BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP (BCE-PR-Q.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-Q - CA05534B5962
25.38 CAD
+0.01 (+0.04%)
BCE-PR-Q gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. BCE-PR-Q has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. While showing a medium growth rate, BCE-PR-Q is valued expensive at the moment. BCE-PR-Q also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BCE-PR-Q had positive earnings in the past year.
BCE-PR-Q had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
The Return On Assets of BCE-PR-Q (7.85%) is worse than 63.33% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-Q has a worse Return On Equity (27.48%) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.52%, BCE-PR-Q is not doing good in the industry: 80.00% 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
With a Profit Margin value of 25.21%, BCE-PR-Q is not doing good in the industry: 63.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
BCE-PR-Q's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BCE-PR-Q has a Operating Margin of 22.38%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-Q underperforms 76.67% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-Q's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of BCE-PR-Q (67.92%) is worse than 73.33% of its industry peers.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-Q remains at a similar level compared to 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 0.64, we must say that BCE-PR-Q is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.64, BCE-PR-Q is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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's Debt to FCF ratio of 10.36 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-Q is outperformed by 76.67% 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 70.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.64 |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC4.54%
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.
BCE-PR-Q has a Current ratio of 0.58. This is amonst the worse of the industry: BCE-PR-Q underperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BCE-PR-Q may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-Q has a worse Quick ratio (0.55) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BCE-PR-Q shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.65%.
BCE-PR-Q 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-Q shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.11% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-Q 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
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-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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.75 indicates a reasonable valuation of BCE-PR-Q.
BCE-PR-Q's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-Q is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-Q is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.17, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.33 indicates a reasonable valuation of BCE-PR-Q.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-Q is valued a bit more expensive than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.79. BCE-PR-Q is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BCE-PR-Q's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-Q is more expensive than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BCE-PR-Q indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: BCE-PR-Q is more expensive than 70.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.05 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE-PR-Q's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.30% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
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 5.35%, BCE-PR-Q is a good candidate for dividend investing.
BCE-PR-Q's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.69.
BCE-PR-Q's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.35% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
43.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCE-PR-Q. 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-3.3%
TSX:BCE-PR-Q (1/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
25.38
+0.01 (+0.04%)
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 Cap23.67B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts65.45
Price Target29.74 (17.18%)
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 Years2
Div Non Decr Years10
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)-0.09%
PT rev (3m)5.53%
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 | 8.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.33 | ||
| P/S | 0.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.24 | ||
| P/B | 1.05 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.05 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY11.43%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY10.72%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY16.71%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY30.86%
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 | 0.64 |
F-Score6
WACC4.54%
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-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 6.538 PERP / BCE-PR-Q.CA FAQ
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BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP (BCE-PR-Q.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for BCE-PR-Q stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP (BCE-PR-Q.CA) is 8.75 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.05.
What is the earnings growth outlook for BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP (BCE-PR-Q.CA) is expected to decline by -9.15% in the next year.