BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-J.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-J - CA05534B6531
19.25 CAD
+0.14 (+0.73%)
BCE-PR-J gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While BCE-PR-J is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. BCE-PR-J is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BCE-PR-J was profitable.
In the past year BCE-PR-J had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-J has been profitable.
BCE-PR-J had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-J has a Return On Assets (0.61%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BCE-PR-J's Return On Equity of 2.40% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-J outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 5.04%, BCE-PR-J perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BCE-PR-J is in line with the industry average of 5.43%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.04%) for BCE-PR-J 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-J has a Profit Margin (1.77%) which is in line with its industry peers.
BCE-PR-J's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BCE-PR-J's Operating Margin of 22.50% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-J outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-J's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
BCE-PR-J has a Gross Margin (67.94%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BCE-PR-J'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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BCE-PR-J is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-J remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-J has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BCE-PR-J is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BCE-PR-J has an Altman-Z score of 0.56. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-J is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
BCE-PR-J has a Altman-Z score (0.56) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-J is 9.25, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCE-PR-J, 9.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BCE-PR-J has a Debt to FCF ratio (9.25) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BCE-PR-J has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.80. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
BCE-PR-J has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.80. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-J outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC4.22%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.61 indicates that BCE-PR-J may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-J's Current ratio of 0.61 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-J outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-J has a Quick Ratio of 0.61. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-J is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-J has a Quick ratio of 0.57. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-J outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BCE-PR-J have decreased by -6.84% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-J shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% on average per year.
BCE-PR-J shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.66%.
BCE-PR-J 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
BCE-PR-J is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.52% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-J 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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.73, the valuation of BCE-PR-J can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-J is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BCE-PR-J's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.67.
BCE-PR-J is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.01.
BCE-PR-J's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-J is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-J to the average of the S&P500 Index (31.86), we can say BCE-PR-J is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCE-PR-J is valued a bit cheaper than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BCE-PR-J indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BCE-PR-J is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.21 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-J'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-J has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.85%, which is a nice return.
BCE-PR-J's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.57.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, BCE-PR-J pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.85% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-J has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-J 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-J. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BCE-PR-J 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-J (11/6/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.25
+0.14 (+0.73%)
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 Cap17.95B
Revenue(TTM)24.41B
Net Income(TTM)433.00M
Analysts55
Price Target21.29 (10.6%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.85% |
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)6.76%
PT rev (3m)10.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.84%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.01 | ||
| P/S | 0.74 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.4 | ||
| P/B | 0.99 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.21 |
EPS(TTM)2.86
EY14.86%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY14.27%
FCF(TTM)4.36
FCFY22.63%
OCF(TTM)8.03
OCFY41.69%
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
WACC4.22%
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 4.45 PERP / BCE-PR-J.CA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BCE-PR-J.CA.
What is the valuation status for BCE-PR-J stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-J.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of BCE-PR-J stock?
BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-J.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
How financially healthy is BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP?
The financial health rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-J.CA) is 2 / 10.
Is the dividend of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP sustainable?
The dividend rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-J.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 739.72%.