BCE INC - BCECN 3.37 PERP (BCE-PR-G.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-G - CA05534B7372
19.54 CAD
+0.14 (+0.72%)
BCE-PR-G gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While BCE-PR-G is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. BCE-PR-G has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BCE-PR-G was profitable.
BCE-PR-G had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-G has always 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 (0.61%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 2.40%, BCE-PR-G is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.72% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 5.04%, BCE-PR-G perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.17% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BCE-PR-G 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
BCE-PR-G has a Profit Margin (1.77%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-G has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.50%, BCE-PR-G is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.72% 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 has a Gross Margin of 67.94%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-G outperforms 58.62% 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-G has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, BCE-PR-G has more shares outstanding
BCE-PR-G has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
BCE-PR-G has an Altman-Z score of 0.56. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-G is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
BCE-PR-G has a Altman-Z score (0.56) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BCE-PR-G has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.25. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-G would need 9.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 9.25, BCE-PR-G perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.17% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-G has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.80. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.80, BCE-PR-G is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC4.24%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.61 indicates that BCE-PR-G may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-G has a Current ratio of 0.61. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-G outperforms 51.72% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that BCE-PR-G may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.57, BCE-PR-G is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BCE-PR-G have decreased by -6.84% in the last year.
BCE-PR-G shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.66% 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)-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
BCE-PR-G is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.52% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-G will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.40% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-4.95%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
EPS Next 5Y1.52%
Revenue Next Year1.6%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.74%
Revenue Next 5Y2.4%
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 6.83, the valuation of BCE-PR-G can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-G is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-G to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.10), we can say BCE-PR-G is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.11 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 the industry average as 65.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-G to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.52), we can say BCE-PR-G is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.11 |
4.2 Price Multiples
62.07% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCE-PR-G, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
BCE-PR-G's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-G is cheaper than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.22 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE-PR-G's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.44% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.95%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BCE-PR-G has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.84%, which is a nice return.
BCE-PR-G's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.50.
BCE-PR-G's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.84% |
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.
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 739.72% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BCE-PR-G is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP739.72%
EPS Next 2Y-4.95%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
TSX:BCE-PR-G (10/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.54
+0.14 (+0.72%)
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 Cap18.22B
Revenue(TTM)24.41B
Net Income(TTM)433.00M
Analysts55
Price Target21.34 (9.21%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.84% |
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)13.5%
PT rev (3m)11.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.11 | ||
| P/S | 0.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.43 | ||
| P/B | 1.01 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.22 |
EPS(TTM)2.86
EY14.64%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY14.06%
FCF(TTM)4.36
FCFY22.29%
OCF(TTM)8.03
OCFY41.07%
SpS26.17
BVpS19.37
TBVpS-9.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number35.31
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%
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-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
WACC4.24%
ROIC/WACC1.19
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-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-4.95%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
EPS Next 5Y1.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.33%
Revenue Next Year1.6%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.74%
Revenue Next 5Y2.4%
EBIT growth 1Y0.22%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.58%
EBIT Next 3Y26.41%
EBIT Next 5Y15.82%
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%
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 6 / 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 739.72%.