BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-S.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-S - CA05534B8693
19.27 CAD
+0.03 (+0.16%)
Overall BCE-PR-S gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated BCE-PR-S against 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. BCE-PR-S has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. BCE-PR-S has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BCE-PR-S was profitable.
In the past year BCE-PR-S had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-S has been profitable.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-S always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.85%, BCE-PR-S is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-S has a better Return On Equity (27.48%) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-S has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.52%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-S outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCE-PR-S 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 decent Profit Margin value of 25.21%, BCE-PR-S is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-S's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of BCE-PR-S (22.38%) is better than 63.33% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-S's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of BCE-PR-S (67.92%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-S's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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-S has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
BCE-PR-S has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BCE-PR-S has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-S has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.58, we must say that BCE-PR-S is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
BCE-PR-S's Altman-Z score of 0.58 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-S is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-S is 10.36, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCE-PR-S, 10.36 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 10.36, BCE-PR-S is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-S 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-S (1.57) is better than 70.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.58 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC4.22%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BCE-PR-S may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.58, BCE-PR-S perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.67% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-S has a Quick Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-S is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-S has a Quick ratio of 0.55. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-S outperforms 56.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BCE-PR-S shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.20%.
BCE-PR-S shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.11% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.51% on average over the past years.
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-S 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
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.62 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-S.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-S is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BCE-PR-S's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.46.
BCE-PR-S is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.09.
BCE-PR-S's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-S is cheaper than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-S to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.39), we can say BCE-PR-S is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCE-PR-S is valued a bit cheaper 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-S indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BCE-PR-S is cheaper than 73.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of BCE-PR-S may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-S'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-S has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.40%, which is a nice return.
BCE-PR-S's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.36.
BCE-PR-S's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.4% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-S has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-S has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
43.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCE-PR-S. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
BCE-PR-S'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-S (11/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.27
+0.03 (+0.16%)
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 Cap17.97B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts64.55
Price Target21.01 (9.03%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.4% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP43.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)-0.99%
PT rev (3m)2.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.09 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.54 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.46 | ||
| P/B | 0.8 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.52 |
EPS(TTM)2.91
EY15.1%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY14.11%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY22.01%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY40.65%
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 | 0.58 |
F-Score6
WACC4.22%
ROIC/WACC1.07
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 4.45 PERP / BCE-PR-S.CA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BCE-PR-S.CA.
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BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-S.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for BCE-PR-S stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-S.CA) is 6.62 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.8.
What is the earnings growth outlook for BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-S.CA) is expected to decline by -10.6% in the next year.