BCE INC - BCECN 4.95 PERP (BCE-PR-E.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-E - CA05534B7521
19.21 CAD
+0.07 (+0.37%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BCE-PR-E. BCE-PR-E was compared to 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. BCE-PR-E has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. BCE-PR-E has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BCE-PR-E had positive earnings in the past year.
BCE-PR-E had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-E has been profitable.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-E always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-E's Return On Assets of 0.61% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-E outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-E has a Return On Equity (2.40%) which is in line with its industry peers.
BCE-PR-E has a Return On Invested Capital (5.04%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCE-PR-E is in line with the industry average of 5.44%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.04%) for BCE-PR-E 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-E (1.77%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-E has declined.
BCE-PR-E has a Operating Margin of 22.50%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-E outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCE-PR-E has remained more or less at the same level.
BCE-PR-E has a Gross Margin (67.94%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BCE-PR-E's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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-E is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-E has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, BCE-PR-E has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-E has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BCE-PR-E has an Altman-Z score of 0.56. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-E is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of BCE-PR-E (0.56) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BCE-PR-E has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.25. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-E would need 9.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BCE-PR-E has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.25. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-E outperforms 56.67% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-E has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.80. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
BCE-PR-E has a better Debt to Equity ratio (1.80) than 63.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC4.3%
2.3 Liquidity
BCE-PR-E has a Current Ratio of 0.61. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-E is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-E has a Current ratio (0.61) which is in line with its industry peers.
BCE-PR-E has a Quick Ratio of 0.61. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-E is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-E's Quick ratio of 0.57 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-E outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BCE-PR-E have decreased by -6.84% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-E shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, BCE-PR-E shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.66% in the last year.
BCE-PR-E shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.51% yearly.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-E will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.20% on average per year.
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
BCE-PR-E is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.72.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-E is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BCE-PR-E is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.98, the valuation of BCE-PR-E can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-E is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-E to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.73), we can say BCE-PR-E is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCE-PR-E is valued a bit cheaper than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-E's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-E is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.21 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-E'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-E is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.16, BCE-PR-E has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, BCE-PR-E pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.17% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-E has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-E 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
BCE-PR-E pays out 739.72% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
BCE-PR-E'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-E (9/9/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.21
+0.07 (+0.37%)
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 Cap17.91B
Analysts55
Price Target19.86 (3.38%)
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 Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)3.47%
PT rev (3m)1%
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 | 6.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.98 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.39 | ||
| P/B | 0.99 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.21 |
EPS(TTM)2.86
EY14.89%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY14.33%
FCF(TTM)4.36
FCFY22.68%
OCF(TTM)8.03
OCFY41.78%
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
WACC4.3%
ROIC/WACC1.17
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%