BCE INC - BCECN 5.08 PERP (BCE-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-C - CA05534B7869
19.86 CAD
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BCE-PR-C. BCE-PR-C was compared to 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. BCE-PR-C has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. BCE-PR-C is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. BCE-PR-C also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BCE-PR-C was profitable.
BCE-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-C has always been profitable.
BCE-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 7.85%, BCE-PR-C perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-C's Return On Equity of 27.48% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-C outperforms 51.72% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-C has a Return On Invested Capital (4.52%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BCE-PR-C is in line with the industry average of 5.06%.
| 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-C has a Profit Margin of 25.21%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-C outperforms 58.62% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-C has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.38%, BCE-PR-C is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.38% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCE-PR-C has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of BCE-PR-C (67.92%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BCE-PR-C 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
BCE-PR-C has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-C has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, BCE-PR-C has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-C has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BCE-PR-C has an Altman-Z score of 0.59. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-C is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.59, BCE-PR-C perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-C has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.36. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-C would need 10.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BCE-PR-C has a Debt to FCF ratio (10.36) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-C has dependencies on debt financing.
BCE-PR-C has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.57) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.59 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC4.25%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BCE-PR-C may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-C has a Current ratio of 0.58. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-C underperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-C has a Quick Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-C is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-C's Quick ratio of 0.55 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-C is outperformed by 62.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BCE-PR-C have decreased by -3.20% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-C shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% on average per year.
BCE-PR-C shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.11%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.51% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.2%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%7.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%3.72%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.66% on average over the next years.
BCE-PR-C is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.83% yearly.
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
EPS Next 5Y1.66%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.92%
Revenue Next 5Y1.83%
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 6.82, the valuation of BCE-PR-C can be described as very cheap.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as BCE-PR-C.
BCE-PR-C's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.89.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.30 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-C.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-C is on the same level as its industry peers.
BCE-PR-C is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BCE-PR-C's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
BCE-PR-C's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE-PR-C's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.28% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.40%, BCE-PR-C is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.35, BCE-PR-C pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
BCE-PR-C's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.4% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-C has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-C has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
BCE-PR-C 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 Years2
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
43.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCE-PR-C. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
BCE-PR-C's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP43.52%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
TSX:BCE-PR-C (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.86
0 (0%)
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 Cap18.52B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts64.55
Price Target21.93 (10.42%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.4% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP43.52%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.5%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(2)11.22%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(4)11.22%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.42%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.92%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.6%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.62%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.65%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.75%
PT rev (1m)-0.73%
PT rev (3m)5.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.3 | ||
| P/S | 0.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.54 | ||
| P/B | 0.82 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.57 |
EPS(TTM)2.91
EY14.65%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY13.69%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY21.36%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY39.44%
SpS26.26
BVpS24.08
TBVpS-8.8
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number39.71
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 | 0.59 |
F-Score6
WACC4.25%
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)-3.2%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%7.15%
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
EPS Next 5Y1.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%3.72%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.92%
Revenue Next 5Y1.83%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.58%
EBIT Next 3Y26.41%
EBIT Next 5Y16.08%
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 5.08 PERP / BCE-PR-C.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BCE INC - BCECN 5.08 PERP (BCE-PR-C.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BCE-PR-C.CA.
What is the valuation status for BCE-PR-C stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BCE INC - BCECN 5.08 PERP (BCE-PR-C.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is BCE INC - BCECN 5.08 PERP (BCE-PR-C.CA) stock?
BCE INC - BCECN 5.08 PERP (BCE-PR-C.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
How financially healthy is BCE INC - BCECN 5.08 PERP?
The financial health rating of BCE INC - BCECN 5.08 PERP (BCE-PR-C.CA) is 1 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for BCE INC - BCECN 5.08 PERP (BCE-PR-C.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BCE INC - BCECN 5.08 PERP (BCE-PR-C.CA) is expected to decline by -10.6% in the next year.