BCE INC - BCECN 6.538 PERP (BCE-PR-Q.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-Q - CA05534B5962
25.18 CAD
-0.09 (-0.36%)
Overall BCE-PR-Q gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated BCE-PR-Q against 31 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. BCE-PR-Q may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. BCE-PR-Q does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively. 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.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-Q has been profitable.
BCE-PR-Q had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 0.61%, BCE-PR-Q is not doing good in the industry: 77.42% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a Return On Equity value of 2.40%, BCE-PR-Q is not doing good in the industry: 77.42% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
BCE-PR-Q's Return On Invested Capital of 5.04% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-Q is outperformed by 74.19% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BCE-PR-Q is in line with the industry average of 5.44%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.90%) for BCE-PR-Q is below the current ROIC(5.04%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.61% | ||
| ROE | 2.4% | ||
| ROIC | 5.04% |
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 1.77%, BCE-PR-Q is not doing good in the industry: 77.42% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-Q has declined.
BCE-PR-Q's Operating Margin of 22.50% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-Q is outperformed by 77.42% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-Q's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
BCE-PR-Q's Gross Margin of 67.94% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-Q is outperformed by 74.19% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-Q's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.77% | ||
| GM | 67.94% |
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
The debt/assets ratio for BCE-PR-Q is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BCE-PR-Q has an Altman-Z score of 0.62. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-Q is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 0.62, BCE-PR-Q belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-Q is 9.25, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCE-PR-Q, 9.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.25, BCE-PR-Q is doing worse than 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-Q has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.80. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
BCE-PR-Q has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.80. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-Q underperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.62 |
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC4.62%
2.3 Liquidity
BCE-PR-Q has a Current Ratio of 0.61. 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 0.61, BCE-PR-Q is not doing good in the industry: 77.42% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
BCE-PR-Q has a Quick Ratio of 0.61. 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 0.57. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-Q underperforms 77.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BCE-PR-Q have decreased by -6.84% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.78% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, BCE-PR-Q shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.66% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.51% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.84%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%-19.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.33%
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 1.52% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.40% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-4.95%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
EPS Next 5Y1.52%
Revenue Next Year1.6%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.74%
Revenue Next 5Y2.4%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.80, the valuation of BCE-PR-Q can be described as very reasonable.
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 67.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.40. BCE-PR-Q is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.17, the valuation of BCE-PR-Q can be described as very reasonable.
67.74% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BCE-PR-Q, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-Q to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.94), we can say BCE-PR-Q is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
67.74% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BCE-PR-Q, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
BCE-PR-Q's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-Q is more expensive than 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.74 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCE-PR-Q's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.44% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.95%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BCE-PR-Q has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.32%, which is a nice return.
BCE-PR-Q's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.30. BCE-PR-Q pays more dividend than 87.10% 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 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.32% |
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 739.72% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
BCE-PR-Q's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP739.72%
EPS Next 2Y-4.95%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
TSX:BCE-PR-Q (10/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.18
-0.09 (-0.36%)
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 Cap23.48B
Analysts55
Price Target28.18 (11.91%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.32% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP739.72%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.79%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(2)10.64%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.98%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(4)10.64%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.86%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.28%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)1.85%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.99%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.8%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.98%
PT rev (1m)7.34%
PT rev (3m)0.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.17 | ||
| P/S | 0.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.14 | ||
| P/B | 1.3 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.74 |
EPS(TTM)2.86
EY11.36%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY10.91%
FCF(TTM)4.36
FCFY17.3%
OCF(TTM)8.03
OCFY31.87%
SpS26.17
BVpS19.37
TBVpS-9.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.61% | ||
| ROE | 2.4% | ||
| ROCE | 9.22% | ||
| ROIC | 5.04% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.35% | ||
| OM | 22.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.77% | ||
| GM | 67.94% | ||
| FCFM | 16.64% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.14%
ROICexcg 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.08 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 67.52% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 14.02% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.06 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.88% | ||
| Profit Quality | 938.11% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.62 |
F-Score5
WACC4.62%
ROIC/WACC1.09
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)-6.84%
EPS 3Y-1.59%
EPS 5Y-2.78%
EPS Q2Q%-19.23%
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-4.95%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
EPS Next 5Y1.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.33%
Revenue Next Year1.6%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.74%
Revenue Next 5Y2.4%
EBIT growth 1Y0.22%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.58%
EBIT Next 3Y26.41%
EBIT Next 5Y15.82%
FCF growth 1Y117.69%
FCF growth 3Y-4.23%
FCF growth 5Y-6.84%
OCF growth 1Y3.74%
OCF growth 3Y-3.43%
OCF growth 5Y-1.95%