BCE INC - BCECN 3.37 PERP (BCE-PR-G.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-G - CA05534B7372
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Overall BCE-PR-G gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated BCE-PR-G against 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While BCE-PR-G has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. BCE-PR-G is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BCE-PR-G had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BCE-PR-G had a positive cash flow from operations.
BCE-PR-G had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-G had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-G has a Return On Assets of 0.61%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-G outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 2.40%, BCE-PR-G is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-G has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.04%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-G outperforms 75.86% 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 5.46%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.04%) for BCE-PR-G 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 1.77%, BCE-PR-G is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-G's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.50%, BCE-PR-G is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.41% of the companies in the same 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's Gross Margin of 67.94% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-G outperforms 79.31% 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 | 22.5% | ||
| 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-G 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-G remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-G has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-G has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.56, we must say that BCE-PR-G is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.56, BCE-PR-G is not doing good in the industry: 75.86% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-G is 9.25, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCE-PR-G, 9.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.25, BCE-PR-G is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.80 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-G has dependencies on debt financing.
BCE-PR-G's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.80 is amongst the best of the industry. BCE-PR-G outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC4.28%
2.3 Liquidity
BCE-PR-G has a Current Ratio of 0.61. 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 has a Current ratio of 0.61. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-G outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-G has a Quick Ratio of 0.61. 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 has a better Quick ratio (0.57) than 72.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
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 -6.84%.
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 decreased by -0.66% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.51% on average over the past years.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.20% on average over the next years.
BCE-PR-G is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.08% yearly.
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.64 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-G.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-G indicates a rather cheap valuation: BCE-PR-G is cheaper than 89.66% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.20, BCE-PR-G is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.90, the valuation of BCE-PR-G can be described as very cheap.
86.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCE-PR-G, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
BCE-PR-G's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.71.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCE-PR-G is valued cheaper than 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-G's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-G is cheaper than 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE-PR-G has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-G'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 7.46%, BCE-PR-G is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.00, BCE-PR-G has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
BCE-PR-G'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-G has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-G has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
As BCE-PR-G 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 Years7
5.3 Sustainability
739.72% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCE-PR-G. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
BCE-PR-G'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-G (9/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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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 Cap17.72B
Analysts55
Price Target18.8 (-1.05%)
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 Years7
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)-8.43%
PT rev (3m)-3.88%
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 | 6.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.9 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.37 | ||
| P/B | 0.98 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.19 |
EPS(TTM)2.86
EY15.05%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY14.48%
FCF(TTM)4.36
FCFY22.93%
OCF(TTM)8.03
OCFY42.24%
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
WACC4.28%
ROIC/WACC1.18
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%