BCE INC - BCECN 4.7 PERP (BCE-PR-H.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-H - CA05534B7299
19.15 CAD
-0.05 (-0.26%)
Taking everything into account, BCE-PR-H scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BCE-PR-H was compared to 31 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While BCE-PR-H is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. BCE-PR-H has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BCE-PR-H had positive earnings in the past year.
BCE-PR-H had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
BCE-PR-H had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-H had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-H's Return On Assets of 0.61% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-H outperforms 54.84% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-H has a Return On Equity of 2.40%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-H outperforms 54.84% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-H's Return On Invested Capital of 5.04% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-H outperforms 58.06% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCE-PR-H is in line with the industry average of 5.44%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.04%) for BCE-PR-H 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-H has a Profit Margin (1.77%) which is in line with its industry peers.
BCE-PR-H's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.50%, BCE-PR-H is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.84% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-H's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
BCE-PR-H has a Gross Margin (67.94%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BCE-PR-H 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BCE-PR-H is still creating some value.
BCE-PR-H has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-H has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-H 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-H is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.56, BCE-PR-H perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.94% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-H has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.25. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-H would need 9.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.25, BCE-PR-H is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.06% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.80 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-H has dependencies on debt financing.
BCE-PR-H's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.80 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-H outperforms 67.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC4.21%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.61 indicates that BCE-PR-H may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-H has a Current ratio of 0.61. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-H outperforms 54.84% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that BCE-PR-H may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.57, BCE-PR-H perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.84% 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-H have decreased by -6.84% in the last year.
BCE-PR-H 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-H shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.66% in the last year.
BCE-PR-H 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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.52% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-H 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
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.70, the valuation of BCE-PR-H can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-H is valued a bit cheaper than 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-H is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
BCE-PR-H is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.97.
BCE-PR-H's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-H is cheaper than 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-H is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCE-PR-H is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BCE-PR-H is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-H's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.44% in the coming years.
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-H has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.26%, which is a nice return.
BCE-PR-H's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.26.
BCE-PR-H's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.26% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-H has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-H has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
739.72% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCE-PR-H. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BCE-PR-H 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-H (10/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.15
-0.05 (-0.26%)
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 Cap17.86B
Revenue(TTM)24.41B
Net Income(TTM)433.00M
Analysts55
Price Target20.57 (7.42%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.26% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP739.72%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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%
PT rev (3m)-0.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.97 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.39 | ||
| P/B | 0.99 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.2 |
EPS(TTM)2.86
EY14.93%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY14.34%
FCF(TTM)4.36
FCFY22.75%
OCF(TTM)8.03
OCFY41.91%
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
WACC4.21%
ROIC/WACC1.2
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 4.7 PERP / BCE-PR-H.CA FAQ
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BCE INC - BCECN 4.7 PERP (BCE-PR-H.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of BCE INC - BCECN 4.7 PERP (BCE-PR-H.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BCE INC - BCECN 4.7 PERP (BCE-PR-H.CA) is 6.7 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.99.
What is the expected EPS growth for BCE INC - BCECN 4.7 PERP (BCE-PR-H.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BCE INC - BCECN 4.7 PERP (BCE-PR-H.CA) is expected to decline by -10.6% in the next year.