BCE INC - BCECN 5.496 PERP (BCE-PR-F.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-F - CA05534B7455
21.24 CAD
+0.04 (+0.19%)
BCE-PR-F gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of BCE-PR-F have multiple concerns. While showing a medium growth rate, BCE-PR-F is valued expensive at the moment. Finally BCE-PR-F also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BCE-PR-F was profitable.
In the past year BCE-PR-F had a positive cash flow from operations.
BCE-PR-F had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-F always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 7.85%, BCE-PR-F perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.38% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 27.48%, BCE-PR-F is not doing good in the industry: 65.52% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.52%, BCE-PR-F is not doing good in the industry: 75.86% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
BCE-PR-F had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.90%. This 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
The Profit Margin of BCE-PR-F (25.21%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BCE-PR-F's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BCE-PR-F has a Operating Margin of 22.38%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-F underperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-F's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
BCE-PR-F's Gross Margin of 67.92% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-F is outperformed by 68.97% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-F's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BCE-PR-F is still creating some value.
BCE-PR-F has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
BCE-PR-F has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
BCE-PR-F has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.60, we must say that BCE-PR-F is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
BCE-PR-F's Altman-Z score of 0.60 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-F outperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-F is 10.36, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCE-PR-F, 10.36 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 10.36, BCE-PR-F is doing worse than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-F has dependencies on debt financing.
BCE-PR-F's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.57 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-F is outperformed by 65.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.6 |
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC4.34%
2.3 Liquidity
BCE-PR-F has a Current Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-F is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BCE-PR-F (0.58) is worse than 79.31% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-F has a Quick Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-F is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-F has a Quick ratio of 0.55. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-F underperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BCE-PR-F shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.20%.
Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-F shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% on average per year.
BCE-PR-F 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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.30, the valuation of BCE-PR-F can be described as very cheap.
62.07% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BCE-PR-F, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
BCE-PR-F's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.34.
BCE-PR-F is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.81.
65.52% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BCE-PR-F, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.43, BCE-PR-F is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.81 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BCE-PR-F's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-F is more expensive than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-F's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-F is more expensive than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.69 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-F's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.28% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BCE-PR-F has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.35%, which is a nice return.
BCE-PR-F's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.35. BCE-PR-F pays more dividend than 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, BCE-PR-F pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.35% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-F has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-F has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
As BCE-PR-F did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
43.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCE-PR-F. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
BCE-PR-F'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-F (11/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
21.24
+0.04 (+0.19%)
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 Cap19.81B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts64.55
Price Target23.42 (10.26%)
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 Years5
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)-0.14%
PT rev (3m)3.96%
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 | 7.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.81 | ||
| P/S | 0.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.71 | ||
| P/B | 0.88 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.69 |
EPS(TTM)2.91
EY13.7%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY12.8%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY19.97%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY36.88%
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 | 0.6 |
F-Score6
WACC4.34%
ROIC/WACC1.04
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 5.496 PERP / BCE-PR-F.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BCE-PR-F stock?
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What is the valuation status of BCE INC - BCECN 5.496 PERP (BCE-PR-F.CA) stock?
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BCE INC - BCECN 5.496 PERP (BCE-PR-F.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for BCE-PR-F stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BCE INC - BCECN 5.496 PERP (BCE-PR-F.CA) is 7.3 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.88.
How financially healthy is BCE INC - BCECN 5.496 PERP?
The financial health rating of BCE INC - BCECN 5.496 PERP (BCE-PR-F.CA) is 1 / 10.