BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-B.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-B - CA05534B6952
19.22 CAD
-0.03 (-0.16%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to BCE-PR-B. BCE-PR-B was compared to 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While BCE-PR-B has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. BCE-PR-B may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BCE-PR-B was profitable.
BCE-PR-B had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-B has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-B had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-B has a better Return On Assets (7.85%) than 89.66% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 27.48%, BCE-PR-B belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of BCE-PR-B (4.52%) is better than 72.41% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCE-PR-B 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-B belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-B has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 22.38%, BCE-PR-B is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCE-PR-B has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of BCE-PR-B (67.92%) is better than 79.31% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-B'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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BCE-PR-B is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-B remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BCE-PR-B has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-B has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BCE-PR-B has an Altman-Z score of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-B is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.58, BCE-PR-B is not doing good in the industry: 75.86% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
BCE-PR-B has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.36. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-B would need 10.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-B (10.36) is better than 75.86% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-B has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
BCE-PR-B has a better Debt to Equity ratio (1.57) than 82.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.58 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC4.19%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BCE-PR-B may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.58, BCE-PR-B is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BCE-PR-B may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.55, BCE-PR-B is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BCE-PR-B have decreased by -3.65% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.78% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.11% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-B shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.51% on average per year.
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-B 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-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
EPS Next 5Y1.21%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.92%
Revenue Next 5Y2.13%
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 6.63, the valuation of BCE-PR-B can be described as very cheap.
BCE-PR-B's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-B is cheaper than 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.31, BCE-PR-B is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.07, the valuation of BCE-PR-B can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-B indicates a rather cheap valuation: BCE-PR-B is cheaper than 86.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.59, BCE-PR-B is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.07 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCE-PR-B is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.76% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BCE-PR-B is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.21% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE-PR-B has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-B's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.28% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BCE-PR-B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.41%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.39, BCE-PR-B is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, BCE-PR-B pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.41% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-B has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-B has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
BCE-PR-B 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-B 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-3.28%
TSX:BCE-PR-B (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.22
-0.03 (-0.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.57%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap17.92B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts64.55
Price Target21.99 (14.41%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.41% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP43.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)2.75%
PT rev (3m)16.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.07 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.45 | ||
| P/B | 0.8 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.52 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY15.09%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY14.15%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY22.07%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY40.75%
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 | 0.58 |
F-Score6
WACC4.19%
ROIC/WACC1.08
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-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
EPS Next 5Y1.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.31%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.92%
Revenue Next 5Y2.13%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.58%
EBIT Next 3Y26.41%
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 4.45 PERP / BCE-PR-B.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BCE-PR-B stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BCE-PR-B.CA.
What is the valuation status of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-B.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-B.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of BCE-PR-B stock?
BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-B.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-B.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-B.CA) is 3 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-B.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-B.CA) is expected to decline by -10.6% in the next year.