BCE INC - BCECN 3.306 PERP (BCE-PR-K.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-K - CA05534B6796
19.3 CAD
-0.08 (-0.41%)
BCE-PR-K gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. BCE-PR-K has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. BCE-PR-K has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BCE-PR-K had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BCE-PR-K had a positive cash flow from operations.
BCE-PR-K had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-K had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-K has a Return On Assets of 7.85%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-K outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-K has a Return On Equity of 27.48%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-K outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.52%, BCE-PR-K is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BCE-PR-K 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-K has a better Profit Margin (25.21%) than 79.31% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-K's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 22.38%, BCE-PR-K is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-K's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
BCE-PR-K's Gross Margin of 67.92% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-K outperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-K'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
BCE-PR-K has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
BCE-PR-K has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
BCE-PR-K has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BCE-PR-K is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BCE-PR-K has an Altman-Z score of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-K is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
BCE-PR-K has a Altman-Z score of 0.58. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-K underperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-K is 10.36, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCE-PR-K, 10.36 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BCE-PR-K's Debt to FCF ratio of 10.36 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-K outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-K 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-K (1.57) is better than 72.41% 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-K has a Current Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-K is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 0.58, BCE-PR-K is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-K has a Quick Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-K is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.55, BCE-PR-K is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.07% 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-K have decreased by -3.65% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.78% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.11% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.51% on average over the past years.
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-K is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.21% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-K will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.13% on average per year.
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-K is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.66.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-K is valued a bit cheaper than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-K is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.10, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-K.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-K is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.56, BCE-PR-K is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.1 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BCE-PR-K's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-K is cheaper than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BCE-PR-K is valued a bit cheaper than 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE-PR-K has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
BCE-PR-K's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.28% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
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 6.07%, BCE-PR-K is a good candidate for dividend investing.
BCE-PR-K's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.92.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, BCE-PR-K pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.07% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-K has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-K has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
BCE-PR-K 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-K 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-K 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-K (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.3
-0.08 (-0.41%)
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 Cap18.00B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts64.55
Price Target21.88 (13.37%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.07% |
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)6.37%
PT rev (3m)18.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.1 | ||
| P/S | 0.74 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.46 | ||
| P/B | 0.8 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.52 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY15.03%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY14.09%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY21.97%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY40.58%
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 3.306 PERP / BCE-PR-K.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BCE-PR-K stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BCE-PR-K.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for BCE INC - BCECN 3.306 PERP?
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BCE INC - BCECN 3.306 PERP (BCE-PR-K.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the financial health of BCE INC - BCECN 3.306 PERP (BCE-PR-K.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of BCE INC - BCECN 3.306 PERP (BCE-PR-K.CA) is 2 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for BCE-PR-K stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BCE INC - BCECN 3.306 PERP (BCE-PR-K.CA) is expected to decline by -10.6% in the next year.