BCE INC - BCECN 4.31 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-N - CA05534B6382
20.39 CAD
+0.14 (+0.69%)
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 has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. BCE-PR-N is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BCE-PR-N had positive earnings in the past year.
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.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-N always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-N's Return On Assets of 7.85% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-N outperforms 48.28% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BCE-PR-N (27.48%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BCE-PR-N has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.52%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-N underperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
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 5.06%.
| 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-N is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.28% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-N's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BCE-PR-N has a worse Operating Margin (22.38%) than 68.97% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCE-PR-N has remained more or less at the same level.
BCE-PR-N's Gross Margin of 67.92% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-N is outperformed by 62.07% of its industry peers.
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, BCE-PR-N has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-N has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.59, 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 0.59, 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-N (10.36) is worse than 65.52% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.57, BCE-PR-N is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.59 |
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC4.29%
2.3 Liquidity
BCE-PR-N has a Current 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.
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.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BCE-PR-N may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-N has a Quick ratio of 0.55. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-N underperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
| 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 -3.20%.
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.
Looking at the last year, BCE-PR-N shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.11% in the last year.
BCE-PR-N shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.51% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.2%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%7.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%3.72%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.66% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.83% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
EPS Next 5Y1.66%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.92%
Revenue Next 5Y1.83%
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.
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
BCE-PR-N is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.01.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-N is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.28, BCE-PR-N is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.50, the valuation of BCE-PR-N can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-N is on the same level as its industry peers.
BCE-PR-N's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 33.61.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BCE-PR-N.
BCE-PR-N's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.62 |
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 5.35%, BCE-PR-N is a good candidate for dividend investing.
BCE-PR-N's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.35.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, BCE-PR-N pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.35% |
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 (11/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
20.39
+0.14 (+0.69%)
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 Cap19.01B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts64.55
Price Target21.56 (5.74%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.35% |
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)-0.5%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(2)11.22%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(4)11.22%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.42%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.92%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.6%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.62%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.65%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.75%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)4.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.5 | ||
| P/S | 0.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.6 | ||
| P/B | 0.85 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.62 |
EPS(TTM)2.91
EY14.27%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY13.34%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY20.8%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY38.41%
SpS26.26
BVpS24.08
TBVpS-8.8
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number39.71
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 | 0.59 |
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)-3.2%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%7.15%
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
EPS Next 5Y1.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%3.72%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.92%
Revenue Next 5Y1.83%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.58%
EBIT Next 3Y26.41%
EBIT Next 5Y16.08%
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 4.31 PERP / BCE-PR-N.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BCE INC - BCECN 4.31 PERP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BCE-PR-N.CA.
What is the valuation status for BCE-PR-N stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BCE INC - BCECN 4.31 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for BCE INC - BCECN 4.31 PERP?
BCE INC - BCECN 4.31 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for BCE-PR-N stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BCE INC - BCECN 4.31 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) is 7.01 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.85.
How sustainable is the dividend of BCE INC - BCECN 4.31 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.31 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 43.52%.