BCE INC - BCECN 4.95 PERP (BCE-PR-H.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-H - CA05534B7299
19.12 CAD
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BCE-PR-H gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While BCE-PR-H has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. BCE-PR-H has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BCE-PR-H was profitable.
In the past year BCE-PR-H had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-H has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-H always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-H's Return On Assets of 0.61% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-H outperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 2.40%, BCE-PR-H is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.04%, BCE-PR-H is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BCE-PR-H is in line with the industry average of 5.46%.
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 1.77%, BCE-PR-H is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-H has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.50%, BCE-PR-H is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-H's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of BCE-PR-H (67.94%) is better than 75.86% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-H's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-H remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-H has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
BCE-PR-H has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 is not doing good in the industry: 72.41% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
BCE-PR-H's Debt to FCF ratio of 9.25 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-H outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-H has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.80. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.80, BCE-PR-H is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC4.29%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.61 indicates that BCE-PR-H may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 0.61, BCE-PR-H is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that BCE-PR-H may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.57, BCE-PR-H is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BCE-PR-H 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-H shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% on average per year.
BCE-PR-H shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.66%.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-H will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.20% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-H will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.08% on average per year.
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
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 6.69, the valuation of BCE-PR-H can be described as very cheap.
BCE-PR-H's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-H is cheaper than 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-H to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.20), we can say BCE-PR-H is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.95 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-H.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-H is valued cheaper than 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.70, BCE-PR-H is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BCE-PR-H indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BCE-PR-H is cheaper than 79.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BCE-PR-H's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-H is cheaper than 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE-PR-H has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
BCE-PR-H's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.11% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
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-H is a good candidate for dividend investing.
BCE-PR-H's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 7.00.
BCE-PR-H'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-H has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-H has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
BCE-PR-H pays out 739.72% of its income as dividend. 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-4.86%
EPS Next 3Y-3.11%
TSX:BCE-PR-H (9/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.12
0 (0%)
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 Cap17.83B
Analysts55
Price Target20.57 (7.58%)
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 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)1.07%
PT rev (3m)2.19%
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 | 6.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.95 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.38 | ||
| P/B | 0.99 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.2 |
EPS(TTM)2.86
EY14.96%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY14.39%
FCF(TTM)4.36
FCFY22.78%
OCF(TTM)8.03
OCFY41.97%
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
WACC4.29%
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%