BCE INC - BCECN 4 1/4 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-N - CA05534B6382
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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to BCE-PR-N. BCE-PR-N was compared to 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. BCE-PR-N may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. BCE-PR-N is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BCE-PR-N was profitable.
In the past year BCE-PR-N had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-N has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-N had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-N has a Return On Assets (7.85%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BCE-PR-N (27.48%) is worse than 62.07% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.52%, BCE-PR-N is not doing good in the industry: 72.41% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
BCE-PR-N 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
BCE-PR-N has a Profit Margin (25.21%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-N has declined.
BCE-PR-N's Operating Margin of 22.38% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-N is outperformed by 68.97% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-N's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 67.92%, BCE-PR-N is not doing good in the industry: 65.52% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
BCE-PR-N'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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BCE-PR-N is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-N remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
BCE-PR-N has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
BCE-PR-N has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.60, we must say that BCE-PR-N is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 0.60, BCE-PR-N is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-N has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.36. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-N would need 10.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BCE-PR-N has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (10.36) than 68.97% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-N has dependencies on debt financing.
BCE-PR-N has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.57) than 62.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.6 |
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC4.29%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BCE-PR-N may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-N's Current ratio of 0.58 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-N is outperformed by 72.41% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-N has a Quick Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-N is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.55, BCE-PR-N is doing worse than 72.41% 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-N shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.65%.
Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-N shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.11% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-N shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.51% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-N will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.21% on average per year.
BCE-PR-N is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.13% yearly.
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
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 7.24 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-N.
BCE-PR-N's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
BCE-PR-N's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.46.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.72, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-N.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as BCE-PR-N.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.10, BCE-PR-N is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
62.07% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BCE-PR-N, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
BCE-PR-N's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-N'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 5.94%, BCE-PR-N is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.92, BCE-PR-N pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, BCE-PR-N pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.94% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-N has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-N has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
BCE-PR-N 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-N 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-N 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-N (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.58B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts65.45
Price Target23.65 (12.62%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.94% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP43.52%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
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)9.7%
PT rev (3m)21.94%
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 | 7.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.72 | ||
| P/S | 0.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.68 | ||
| P/B | 0.87 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.67 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY13.81%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY12.95%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY20.2%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY37.3%
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 | 0.6 |
F-Score6
WACC4.29%
ROIC/WACC1.05
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 4 1/4 PERP / BCE-PR-N.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BCE INC - BCECN 4 1/4 PERP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to BCE-PR-N.CA.
What is the valuation status for BCE-PR-N stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to BCE INC - BCECN 4 1/4 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for BCE INC - BCECN 4 1/4 PERP?
BCE INC - BCECN 4 1/4 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for BCE-PR-N stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BCE INC - BCECN 4 1/4 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) is 7.24 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.87.
How sustainable is the dividend of BCE INC - BCECN 4 1/4 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4 1/4 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 43.52%.