BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-H.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-H - CA05534B7299
19.36 CAD
0 (0%)
Taking everything into account, BCE-PR-H scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BCE-PR-H was compared to 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. BCE-PR-H has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. BCE-PR-H has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-H always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.85%, BCE-PR-H is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-H has a Return On Equity of 27.48%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-H outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.52%, BCE-PR-H is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCE-PR-H is in line with the industry average of 5.01%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of BCE-PR-H (25.21%) is better than 72.41% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-H's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BCE-PR-H has a Operating Margin (22.38%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCE-PR-H has remained more or less at the same level.
BCE-PR-H has a Gross Margin of 67.92%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-H outperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
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 | 22.38% | ||
| 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
BCE-PR-H 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-H remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BCE-PR-H has more shares outstanding
BCE-PR-H has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
BCE-PR-H has an Altman-Z score of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-H is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
BCE-PR-H has a Altman-Z score (0.58) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BCE-PR-H has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.36. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-H would need 10.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 10.36, BCE-PR-H is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-H has dependencies on debt financing.
BCE-PR-H has a better Debt to Equity ratio (1.57) than 65.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.58 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC4.19%
2.3 Liquidity
BCE-PR-H has a Current Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-H is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.58, BCE-PR-H is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.17% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BCE-PR-H may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BCE-PR-H (0.55) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BCE-PR-H have decreased by -3.65% 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.
BCE-PR-H shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.11%.
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)-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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.21% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.13% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
EPS Next 5Y1.21%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.92%
Revenue Next 5Y2.13%
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
BCE-PR-H is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.68.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-H is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BCE-PR-H's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.31.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.12 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-H.
68.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCE-PR-H, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.59, BCE-PR-H is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
65.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCE-PR-H, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BCE-PR-H indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BCE-PR-H is cheaper than 68.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.53 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE-PR-H has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-H's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.28% in the coming years.
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-H is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.39, BCE-PR-H has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
BCE-PR-H's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.41% |
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
BCE-PR-H pays out 43.52% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
BCE-PR-H'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-3.28%
TSX:BCE-PR-H (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.36
0 (0%)
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 Cap18.05B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts64.55
Price Target22.22 (14.77%)
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 Years0
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)8.05%
PT rev (3m)9.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.12 | ||
| P/S | 0.74 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.47 | ||
| P/B | 0.8 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.53 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY14.98%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY14.05%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY21.91%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY40.46%
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
WACC4.19%
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 5Y1.21%
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 5Y2.13%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.58%
EBIT Next 3Y26.41%
EBIT Next 5Y16.23%
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 4.45 PERP / BCE-PR-H.CA FAQ
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BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-H.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-H.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-H.CA) is 6.68 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.8.
What is the expected EPS growth for BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-H.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-H.CA) is expected to decline by -10.6% in the next year.