BCE INC - BCECN 4.7 PERP (BCE-PR-S.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-S - CA05534B8693
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BCE-PR-S gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 31 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. BCE-PR-S scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. BCE-PR-S has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
BCE-PR-S had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
BCE-PR-S had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.61%, BCE-PR-S is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-S has a better Return On Equity (2.40%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.04%, BCE-PR-S is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCE-PR-S is in line with the industry average of 5.44%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.90%) for BCE-PR-S 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 decent Profit Margin value of 1.77%, BCE-PR-S is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-S has declined.
BCE-PR-S has a Operating Margin of 22.50%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-S outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCE-PR-S has remained more or less at the same level.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 67.94%, BCE-PR-S is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-S'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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BCE-PR-S is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-S remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
BCE-PR-S has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BCE-PR-S is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.56, we must say that BCE-PR-S is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.56, BCE-PR-S is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
BCE-PR-S has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.25. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-S would need 9.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BCE-PR-S has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.25. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-S outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-S has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.80. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BCE-PR-S (1.80) is better than 76.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC4.27%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.61 indicates that BCE-PR-S may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-S has a better Current ratio (0.61) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-S has a Quick Ratio of 0.61. 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 0.57. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-S outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
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 -6.84%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.78% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, BCE-PR-S 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-S will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.52% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-S will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.40% on average per year.
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
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.66, the valuation of BCE-PR-S can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-S is valued a bit cheaper than 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.86, BCE-PR-S is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.94, the valuation of BCE-PR-S can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-S is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.32. BCE-PR-S is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BCE-PR-S's Enterprise Value to EBITDA 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.
73.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCE-PR-S, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.19 |
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 -3.44% in the coming years.
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-S has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.48%, which is a nice return.
BCE-PR-S's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.61.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, BCE-PR-S pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.48% |
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
BCE-PR-S pays out 739.72% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BCE-PR-S is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP739.72%
EPS Next 2Y-4.95%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
TSX:BCE-PR-S (10/1/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.05
0 (0%)
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 Cap17.76B
Analysts55
Price Target21.22 (11.39%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.48% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP739.72%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)12.73%
PT rev (3m)4.17%
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)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.94 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.37 | ||
| P/B | 0.98 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.19 |
EPS(TTM)2.86
EY15.01%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY14.42%
FCF(TTM)4.36
FCFY22.87%
OCF(TTM)8.03
OCFY42.13%
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 | 0.56 |
F-Score5
WACC4.27%
ROIC/WACC1.18
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%