BCE INC - BCECN 4.5784 PERP (BCE-PR-L.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:BCE-PR-L • CA05534B6614

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This BCE-PR-L.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. BCE-PR-L.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • BCE-PR-L had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year BCE-PR-L had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • BCE-PR-L had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years BCE-PR-L always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
BCE-PR-L.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBCE-PR-L.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.87%, BCE-PR-L belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of BCE-PR-L (27.39%) is better than 93.33% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.99%, BCE-PR-L belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BCE-PR-L had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.24%. This is in line with the industry average of 5.00%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.87%
ROE 27.39%
ROIC 4.99%
ROA(3y)3.66%
ROA(5y)3.79%
ROE(3y)12.87%
ROE(5y)12.56%
ROIC(3y)5.24%
ROIC(5y)5.38%
BCE-PR-L.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBCE-PR-L.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 25.77%, BCE-PR-L belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-L has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.15%, BCE-PR-L belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCE-PR-L has remained more or less at the same level.
  • BCE-PR-L has a better Gross Margin (68.45%) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
  • BCE-PR-L's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.15%
PM (TTM) 25.77%
GM 68.45%
OM growth 3Y-0.74%
OM growth 5Y-0.52%
PM growth 3Y31.88%
PM growth 5Y18.74%
GM growth 3Y0.03%
GM growth 5Y-0.32%
BCE-PR-L.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBCE-PR-L.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. BCE-PR-L.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BCE-PR-L is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-L has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, BCE-PR-L has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for BCE-PR-L has been reduced compared to a year ago.
BCE-PR-L.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingBCE-PR-L.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M
BCE-PR-L.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBCE-PR-L.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.58, we must say that BCE-PR-L is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 0.58, BCE-PR-L is not doing good in the industry: 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-L is 12.50, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCE-PR-L, 12.50 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 12.50, BCE-PR-L belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BCE-PR-L has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.52. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of BCE-PR-L (1.52) is better than 93.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.52
Debt/FCF 12.5
Altman-Z 0.58
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC4.31%
BCE-PR-L.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBCE-PR-L.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

  • BCE-PR-L has a Current Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-L is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • BCE-PR-L's Current ratio of 0.58 is amongst the best of the industry. BCE-PR-L outperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BCE-PR-L may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of BCE-PR-L (0.55) is better than 86.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.58
Quick Ratio 0.55
BCE-PR-L.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBCE-PR-L.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B

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3. BCE-PR-L.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for BCE-PR-L have decreased by -7.89% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -1.57% on average over the past years.
  • Looking at the last year, BCE-PR-L shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.24% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-L shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.35% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.89%
EPS 3Y-5.8%
EPS 5Y-1.57%
EPS Q2Q%-12.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.24%
Revenue growth 3Y0.4%
Revenue growth 5Y1.35%
Sales Q2Q%-0.28%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-L will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.39% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-L will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.68% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-7.27%
EPS Next 2Y-1.8%
EPS Next 3Y0.01%
EPS Next 5Y5.39%
Revenue Next Year2.27%
Revenue Next 2Y1.8%
Revenue Next 3Y1.53%
Revenue Next 5Y1.68%

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.
BCE-PR-L.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBCE-PR-L.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 10B 20B 30B
BCE-PR-L.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBCE-PR-L.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3

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4. BCE-PR-L.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.05, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-L.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-L is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • BCE-PR-L is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.23, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.61, the valuation of BCE-PR-L can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-L is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • BCE-PR-L's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.28.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.05
Fwd PE 7.61
BCE-PR-L.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBCE-PR-L.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • BCE-PR-L's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-L is cheaper than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BCE-PR-L's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-L is cheaper than 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.61
EV/EBITDA 5.55
BCE-PR-L.CA Per share dataBCE-PR-L.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • BCE-PR-L has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.8%
EPS Next 3Y0.01%

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5. BCE-PR-L.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • BCE-PR-L has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.95%, which is a nice return.
  • BCE-PR-L's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 4.56.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, BCE-PR-L pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.95%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of BCE-PR-L decreases each year by -7.24%.
  • BCE-PR-L has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • BCE-PR-L has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.24%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
BCE-PR-L.CA Yearly Dividends per shareBCE-PR-L.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 34.53% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCE-PR-L. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP34.53%
EPS Next 2Y-1.8%
EPS Next 3Y0.01%
BCE-PR-L.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBCE-PR-L.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B
BCE-PR-L.CA Dividend Payout.BCE-PR-L.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BCE-PR-L.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BCE-PR-L.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

BCE INC - BCECN 4.5784 PERP

TSX:BCE-PR-L (3/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

19.75

-0.14 (-0.7%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners51.76%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap18.42B
Revenue(TTM)24.47B
Net Income(TTM)6.30B
Analysts67.62
Price Target20.33 (2.94%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.95%
Yearly Dividend2.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.24%
DP34.53%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date02-27
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.6%
Min EPS beat(2)7.87%
Max EPS beat(2)9.34%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.91%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(4)10.64%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.85%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)2.62%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.78%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.42%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.19%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.09%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.02%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.87%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.89%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.05
Fwd PE 7.61
P/S 0.75
P/FCF 5.61
P/OCF 2.64
P/B 0.8
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.55
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY14.18%
EPS(NY)2.6
Fwd EY13.15%
FCF(TTM)3.52
FCFY17.83%
OCF(TTM)7.49
OCFY37.94%
SpS26.24
BVpS24.69
TBVpS-7.98
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number39.44
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.87%
ROE 27.39%
ROCE 8.05%
ROIC 4.99%
ROICexc 5.01%
ROICexgc 9.19%
OM 22.15%
PM (TTM) 25.77%
GM 68.45%
FCFM 13.42%
ROA(3y)3.66%
ROA(5y)3.79%
ROE(3y)12.87%
ROE(5y)12.56%
ROIC(3y)5.24%
ROIC(5y)5.38%
ROICexc(3y)5.37%
ROICexc(5y)5.46%
ROICexgc(3y)9.69%
ROICexgc(5y)9.86%
ROCE(3y)8.9%
ROCE(5y)9.07%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.98%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.2%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.76%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.73%
OM growth 3Y-0.74%
OM growth 5Y-0.52%
PM growth 3Y31.88%
PM growth 5Y18.74%
GM growth 3Y0.03%
GM growth 5Y-0.32%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.52
Debt/FCF 12.5
Debt/EBITDA 3.27
Cap/Depr 70.69%
Cap/Sales 15.13%
Interest Coverage 3
Cash Conversion 65.56%
Profit Quality 52.09%
Current Ratio 0.58
Quick Ratio 0.55
Altman-Z 0.58
F-Score7
WACC4.31%
ROIC/WACC1.16
Cap/Depr(3y)85.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)93.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)17.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)18.89%
Profit Quality(3y)635.17%
Profit Quality(5y)427.95%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.89%
EPS 3Y-5.8%
EPS 5Y-1.57%
EPS Q2Q%-12.66%
EPS Next Y-7.27%
EPS Next 2Y-1.8%
EPS Next 3Y0.01%
EPS Next 5Y5.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.24%
Revenue growth 3Y0.4%
Revenue growth 5Y1.35%
Sales Q2Q%-0.28%
Revenue Next Year2.27%
Revenue Next 2Y1.8%
Revenue Next 3Y1.53%
Revenue Next 5Y1.68%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.31%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.34%
EBIT growth 5Y0.82%
EBIT Next Year104.35%
EBIT Next 3Y28.13%
EBIT Next 5Y17.16%
FCF growth 1Y17.92%
FCF growth 3Y1.06%
FCF growth 5Y-1.58%
OCF growth 1Y-3.13%
OCF growth 3Y-5.64%
OCF growth 5Y-2.07%

BCE INC - BCECN 4.5784 PERP / BCE-PR-L.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.5784 PERP (BCE-PR-L.CA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to BCE-PR-L.CA.


What is the valuation status for BCE-PR-L stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to BCE INC - BCECN 4.5784 PERP (BCE-PR-L.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of BCE-PR-L stock?

BCE INC - BCECN 4.5784 PERP (BCE-PR-L.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for BCE-PR-L stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BCE INC - BCECN 4.5784 PERP (BCE-PR-L.CA) is expected to decline by -7.27% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BCE-PR-L stock?

The dividend rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.5784 PERP (BCE-PR-L.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 34.53%.