BCE INC - BCECN 5.346 PERP (BCE-PR-Z.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-Z - CA05534B8289
20.42 CAD
+0.07 (+0.34%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BCE-PR-Z. BCE-PR-Z was compared to 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While BCE-PR-Z is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. BCE-PR-Z is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally BCE-PR-Z also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BCE-PR-Z had positive earnings in the past year.
BCE-PR-Z had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-Z has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-Z had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BCE-PR-Z has a Return On Assets (7.85%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BCE-PR-Z has a Return On Equity (27.48%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of BCE-PR-Z (4.52%) is worse than 65.52% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCE-PR-Z 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
The Profit Margin of BCE-PR-Z (25.21%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BCE-PR-Z's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BCE-PR-Z has a worse Operating Margin (22.38%) than 62.07% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-Z's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
BCE-PR-Z has a Gross Margin of 67.92%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCE-PR-Z outperforms 41.38% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BCE-PR-Z has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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-Z is still creating some value.
BCE-PR-Z has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BCE-PR-Z has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BCE-PR-Z is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.59, we must say that BCE-PR-Z is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of BCE-PR-Z (0.59) is better than 62.07% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-Z is 10.36, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCE-PR-Z, 10.36 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCE-PR-Z (10.36) is worse than 62.07% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57 is on the high side and indicates that BCE-PR-Z has dependencies on debt financing.
BCE-PR-Z has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.57) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.59 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC4.26%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BCE-PR-Z may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.58, BCE-PR-Z is doing worse than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BCE-PR-Z may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-Z has a worse Quick ratio (0.55) than 65.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BCE-PR-Z have decreased by -3.65% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.78% on average over the past years.
BCE-PR-Z shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.11%.
Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-Z shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.51% on average per year.
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-Z will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.21% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, BCE-PR-Z will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.13% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-10.6%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
EPS Next 5Y1.21%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.92%
Revenue Next 5Y2.13%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.04, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-Z.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as BCE-PR-Z.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-Z to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.31), we can say BCE-PR-Z is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.51, the valuation of BCE-PR-Z can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-Z is on the same level as its industry peers.
BCE-PR-Z is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BCE-PR-Z's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BCE-PR-Z is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.62 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-Z'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-Z has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.07%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.92, BCE-PR-Z pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, BCE-PR-Z pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.07% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCE-PR-Z has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
BCE-PR-Z has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
BCE-PR-Z has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
43.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCE-PR-Z. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of BCE-PR-Z is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP43.52%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
TSX:BCE-PR-Z (11/26/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
20.42
+0.07 (+0.34%)
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 Cap19.04B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts64.55
Price Target22.64 (10.87%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.07% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP43.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
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)5.47%
PT rev (3m)3.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.51 | ||
| P/S | 0.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.61 | ||
| P/B | 0.85 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.62 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY14.2%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY13.32%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY20.77%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY38.36%
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
WACC4.26%
ROIC/WACC1.06
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 5Y1.21%
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 5Y2.13%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.58%
EBIT Next 3Y26.41%
EBIT Next 5Y16.23%
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 5.346 PERP / BCE-PR-Z.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BCE INC - BCECN 5.346 PERP (BCE-PR-Z.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BCE-PR-Z.CA.
What is the valuation status of BCE INC - BCECN 5.346 PERP (BCE-PR-Z.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BCE INC - BCECN 5.346 PERP (BCE-PR-Z.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is BCE INC - BCECN 5.346 PERP (BCE-PR-Z.CA) stock?
BCE INC - BCECN 5.346 PERP (BCE-PR-Z.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for BCE-PR-Z stock?
The financial health rating of BCE INC - BCECN 5.346 PERP (BCE-PR-Z.CA) is 1 / 10.
Is the dividend of BCE INC - BCECN 5.346 PERP sustainable?
The dividend rating of BCE INC - BCECN 5.346 PERP (BCE-PR-Z.CA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 43.52%.