BCE INC - BCECN 4.95 PERP (BCE-PR-B.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:BCE-PR-B - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA05534B6952 - Currency: CAD
Overall BCE-PR-B gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated BCE-PR-B against 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. There are concerns on the financial health of BCE-PR-B while its profitability can be described as average. BCE-PR-B has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BCE-PR-B had positive earnings in the past year.
BCE-PR-B had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-B has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-B always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-B has a Return On Assets of 0.54%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-B outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 2.26%, BCE-PR-B perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.04%, BCE-PR-B is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BCE-PR-B is in line with the industry average of 5.41%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.04%) for BCE-PR-B is above the 3 year average (4.90%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.54% | ||
| ROE | 2.26% | ||
| ROIC | 5.04% |
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 1.61%, BCE-PR-B is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-B's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of BCE-PR-B (22.74%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCE-PR-B has remained more or less at the same level.
BCE-PR-B has a Gross Margin (68.27%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BCE-PR-B has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.61% | ||
| GM | 68.27% |
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-B is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-B remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-B has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BCE-PR-B is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BCE-PR-B has an Altman-Z score of 0.54. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-B is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.54, BCE-PR-B is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.33% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-B has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.06. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-B would need 11.06 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 11.06, BCE-PR-B perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.95 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-B has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BCE-PR-B (1.95) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.95 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.54 |
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC4.23%
2.3 Liquidity
BCE-PR-B has a Current Ratio of 0.64. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-B is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.64, BCE-PR-B perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.61 indicates that BCE-PR-B may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-B has a Quick ratio of 0.61. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-B outperforms 56.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BCE-PR-B have decreased by -2.27% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.78% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.23% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.51% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.27%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%-4.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.23%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%-1.35%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.91% on average over the next years.
BCE-PR-B is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.89% yearly.
EPS Next Y-8.98%
EPS Next 2Y-5.7%
EPS Next 3Y-2.78%
EPS Next 5Y7.91%
Revenue Next Year-0.1%
Revenue Next 2Y1.06%
Revenue Next 3Y0.85%
Revenue Next 5Y1.89%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.37, the valuation of BCE-PR-B can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-B indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BCE-PR-B is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BCE-PR-B is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
BCE-PR-B is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.09.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-B is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.80, BCE-PR-B is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BCE-PR-B's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-B is cheaper than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-B's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-B is cheaper than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.28 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE-PR-B's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.78% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.7%
EPS Next 3Y-2.78%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BCE-PR-B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.35%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.12, BCE-PR-B has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
BCE-PR-B's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.35% |
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 898.21% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
BCE-PR-B's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP898.21%
EPS Next 2Y-5.7%
EPS Next 3Y-2.78%
TSX:BCE-PR-B (7/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.18
+0.19 (+1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.35%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap17.68B
Analysts53.64
Price Target19.19 (0.05%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.35% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP898.21%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)9.87%
Min EPS beat(2)9.09%
Max EPS beat(2)10.64%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)3.75%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.58%
Max EPS beat(4)10.64%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.18%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)2.52%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.92%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.35%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.17%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.15%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.17%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.24%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.16%
PT rev (1m)-6.85%
PT rev (3m)3.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.93%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.54%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.09 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.99 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.33 | ||
| P/B | 1.02 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.28 |
EPS(TTM)3.01
EY15.69%
EPS(NY)2.7
Fwd EY14.09%
FCF(TTM)3.84
FCFY20.04%
OCF(TTM)8.24
OCFY42.96%
SpS26.39
BVpS18.8
TBVpS-10.47
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.54% | ||
| ROE | 2.26% | ||
| ROCE | 9.21% | ||
| ROIC | 5.04% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.13% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.46% | ||
| OM | 22.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.61% | ||
| GM | 68.27% | ||
| FCFM | 14.57% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.14%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.95 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.06 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.2 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 80.2% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 16.65% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.95 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.77% | ||
| Profit Quality | 906.39% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.54 |
F-Score6
WACC4.23%
ROIC/WACC1.19
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)-2.27%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%-4.17%
EPS Next Y-8.98%
EPS Next 2Y-5.7%
EPS Next 3Y-2.78%
EPS Next 5Y7.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.23%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%-1.35%
Revenue Next Year-0.1%
Revenue Next 2Y1.06%
Revenue Next 3Y0.85%
Revenue Next 5Y1.89%
EBIT growth 1Y1.21%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year91.5%
EBIT Next 3Y25.46%
EBIT Next 5Y15.47%
FCF growth 1Y39.2%
FCF growth 3Y-4.23%
FCF growth 5Y-6.84%
OCF growth 1Y-2.7%
OCF growth 3Y-3.43%
OCF growth 5Y-1.95%