BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP (BCE-PR-Q.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-Q - CA05534B5962
25.7 CAD
-0.05 (-0.19%)
BCE-PR-Q gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. BCE-PR-Q has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. 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.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-Q has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-Q had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-Q's Return On Assets of 7.85% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-Q is outperformed by 62.07% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-Q's Return On Equity of 27.48% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-Q is outperformed by 68.97% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-Q's Return On Invested Capital of 4.52% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-Q is outperformed by 79.31% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCE-PR-Q 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
The Profit Margin of BCE-PR-Q (25.21%) is worse than 62.07% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-Q has declined.
BCE-PR-Q has a worse Operating Margin (22.38%) than 79.31% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCE-PR-Q has remained more or less at the same level.
With a Gross Margin value of 67.92%, BCE-PR-Q is not doing good in the industry: 72.41% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BCE-PR-Q is 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
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-Q has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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's Altman-Z score of 0.65 is amongst the best of the industry. BCE-PR-Q outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-Q has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.36. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-Q would need 10.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 10.36, BCE-PR-Q is doing worse than 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-Q has dependencies on debt financing.
BCE-PR-Q's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.57 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-Q is outperformed by 68.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.65 |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC4.57%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BCE-PR-Q may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-Q's Current ratio of 0.58 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-Q is outperformed by 82.76% 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 82.76% 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 -3.20%.
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%.
BCE-PR-Q 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
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-Q will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.66% on average per year.
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
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-Q is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.83.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-Q indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: BCE-PR-Q is more expensive than 68.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-Q to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.06), we can say BCE-PR-Q is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.45, which indicates a very decent valuation of BCE-PR-Q.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-Q is valued a bit more expensive than 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-Q is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 32.73, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
68.97% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BCE-PR-Q, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BCE-PR-Q is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 68.97% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.08 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE-PR-Q's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.28% 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-3.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BCE-PR-Q has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.35%, which is a nice return.
BCE-PR-Q's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.35. BCE-PR-Q pays more dividend than 86.21% 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 2.36.
| 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 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.
BCE-PR-Q's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP43.52%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
TSX:BCE-PR-Q (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.7
-0.05 (-0.19%)
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 Cap23.97B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts64.55
Price Target28 (8.95%)
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-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)-0.62%
PT rev (3m)6.42%
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 | 8.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.45 | ||
| P/S | 0.98 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.28 | ||
| P/B | 1.07 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.08 |
EPS(TTM)2.91
EY11.32%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY10.58%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY16.5%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY30.48%
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 | 0.65 |
F-Score6
WACC4.57%
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)-3.2%
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 6.538 PERP / BCE-PR-Q.CA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to BCE-PR-Q.CA.
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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 8.83 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.07.
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The financial health rating of BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP (BCE-PR-Q.CA) is 1 / 10.