BCE INC (BCE-PR-I.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-I - CA05534B7117
19.74 CAD
+0.71 (+3.73%)
Overall BCE-PR-I gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated BCE-PR-I against 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. BCE-PR-I has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. 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.
BCE-PR-I had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-I's Return On Assets of 7.85% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-I outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-I has a Return On Equity of 27.48%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-I outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of BCE-PR-I (4.52%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCE-PR-I is in line with the industry average of 5.06%.
| 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 (25.21%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BCE-PR-I's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 22.38%, BCE-PR-I perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.33% 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 has a Gross Margin of 67.92%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-I outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BCE-PR-I 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BCE-PR-I is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-I has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
BCE-PR-I has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-I has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.59, we must say that BCE-PR-I is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
BCE-PR-I has a Altman-Z score (0.59) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-I is 10.36, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCE-PR-I, 10.36 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BCE-PR-I has a Debt to FCF ratio of 10.36. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-I outperforms 46.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-I has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BCE-PR-I (1.57) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.59 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC4.25%
2.3 Liquidity
BCE-PR-I has a Current 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.
BCE-PR-I's Current ratio of 0.58 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-I is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BCE-PR-I may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.55, BCE-PR-I is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BCE-PR-I shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.20%.
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.51% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.2%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%7.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%3.72%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.66% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-I will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.83% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
EPS Next 5Y1.66%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.92%
Revenue Next 5Y1.83%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.78 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-I.
BCE-PR-I's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-I to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.06), we can say BCE-PR-I is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.26, the valuation of BCE-PR-I can be described as very cheap.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as BCE-PR-I.
BCE-PR-I's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 32.73.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.26 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BCE-PR-I's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as BCE-PR-I.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.56 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-I'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 5.35%, BCE-PR-I is a good candidate for dividend investing.
BCE-PR-I's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.35.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, BCE-PR-I pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.35% |
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
BCE-PR-I pays out 43.52% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of BCE-PR-I is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP43.52%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
TSX:BCE-PR-I (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.74
+0.71 (+3.73%)
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 Cap18.41B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts64.55
Price Target21.81 (10.49%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.35% |
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)-0.5%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(2)11.22%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(4)11.22%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.42%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.92%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.6%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.62%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.65%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.75%
PT rev (1m)3.02%
PT rev (3m)15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.26 | ||
| P/S | 0.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.52 | ||
| P/B | 0.82 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.56 |
EPS(TTM)2.91
EY14.74%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY13.78%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY21.49%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY39.68%
SpS26.26
BVpS24.08
TBVpS-8.8
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number39.71
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
WACC4.25%
ROIC/WACC1.06
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)-3.2%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%7.15%
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
EPS Next 5Y1.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%3.72%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.92%
Revenue Next 5Y1.83%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.58%
EBIT Next 3Y26.41%
EBIT Next 5Y16.08%
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 5 / 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 8 / 10 to BCE INC (BCE-PR-I.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for BCE INC?
BCE INC (BCE-PR-I.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 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 6.78 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 -10.6% in the next year.