BCE INC (BCE-PR-I.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-I - CA05534B7117
19.81 CAD
+0.01 (+0.05%)
Taking everything into account, BCE-PR-I scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BCE-PR-I was compared to 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While BCE-PR-I is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. BCE-PR-I has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BCE-PR-I had positive earnings in the past year.
BCE-PR-I had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-I has been profitable.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-I always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 7.85%, BCE-PR-I is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 27.48%, BCE-PR-I is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-I's Return On Invested Capital of 4.52% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-I outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BCE-PR-I 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
BCE-PR-I has a Profit Margin of 25.21%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-I outperforms 76.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-I has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.38%, BCE-PR-I is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCE-PR-I has remained more or less at the same level.
BCE-PR-I's Gross Margin of 67.92% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-I outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-I's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BCE-PR-I is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-I remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
BCE-PR-I has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
BCE-PR-I has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
BCE-PR-I has an Altman-Z score of 0.59. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-I is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
BCE-PR-I has a worse Altman-Z score (0.59) than 60.00% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-I has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.36. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-I would need 10.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BCE-PR-I has a better Debt to FCF ratio (10.36) than 63.33% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-I has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BCE-PR-I (1.57) is better than 70.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.59 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC4.22%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BCE-PR-I may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.58, BCE-PR-I is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.67% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-I has a Quick Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-I is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.55, BCE-PR-I perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.67% of the companies in the same 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-I have decreased by -3.65% in the last year.
BCE-PR-I 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-I shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.11% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-I shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.51% on average per year.
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
BCE-PR-I is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.21% yearly.
BCE-PR-I is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.13% yearly.
EPS Next Y-8.69%
EPS Next 2Y-5.15%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
EPS Next 5Y1.21%
Revenue Next Year1.46%
Revenue Next 2Y2.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.83, the valuation of BCE-PR-I can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-I is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BCE-PR-I is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.49, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.24, the valuation of BCE-PR-I can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-I indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BCE-PR-I is cheaper than 73.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BCE-PR-I's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.69.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BCE-PR-I's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-I is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
73.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCE-PR-I, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.56 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE-PR-I has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
BCE-PR-I's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.30% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.15%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.94%, BCE-PR-I is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.81, BCE-PR-I has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
BCE-PR-I's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.94% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-I has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-I has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
BCE-PR-I has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
43.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCE-PR-I. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
BCE-PR-I's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP43.52%
EPS Next 2Y-5.15%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
TSX:BCE-PR-I (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.81
+0.01 (+0.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap18.47B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts65.45
Price Target22.52 (13.68%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.94% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP43.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
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)6.98%
PT rev (3m)14.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.32%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.24 | ||
| P/S | 0.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.53 | ||
| P/B | 0.82 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.56 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY14.64%
EPS(NY)2.73
Fwd EY13.8%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY21.41%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY39.54%
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 | 0.59 |
F-Score6
WACC4.22%
ROIC/WACC1.07
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-8.69%
EPS Next 2Y-5.15%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
EPS Next 5Y1.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.31%
Revenue Next Year1.46%
Revenue Next 2Y2.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y2.13%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year95.07%
EBIT Next 3Y26.66%
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 / BCE-PR-I.CA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BCE-PR-I.CA.
What is the valuation status of BCE INC (BCE-PR-I.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to BCE INC (BCE-PR-I.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for BCE INC?
BCE INC (BCE-PR-I.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of BCE INC (BCE-PR-I.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BCE INC (BCE-PR-I.CA) is 6.83 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.82.
What is the expected EPS growth for BCE INC (BCE-PR-I.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BCE INC (BCE-PR-I.CA) is expected to decline by -8.69% in the next year.