05%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BCE-PR-A. BCE-PR-A was compared to 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While BCE-PR-A is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. BCE-PR-A is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. BCE-PR-A also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BCE-PR-A was profitable.
BCE-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
BCE-PR-A had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-A has a Return On Assets (7.85%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BCE-PR-A's Return On Equity of 27.48% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-A outperforms 46.67% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.52%, BCE-PR-A is not doing good in the industry: 63.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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
BCE-PR-A's Profit Margin of 25.21% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-A outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-A has declined.
BCE-PR-A has a worse Operating Margin (22.38%) than 60.00% 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.
The Gross Margin of BCE-PR-A (67.92%) is comparable to the rest of the 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BCE-PR-A is creating some value.
BCE-PR-A has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-A is 10.36, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCE-PR-A, 10.36 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-A (10.36) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-A has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.57, BCE-PR-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.6 |
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC4.3%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BCE-PR-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-A has a worse Current ratio (0.58) than 63.33% of its industry peers.
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.
BCE-PR-A has a worse Quick ratio (0.55) than 63.33% of its industry peers.
| 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%.
BCE-PR-A shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% yearly.
Looking at the last year, BCE-PR-A 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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.21% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-A will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.13% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-9.15%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
EPS Next 5Y1.21%
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
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.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.21, the valuation of BCE-PR-A can be described as very cheap.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as BCE-PR-A.
BCE-PR-A's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.60.
BCE-PR-A is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.68.
BCE-PR-A's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.23. BCE-PR-A is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.68 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BCE-PR-A is on the same level as its industry peers.
BCE-PR-A's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.66 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-A's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.30% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BCE-PR-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.35%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.69, 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 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.35% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-A has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-A has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
43.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCE-PR-A. 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-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
TSX:BCE-PR-A (1/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
20.9
+0.01 (+0.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.26%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.49B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts65.45
Price Target24.17 (15.65%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.35% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP43.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
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)3.27%
PT rev (3m)8.38%
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 | 7.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.68 | ||
| P/S | 0.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.93 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.67 | ||
| P/B | 0.87 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.66 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY13.88%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY13.01%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY20.29%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY37.48%
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
WACC4.3%
ROIC/WACC1.05
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 5Y1.21%
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 5Y2.13%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.99%
EBIT Next 3Y26.65%
EBIT Next 5Y16.23%
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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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BCE-PR-A.CA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BCE INC - BCECN 4.94 PERP (BCE-PR-A.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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BCE INC - BCECN 4.94 PERP (BCE-PR-A.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
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 7.21 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.87.
What is the earnings growth outlook for BCE INC - BCECN 4.94 PERP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BCE INC - BCECN 4.94 PERP (BCE-PR-A.CA) is expected to decline by -9.15% in the next year.