BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP (BCE-PR-Q.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-Q - CA05534B5962
25.95 CAD
-0.04 (-0.15%)
Taking everything into account, BCE-PR-Q scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BCE-PR-Q was compared to 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of BCE-PR-Q have multiple concerns. BCE-PR-Q is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. Finally BCE-PR-Q also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BCE-PR-Q was profitable.
In the past year BCE-PR-Q had a positive cash flow from operations.
BCE-PR-Q had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-Q always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 7.85%, BCE-PR-Q is not doing good in the industry: 65.52% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
BCE-PR-Q has a Return On Equity of 27.48%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-Q underperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.52%, BCE-PR-Q is not doing good in the industry: 82.76% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
BCE-PR-Q 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-Q's Profit Margin of 25.21% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-Q is outperformed by 65.52% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-Q has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.38%, BCE-PR-Q is doing worse than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-Q's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 67.92%, BCE-PR-Q is not doing good in the industry: 75.86% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BCE-PR-Q 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BCE-PR-Q is still creating some value.
BCE-PR-Q has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BCE-PR-Q has more shares outstanding
BCE-PR-Q has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.65, we must say that BCE-PR-Q is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
BCE-PR-Q has a better Altman-Z score (0.65) than 79.31% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-Q is 10.36, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCE-PR-Q, 10.36 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BCE-PR-Q has a Debt to FCF ratio of 10.36. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-Q underperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-Q has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BCE-PR-Q (1.57) is worse than 72.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.65 |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC4.55%
2.3 Liquidity
BCE-PR-Q has a Current Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-Q is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.58, BCE-PR-Q is not doing good in the industry: 82.76% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
BCE-PR-Q has a Quick Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-Q is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-Q has a Quick ratio of 0.55. This is amonst the worse of the industry: BCE-PR-Q underperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BCE-PR-Q have decreased by -3.65% in the last year.
BCE-PR-Q shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% yearly.
BCE-PR-Q shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.11%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.51% on average over the past years.
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-Q will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.13% on average per year.
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
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.
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-Q is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.95.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-Q is valued a bit more expensive than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-Q to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.15), we can say BCE-PR-Q is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.54 indicates a reasonable valuation of BCE-PR-Q.
BCE-PR-Q's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-Q is more expensive than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-Q is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.22, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.54 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCE-PR-Q is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 72.41% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
72.41% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BCE-PR-Q, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-Q'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
BCE-PR-Q has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.07%, which is a nice return.
BCE-PR-Q's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.92. BCE-PR-Q pays more dividend than 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-Q's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.07% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-Q has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-Q has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
BCE-PR-Q has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
BCE-PR-Q 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-Q 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-Q (12/1/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.95
-0.04 (-0.15%)
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 Cap24.20B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts64.55
Price Target29.76 (14.68%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.07% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP43.52%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years10
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)5.62%
PT rev (3m)20.12%
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 | 8.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.54 | ||
| P/S | 0.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.31 | ||
| P/B | 1.08 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.11 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY11.18%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY10.48%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY16.34%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY30.18%
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 | 0.65 |
F-Score6
WACC4.55%
ROIC/WACC0.99
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 6.538 PERP / BCE-PR-Q.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP (BCE-PR-Q.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to BCE-PR-Q.CA.
What is the valuation status for BCE-PR-Q stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP (BCE-PR-Q.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP (BCE-PR-Q.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the valuation of BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP (BCE-PR-Q.CA) is 8.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.08.
Can you provide the financial health for BCE-PR-Q stock?
The financial health rating of BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP (BCE-PR-Q.CA) is 1 / 10.