BCE INC - BCECN 5.08 PERP (BCE-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:BCE-PR-C - CA05534B7869
19.66 CAD
+0.05 (+0.25%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to BCE-PR-C. BCE-PR-C was compared to 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While BCE-PR-C is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. BCE-PR-C is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BCE-PR-C had positive earnings in the past year.
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.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-C always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-C has a worse Return On Assets (0.61%) than 63.33% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BCE-PR-C (2.40%) is worse than 63.33% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of BCE-PR-C (5.04%) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCE-PR-C is in line with the industry average of 5.44%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.04%) for BCE-PR-C is above the 3 year average (4.90%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.61% | ||
| ROE | 2.4% | ||
| 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
The Profit Margin of BCE-PR-C (1.77%) is worse than 63.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-C has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 22.50%, BCE-PR-C is not doing good in the industry: 63.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
BCE-PR-C's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
BCE-PR-C has a Gross Margin (67.94%) which is in line with its industry peers.
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 | 22.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.77% | ||
| GM | 67.94% |
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-C is still creating some value.
BCE-PR-C has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-C has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BCE-PR-C is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BCE-PR-C has an Altman-Z score of 0.56. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-C is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
BCE-PR-C's Altman-Z score of 0.56 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-C outperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-C has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.25. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-C would need 9.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BCE-PR-C has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.25. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-C underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.80 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-C has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.80, BCE-PR-C is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC4.33%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.61 indicates that BCE-PR-C may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-C has a Current ratio of 0.61. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-C underperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that BCE-PR-C may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.57, BCE-PR-C is doing worse than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BCE-PR-C have decreased by -6.84% in the last year.
BCE-PR-C shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.66% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.51% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.84%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%-19.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.33%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.20% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.08% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-10.34%
EPS Next 2Y-4.86%
EPS Next 3Y-3.11%
EPS Next 5Y1.2%
Revenue Next Year1.67%
Revenue Next 2Y2.26%
Revenue Next 3Y1.79%
Revenue Next 5Y2.08%
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 6.87, the valuation of BCE-PR-C can be described as very cheap.
BCE-PR-C's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
BCE-PR-C is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.03, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.14, the valuation of BCE-PR-C can be described as very cheap.
BCE-PR-C's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
BCE-PR-C's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.54.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.14 |
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 ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-C's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.11% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.86%
EPS Next 3Y-3.11%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.17%, BCE-PR-C is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.16, 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 2.45.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.17% |
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
739.72% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCE-PR-C. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
BCE-PR-C's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP739.72%
EPS Next 2Y-4.86%
EPS Next 3Y-3.11%
TSX:BCE-PR-C (9/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.66
+0.05 (+0.25%)
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 Cap18.33B
Analysts55
Price Target20.63 (4.93%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.17% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP739.72%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.79%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(2)10.64%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.98%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(4)10.64%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.86%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.28%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)1.85%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.99%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.8%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.98%
PT rev (1m)4.06%
PT rev (3m)-0.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.52%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.84%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.92%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.78%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.14 | ||
| P/S | 0.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.51 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.45 | ||
| P/B | 1.01 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.25 |
EPS(TTM)2.86
EY14.55%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY14%
FCF(TTM)4.36
FCFY22.16%
OCF(TTM)8.03
OCFY40.82%
SpS26.17
BVpS19.37
TBVpS-9.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.61% | ||
| ROE | 2.4% | ||
| ROCE | 9.22% | ||
| ROIC | 5.04% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.35% | ||
| OM | 22.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.77% | ||
| GM | 67.94% | ||
| FCFM | 16.64% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.08 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 67.52% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 14.02% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.06 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.88% | ||
| Profit Quality | 938.11% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
F-Score5
WACC4.33%
ROIC/WACC1.16
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)-6.84%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%-19.23%
EPS Next Y-10.34%
EPS Next 2Y-4.86%
EPS Next 3Y-3.11%
EPS Next 5Y1.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.33%
Revenue Next Year1.67%
Revenue Next 2Y2.26%
Revenue Next 3Y1.79%
Revenue Next 5Y2.08%
EBIT growth 1Y0.22%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year91.5%
EBIT Next 3Y25.46%
EBIT Next 5Y15.66%
FCF growth 1Y117.69%
FCF growth 3Y-4.23%
FCF growth 5Y-6.84%
OCF growth 1Y3.74%
OCF growth 3Y-3.43%
OCF growth 5Y-1.95%