BCE INC - BCECN 5.346 PERP (BCE-PR-Z.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BCE-PR-Z - CA05534B8289
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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BCE-PR-Z. BCE-PR-Z was compared to 28 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. BCE-PR-Z has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. 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.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-Z has been profitable.
In the past 5 years BCE-PR-Z always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.85%, BCE-PR-Z is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-Z has a Return On Equity (27.48%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of BCE-PR-Z (4.52%) is worse than 67.86% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BCE-PR-Z is in line with the industry average of 5.05%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 25.21%, BCE-PR-Z is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCE-PR-Z has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 22.38%, BCE-PR-Z is not doing good in the industry: 64.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCE-PR-Z has remained more or less at the same level.
BCE-PR-Z has a worse Gross Margin (67.92%) than 60.71% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-Z'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
BCE-PR-Z 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-Z has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
BCE-PR-Z has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BCE-PR-Z has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BCE-PR-Z has an Altman-Z score of 0.60. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-Z is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.60, BCE-PR-Z is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.86% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-Z has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.36. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-Z would need 10.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 10.36, BCE-PR-Z is not doing good in the industry: 64.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
BCE-PR-Z has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external 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 | 0.6 |
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC4.3%
2.3 Liquidity
BCE-PR-Z has a Current Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-Z is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.58, BCE-PR-Z is doing worse than 67.86% of the companies in the same industry.
BCE-PR-Z has a Quick Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-Z is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BCE-PR-Z has a worse Quick ratio (0.55) than 67.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BCE-PR-Z shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.65%.
BCE-PR-Z shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.78% yearly.
Looking at the last year, BCE-PR-Z shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.11% in the last year.
BCE-PR-Z shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.51% yearly.
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
BCE-PR-Z is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.21% yearly.
BCE-PR-Z is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.13% yearly.
EPS Next Y-9.15%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
EPS Next 5Y1.21%
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y2.13%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.24, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-Z.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-Z is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.51. BCE-PR-Z is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.72, the valuation of BCE-PR-Z can be described as very cheap.
BCE-PR-Z's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
BCE-PR-Z's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.13.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BCE-PR-Z is on the same level as its industry peers.
BCE-PR-Z's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-Z's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.30% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.27%, BCE-PR-Z is a good candidate for dividend investing.
BCE-PR-Z's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.23.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, BCE-PR-Z pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.27% |
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-3.3%
TSX:BCE-PR-Z (12/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.58B
Revenue(TTM)24.49B
Net Income(TTM)6.17B
Analysts65.45
Price Target23.71 (12.9%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.27% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP43.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-DateN/A
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)4.74%
PT rev (3m)10.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.61%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.72 | ||
| P/S | 0.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.68 | ||
| P/B | 0.87 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.67 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY13.81%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY12.95%
FCF(TTM)4.24
FCFY20.2%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY37.3%
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 | 0.6 |
F-Score6
WACC4.3%
ROIC/WACC1.05
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-9.15%
EPS Next 2Y-5.41%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
EPS Next 5Y1.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.31%
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y2.13%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year94.99%
EBIT Next 3Y26.65%
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 for BCE-PR-Z 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.
What are the PE and PB ratios of BCE INC - BCECN 5.346 PERP (BCE-PR-Z.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BCE INC - BCECN 5.346 PERP (BCE-PR-Z.CA) is 7.24 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.87.
What is the financial health of BCE INC - BCECN 5.346 PERP (BCE-PR-Z.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of BCE INC - BCECN 5.346 PERP (BCE-PR-Z.CA) is 1 / 10.