BCE INC - BCECN 4.99 PERP (BCE-PR-T.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-T - CA05534B8107
19.5 CAD
-0.01 (-0.05%)
Overall BCE-PR-T gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated BCE-PR-T against 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. BCE-PR-T has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. BCE-PR-T has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BCE-PR-T was profitable.
In the past year BCE-PR-T had a positive cash flow from operations.
BCE-PR-T had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-T had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.85%, BCE-PR-T is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-T has a Return On Equity (27.48%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BCE-PR-T has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.52%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-T outperforms 41.38% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCE-PR-T 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
BCE-PR-T has a Profit Margin of 25.21%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-T outperforms 58.62% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-T has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.38%, BCE-PR-T is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.83% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-T's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
BCE-PR-T has a Gross Margin of 67.92%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-T outperforms 48.28% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-T'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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BCE-PR-T is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-T remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
BCE-PR-T has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-T has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.59, we must say that BCE-PR-T is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
BCE-PR-T has a Altman-Z score of 0.59. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-T outperforms 55.17% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-T has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.36. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-T would need 10.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BCE-PR-T has a Debt to FCF ratio of 10.36. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-T outperforms 44.83% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-T has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.57, BCE-PR-T perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.59 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC4.2%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BCE-PR-T may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-T's Current ratio of 0.58 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-T outperforms 41.38% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-T has a Quick Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-T is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.55, BCE-PR-T is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BCE-PR-T have decreased by -3.65% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-T shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, BCE-PR-T shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.11% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.51% on average over the past years.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-T 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.
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-T is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.72.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as BCE-PR-T.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.47, BCE-PR-T is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.17, the valuation of BCE-PR-T can be described as very cheap.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as BCE-PR-T.
BCE-PR-T's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BCE-PR-T is on the same level as its industry peers.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as BCE-PR-T.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-T'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-T has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.41%, which is a nice return.
BCE-PR-T's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.39.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, BCE-PR-T pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.41% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-T has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-T has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
BCE-PR-T has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
43.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCE-PR-T. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
BCE-PR-T'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-T (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.5
-0.01 (-0.05%)
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 Cap18.18B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts64.55
Price Target22.68 (16.31%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.41% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP43.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
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)4.41%
PT rev (3m)8.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.17 | ||
| P/S | 0.74 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.49 | ||
| P/B | 0.81 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.54 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY14.87%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY13.95%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY21.75%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY40.17%
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 | 0.59 |
F-Score6
WACC4.2%
ROIC/WACC1.08
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-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%1.31%
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 4.99 PERP / BCE-PR-T.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BCE-PR-T stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to BCE-PR-T.CA.
What is the valuation status for BCE-PR-T stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BCE INC - BCECN 4.99 PERP (BCE-PR-T.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of BCE-PR-T stock?
BCE INC - BCECN 4.99 PERP (BCE-PR-T.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of BCE INC - BCECN 4.99 PERP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BCE INC - BCECN 4.99 PERP (BCE-PR-T.CA) is 6.72 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.81.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BCE-PR-T stock?
The dividend rating of BCE INC - BCECN 4.99 PERP (BCE-PR-T.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 43.52%.