BCE INC - BCECN 5.496 PERP (BCE-PR-F.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-F - CA05534B7455
22.19 CAD
+0.18 (+0.82%)
BCE-PR-F gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 28 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 is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. 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.
BCE-PR-F had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-F has a Return On Assets of 7.85%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-F outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-F has a Return On Equity of 27.48%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-F underperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.52%, BCE-PR-F is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCE-PR-F is in line with the industry average of 5.05%.
| 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
With a Profit Margin value of 25.21%, BCE-PR-F perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-F's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.38%, BCE-PR-F is doing worse than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
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 67.92% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-F is outperformed by 67.86% 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 | 22.38% | ||
| 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-F is 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.
The debt/assets ratio for BCE-PR-F is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.61, we must say that BCE-PR-F is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 0.61, BCE-PR-F is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
BCE-PR-F has a Debt to FCF ratio of 10.36. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-F underperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
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 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.57. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-F underperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.61 |
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC4.37%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BCE-PR-F may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.58, BCE-PR-F is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
The Quick ratio of BCE-PR-F (0.55) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BCE-PR-F have decreased by -3.65% in the last year.
BCE-PR-F shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% yearly.
Looking at the last year, BCE-PR-F shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.11% 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)-3.65%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%5.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.31%
3.2 Future
BCE-PR-F is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.21% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.13% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-9.15%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
EPS Next 5Y1.21%
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y2.13%
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 7.65, 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 the industry average as 60.71% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.92. BCE-PR-F is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.16 indicates a reasonable valuation of BCE-PR-F.
64.29% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BCE-PR-F, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.46. BCE-PR-F is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.16 |
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 64.29% 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 the industry average as 60.71% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.77 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE-PR-F's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.30% 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-3.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BCE-PR-F has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.27%, which is a nice return.
BCE-PR-F's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.23. BCE-PR-F pays more dividend than 85.71% 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 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.27% |
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.
BCE-PR-F has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
BCE-PR-F pays out 43.52% of its income as dividend. 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-3.3%
TSX:BCE-PR-F (12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
22.19
+0.18 (+0.82%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap20.69B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts65.45
Price Target25.66 (15.64%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.27% |
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)-1.44%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(2)9.34%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.21%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(4)10.64%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.18%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.77%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.48%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.42%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.21%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.91%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.85%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.9%
PT rev (1m)5.51%
PT rev (3m)13.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.61%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.16 | ||
| P/S | 0.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.83 | ||
| P/B | 0.92 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.77 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY13.07%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY12.26%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY19.11%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY35.3%
SpS26.26
BVpS24.08
TBVpS-8.8
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number39.64
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 | 0.61 |
F-Score6
WACC4.37%
ROIC/WACC1.03
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)-3.65%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%5.33%
EPS Next Y-9.15%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
EPS Next 5Y1.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.31%
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y2.13%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.99%
EBIT Next 3Y26.65%
EBIT Next 5Y16.23%
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 7.65 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.92.
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.