BCE INC - BCECN 4.5784 PERP (BCE-PR-L.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-L - CA05534B6614
19.1 CAD
+0.07 (+0.37%)
Taking everything into account, BCE-PR-L scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BCE-PR-L was compared to 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. BCE-PR-L scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BCE-PR-L scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BCE-PR-L was profitable.
In the past year BCE-PR-L had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-L has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-L had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.85%, 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 (27.48%) is better than 93.33% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of BCE-PR-L (4.52%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-L had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.90%. This 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 25.21%, 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 declined.
BCE-PR-L has a better Operating Margin (22.38%) than 86.67% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-L's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
BCE-PR-L's Gross Margin of 67.92% is amongst the best of the industry. BCE-PR-L outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BCE-PR-L 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
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 about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, BCE-PR-L has more shares outstanding
BCE-PR-L has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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.
BCE-PR-L has a Altman-Z score of 0.58. This is amonst the worse of the industry: BCE-PR-L underperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-L is 10.36, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCE-PR-L, 10.36 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-L (10.36) is better than 86.67% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-L has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
BCE-PR-L has a better Debt to Equity ratio (1.57) than 93.33% 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
A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BCE-PR-L may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-L has a better Current ratio (0.58) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BCE-PR-L may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.55, BCE-PR-L belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% 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-L shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.65%.
BCE-PR-L 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-L shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.11% in the last year.
BCE-PR-L shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.51% yearly.
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-L is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 0.73% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.65% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-9.15%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
EPS Next 5Y0.73%
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y1.65%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.59, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-L.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-L indicates a rather cheap valuation: BCE-PR-L is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-L to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say BCE-PR-L is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.02, the valuation of BCE-PR-L can be described as very cheap.
96.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCE-PR-L, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.92. BCE-PR-L is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCE-PR-L is valued cheaper than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BCE-PR-L indicates a rather cheap valuation: BCE-PR-L is cheaper than 96.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE-PR-L has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-L's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.30% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.32%, BCE-PR-L is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.60, BCE-PR-L is paying slightly less dividend.
BCE-PR-L's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.32% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-L has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-L has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
BCE-PR-L has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
BCE-PR-L 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-L 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-3.3%
TSX:BCE-PR-L (1/5/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
19.1
+0.07 (+0.37%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.26%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap17.81B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts67.27
Price Target21.1 (10.47%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.32% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP43.52%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
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)4.03%
PT rev (3m)3.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.02 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.44 | ||
| P/B | 0.79 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.5 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY15.18%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY14.24%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY22.2%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY41.01%
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-9.15%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
EPS Next 5Y0.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.31%
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y1.65%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.99%
EBIT Next 3Y26.65%
EBIT Next 5Y16.09%
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 4.5784 PERP / BCE-PR-L.CA 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 -9.15% 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 43.52%.