BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-D.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-D - CA05534B6879
19.135 CAD
+0.04 (+0.18%)
BCE-PR-D gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. BCE-PR-D scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on BCE-PR-D.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BCE-PR-D had positive earnings in the past year.
BCE-PR-D had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-D has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-D always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BCE-PR-D (7.85%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-D has a Return On Equity of 27.48%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-D outperforms 76.67% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.52%, BCE-PR-D is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BCE-PR-D 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 25.21%, BCE-PR-D belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-D has declined.
BCE-PR-D has a better Operating Margin (22.38%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCE-PR-D has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 67.92%, BCE-PR-D is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BCE-PR-D 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-D is creating some value.
BCE-PR-D has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BCE-PR-D has more shares outstanding
BCE-PR-D has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.58, we must say that BCE-PR-D is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
BCE-PR-D has a Altman-Z score of 0.58. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-D underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-D has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.36. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-D would need 10.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-D (10.36) is better than 70.00% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-D has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
BCE-PR-D has a better Debt to Equity ratio (1.57) than 76.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.58 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC4.21%
2.3 Liquidity
BCE-PR-D has a Current Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-D is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BCE-PR-D (0.58) is better than 63.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BCE-PR-D may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.55, BCE-PR-D is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.33% 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-D have decreased by -3.20% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.78% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, BCE-PR-D shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.11% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-D shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.51% on average per year.
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
BCE-PR-D is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.66% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.83% on average over the next years.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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 6.58, the valuation of BCE-PR-D can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-D is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BCE-PR-D is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.06, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.04, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-D.
BCE-PR-D's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-D is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.73, BCE-PR-D is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
76.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCE-PR-D, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
80.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCE-PR-D, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.51 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of BCE-PR-D may justify a higher PE ratio.
BCE-PR-D'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 5.35%, BCE-PR-D is a good candidate for dividend investing.
BCE-PR-D's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 5.35.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, BCE-PR-D pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.35% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-D has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-D has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
43.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCE-PR-D. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
BCE-PR-D'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-D (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.135
+0.04 (+0.18%)
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 Cap17.84B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts64.55
Price Target20.88 (9.12%)
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 Years0
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)-2.44%
PT rev (3m)3%
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 | 6.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.04 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.51 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.44 | ||
| P/B | 0.79 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.51 |
EPS(TTM)2.91
EY15.21%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY14.21%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY22.16%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY40.93%
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 | 0.58 |
F-Score6
WACC4.21%
ROIC/WACC1.07
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 4.45 PERP / BCE-PR-D.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-D.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BCE-PR-D.CA.
What is the valuation status for BCE-PR-D stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-D.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of BCE-PR-D stock?
BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-D.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-D.CA) is 6.58 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.79.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BCE-PR-D stock?
The dividend rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-D.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 43.52%.