BCE INC - BCECN 3.37 PERP (BCE-PR-G.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-G - CA05534B7372
19.39 CAD
+0.22 (+1.15%)
Taking everything into account, BCE-PR-G scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BCE-PR-G was compared to 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. There are concerns on the financial health of BCE-PR-G while its profitability can be described as average. BCE-PR-G has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BCE-PR-G had positive earnings in the past year.
BCE-PR-G had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-G has been profitable.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-G always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BCE-PR-G (7.85%) is better than 65.52% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BCE-PR-G (27.48%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BCE-PR-G's Return On Invested Capital of 4.52% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-G outperforms 48.28% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-G had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.90%. This is in line with the industry average of 5.01%.
| 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
BCE-PR-G has a better Profit Margin (25.21%) than 65.52% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-G has declined.
BCE-PR-G has a Operating Margin (22.38%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCE-PR-G has remained more or less at the same level.
BCE-PR-G has a Gross Margin of 67.92%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-G outperforms 55.17% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BCE-PR-G 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-G is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-G has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-G has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BCE-PR-G is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BCE-PR-G has an Altman-Z score of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-G 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-G is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.28% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-G has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.36. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-G would need 10.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BCE-PR-G's Debt to FCF ratio of 10.36 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-G outperforms 51.72% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-G has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.57, BCE-PR-G is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.58 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC4.2%
2.3 Liquidity
BCE-PR-G has a Current Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-G is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-G's Current ratio of 0.58 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-G outperforms 48.28% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BCE-PR-G may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-G's Quick ratio of 0.55 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-G outperforms 48.28% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BCE-PR-G shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.65%.
Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-G shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.11% in the past year.
BCE-PR-G 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
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-G will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.66% on average per year.
BCE-PR-G is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.83% yearly.
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
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 6.69, the valuation of BCE-PR-G can be described as very cheap.
65.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCE-PR-G, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.98, BCE-PR-G is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.13 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-G.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-G is valued a bit cheaper than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.79, BCE-PR-G is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BCE-PR-G's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BCE-PR-G is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.07% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.53 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE-PR-G'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 5.41%, BCE-PR-G is a good candidate for dividend investing.
BCE-PR-G's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.39.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, BCE-PR-G pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.41% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-G has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-G has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
BCE-PR-G 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 Years7
5.3 Sustainability
BCE-PR-G pays out 43.52% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of BCE-PR-G is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP43.52%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
TSX:BCE-PR-G (11/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.39
+0.22 (+1.15%)
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 Cap18.08B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts64.55
Price Target22.24 (14.7%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.41% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP43.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years7
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)4.26%
PT rev (3m)18.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.13 | ||
| P/S | 0.74 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.48 | ||
| P/B | 0.81 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.53 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY14.96%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY14.03%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY21.87%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY40.39%
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 | 0.58 |
F-Score6
WACC4.2%
ROIC/WACC1.08
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-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%1.31%
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 3.37 PERP / BCE-PR-G.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BCE-PR-G stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BCE-PR-G.CA.
What is the valuation status for BCE-PR-G stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BCE INC - BCECN 3.37 PERP (BCE-PR-G.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of BCE-PR-G stock?
BCE INC - BCECN 3.37 PERP (BCE-PR-G.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for BCE INC - BCECN 3.37 PERP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BCE INC - BCECN 3.37 PERP (BCE-PR-G.CA) is expected to decline by -10.6% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BCE-PR-G stock?
The dividend rating of BCE INC - BCECN 3.37 PERP (BCE-PR-G.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 43.52%.