BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-Y.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-Y - CA05534B8511
19.15 CAD
+0.04 (+0.21%)
Overall BCE-PR-Y gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated BCE-PR-Y against 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. There are concerns on the financial health of BCE-PR-Y while its profitability can be described as average. BCE-PR-Y has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BCE-PR-Y was profitable.
In the past year BCE-PR-Y had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-Y has been profitable.
BCE-PR-Y had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-Y has a Return On Assets of 0.61%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-Y outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 2.40%, BCE-PR-Y perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-Y has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.04%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-Y outperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-Y had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.90%. This is in line with the industry average of 5.43%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.90%) for BCE-PR-Y 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.77%, BCE-PR-Y is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-Y's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BCE-PR-Y has a Operating Margin (22.50%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCE-PR-Y has remained more or less at the same level.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 67.94%, BCE-PR-Y is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-Y'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-Y is creating some value.
BCE-PR-Y has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
BCE-PR-Y has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-Y has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.56, we must say that BCE-PR-Y is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of BCE-PR-Y (0.56) is worse than 63.33% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-Y is 9.25, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCE-PR-Y, 9.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BCE-PR-Y's Debt to FCF ratio of 9.25 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-Y outperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-Y has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.80. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.80, BCE-PR-Y is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC4.21%
2.3 Liquidity
BCE-PR-Y has a Current Ratio of 0.61. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-Y is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BCE-PR-Y (0.61) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BCE-PR-Y has a Quick Ratio of 0.61. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-Y is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.57, BCE-PR-Y perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BCE-PR-Y shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -6.84%.
BCE-PR-Y shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% yearly.
BCE-PR-Y shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.66%.
BCE-PR-Y shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.51% yearly.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.52% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-Y 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 6.70, the valuation of BCE-PR-Y can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-Y indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BCE-PR-Y is cheaper than 73.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.83, BCE-PR-Y is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.97, the valuation of BCE-PR-Y can be described as very cheap.
BCE-PR-Y's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-Y is cheaper than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.68, BCE-PR-Y is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCE-PR-Y is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BCE-PR-Y indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BCE-PR-Y is cheaper than 73.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of BCE-PR-Y may justify a higher PE ratio.
BCE-PR-Y'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-Y has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.85%, which is a nice return.
BCE-PR-Y's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.57.
BCE-PR-Y's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.85% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-Y has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-Y has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
BCE-PR-Y pays out 739.72% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
BCE-PR-Y'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-Y (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.15
+0.04 (+0.21%)
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 Cap17.86B
Revenue(TTM)24.41B
Net Income(TTM)433.00M
Analysts55
Price Target20.77 (8.46%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.85% |
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)1.54%
PT rev (3m)8.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.97 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.39 | ||
| P/B | 0.99 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.2 |
EPS(TTM)2.86
EY14.93%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY14.34%
FCF(TTM)4.36
FCFY22.75%
OCF(TTM)8.03
OCFY41.91%
SpS26.17
BVpS19.37
TBVpS-9.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number35.31
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%
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-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
WACC4.21%
ROIC/WACC1.2
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%
BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP / BCE-PR-Y.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BCE-PR-Y stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BCE-PR-Y.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-Y.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of BCE-PR-Y stock?
BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-Y.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-Y.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-Y.CA) is 6.7 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.99.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for BCE-PR-Y stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BCE INC - BCECN 4.45 PERP (BCE-PR-Y.CA) is expected to decline by -10.6% in the next year.