BCE INC - BCECN 4.7 PERP (BCE-PR-Y.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BCE-PR-Y - CA05534B8511
19.04 CAD
+0.04 (+0.21%)
Taking everything into account, BCE-PR-Y scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BCE-PR-Y was compared to 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While BCE-PR-Y has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. BCE-PR-Y is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BCE-PR-Y had positive earnings in the past year.
BCE-PR-Y had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
BCE-PR-Y had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
BCE-PR-Y had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-Y's Return On Assets of 0.61% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-Y outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BCE-PR-Y (2.40%) is better than 79.31% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.04%, BCE-PR-Y belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BCE-PR-Y is in line with the industry average of 5.46%.
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 1.77%, BCE-PR-Y is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.31% 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 of 22.50%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCE-PR-Y outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-Y's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 67.94%, BCE-PR-Y belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.21% 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
BCE-PR-Y has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-Y has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, BCE-PR-Y has more shares outstanding
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 82.76% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-Y has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.25. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-Y would need 9.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-Y (9.25) is better than 82.76% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.80 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-Y has dependencies on debt financing.
BCE-PR-Y has a better Debt to Equity ratio (1.80) than 93.10% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC4.21%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.61 indicates that BCE-PR-Y may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.61, BCE-PR-Y is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.57, BCE-PR-Y is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BCE-PR-Y have decreased by -6.84% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-Y shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.66% in the past 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
BCE-PR-Y is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.52% yearly.
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.66, 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 rather cheap valuation: BCE-PR-Y is cheaper than 93.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BCE-PR-Y's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.10.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.93, the valuation of BCE-PR-Y can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCE-PR-Y is valued cheaper than 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.52. BCE-PR-Y is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCE-PR-Y is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.66% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BCE-PR-Y's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BCE-PR-Y is cheaper than 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.19 |
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 6.84%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.50, BCE-PR-Y is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, BCE-PR-Y pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.84% |
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
739.72% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCE-PR-Y. 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 (10/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.04
+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 Cap17.76B
Revenue(TTM)24.41B
Net Income(TTM)433.00M
Analysts55
Price Target21.2 (11.34%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.84% |
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)3.63%
PT rev (3m)10.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.93 | ||
| 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
EY15.02%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY14.42%
FCF(TTM)4.36
FCFY22.88%
OCF(TTM)8.03
OCFY42.15%
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 4.7 PERP / BCE-PR-Y.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BCE-PR-Y stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BCE-PR-Y.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for BCE INC - BCECN 4.7 PERP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to BCE INC - BCECN 4.7 PERP (BCE-PR-Y.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of BCE-PR-Y stock?
BCE INC - BCECN 4.7 PERP (BCE-PR-Y.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of BCE INC - BCECN 4.7 PERP (BCE-PR-Y.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BCE INC - BCECN 4.7 PERP (BCE-PR-Y.CA) is 6.66 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.98.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for BCE-PR-Y stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BCE INC - BCECN 4.7 PERP (BCE-PR-Y.CA) is expected to decline by -10.6% in the next year.