BCE INC - BCECN 4.29 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-N - CA05534B6382
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Taking everything into account, BCE-PR-N scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BCE-PR-N was compared to 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While BCE-PR-N is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. BCE-PR-N has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. Finally BCE-PR-N also has an excellent dividend rating.
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.
BCE-PR-N had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-N always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-N has a Return On Assets of 7.85%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-N outperforms 53.33% 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's Return On Invested Capital of 4.52% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-N is outperformed by 63.33% 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 5.01%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of BCE-PR-N (25.21%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-N has declined.
The Operating Margin of BCE-PR-N (22.38%) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-N's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
BCE-PR-N has a Gross Margin (67.92%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BCE-PR-N 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
BCE-PR-N has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-N has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
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.
BCE-PR-N has a better Altman-Z score (0.60) than 63.33% of its industry peers.
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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 10.36, BCE-PR-N is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
BCE-PR-N has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.57, BCE-PR-N perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.6 |
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC4.3%
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 has a worse Current ratio (0.58) than 63.33% 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 63.33% 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 -3.65%.
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.
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)-3.65%
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.21% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-N will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.13% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-9.15%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
EPS Next 5Y1.21%
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
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
BCE-PR-N is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.24.
BCE-PR-N's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.92. BCE-PR-N is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.72, the valuation of BCE-PR-N can be described as very cheap.
BCE-PR-N's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-N to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.57), we can say BCE-PR-N is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BCE-PR-N.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BCE-PR-N is on the same level as its industry peers.
| 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 -3.30% 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
BCE-PR-N has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.27%, which is a nice return.
BCE-PR-N's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.69. BCE-PR-N pays more dividend than 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, BCE-PR-N pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.27% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-N has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-N has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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-3.3%
TSX:BCE-PR-N (1/6/2026, 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 Target24.11 (14.81%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.27% |
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)1.97%
PT rev (3m)24.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.61%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.19%
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
WACC4.3%
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-9.15%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
EPS Next 5Y1.21%
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 5Y2.13%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.99%
EBIT Next 3Y26.65%
EBIT Next 5Y16.23%
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 4.29 PERP / BCE-PR-N.CA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BCE-PR-N.CA.
What is the valuation status of BCE INC - BCECN 4.29 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) stock?
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BCE INC - BCECN 4.29 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 4.29 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) is 7.24 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.87.
What is the financial health of BCE INC - BCECN 4.29 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.29 PERP (BCE-PR-N.CA) is 1 / 10.