BCE INC - BCECN 5.496 PERP (BCE-PR-F.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-F - CA05534B7455
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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. BCE-PR-F may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. BCE-PR-F does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BCE-PR-F was profitable.
BCE-PR-F had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-F has been profitable.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-F always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BCE-PR-F (0.61%) is worse than 75.86% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-F's Return On Equity of 2.40% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-F is outperformed by 75.86% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of BCE-PR-F (5.04%) is worse than 72.41% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BCE-PR-F is in line with the industry average of 5.46%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.04%) for BCE-PR-F 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
BCE-PR-F's Profit Margin of 1.77% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-F is outperformed by 75.86% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-F's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of BCE-PR-F (22.50%) is worse than 75.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCE-PR-F has remained more or less at the same level.
BCE-PR-F's Gross Margin of 67.94% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-F is outperformed by 68.97% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BCE-PR-F 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
BCE-PR-F has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-F remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-F has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-F has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BCE-PR-F has an Altman-Z score of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-F is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.58, BCE-PR-F is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-F has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.25. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-F would need 9.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BCE-PR-F's Debt to FCF ratio of 9.25 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-F is outperformed by 72.41% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.80 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-F has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.80, BCE-PR-F is doing worse than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.58 |
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC4.41%
2.3 Liquidity
BCE-PR-F has a Current Ratio of 0.61. 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's Current ratio of 0.61 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-F is outperformed by 75.86% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-F has a Quick Ratio of 0.61. 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 worse Quick ratio (0.57) than 75.86% 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-F have decreased by -6.84% 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-F shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.66% in the last year.
BCE-PR-F 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-F 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 Year1.62%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.77%
Revenue Next 5Y2.08%
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.
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 7.37, the valuation of BCE-PR-F can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-F is valued a bit more expensive than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.27. BCE-PR-F is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.66, the valuation of BCE-PR-F can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-F indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: BCE-PR-F is more expensive than 62.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BCE-PR-F's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.77.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BCE-PR-F indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: BCE-PR-F is more expensive than 65.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BCE-PR-F is valued a bit more expensive than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.37 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-F'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
BCE-PR-F has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.46%, which is a nice return.
BCE-PR-F's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 7.00. BCE-PR-F pays more dividend than 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-F's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.46% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-F has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-F has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
739.72% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCE-PR-F. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
BCE-PR-F'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-F (9/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
21.08
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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 Cap19.66B
Analysts55
Price Target22.53 (6.88%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.46% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP739.72%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
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)0.02%
PT rev (3m)1.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.87%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.66 | ||
| P/S | 0.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.63 | ||
| P/B | 1.09 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.37 |
EPS(TTM)2.86
EY13.57%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY13.05%
FCF(TTM)4.36
FCFY20.66%
OCF(TTM)8.03
OCFY38.07%
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 | 0.58 |
F-Score5
WACC4.41%
ROIC/WACC1.14
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 Year1.62%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.77%
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%