BCE INC - BCECN 5.346 PERP (BCE-PR-Z.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:BCE-PR-Z - CA05534B8289
20.22 CAD
-0.05 (-0.25%)
Overall BCE-PR-Z gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated BCE-PR-Z against 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. BCE-PR-Z may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. BCE-PR-Z has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BCE-PR-Z was profitable.
In the past year BCE-PR-Z had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years BCE-PR-Z has 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 worse Return On Assets (0.61%) than 73.33% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-Z has a Return On Equity of 2.40%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-Z underperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.04%, BCE-PR-Z is doing worse than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCE-PR-Z is in line with the industry average of 5.44%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.04%) for BCE-PR-Z is above the 3 year average (4.90%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
BCE-PR-Z's Profit Margin of 1.77% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-Z is outperformed by 73.33% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-Z's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 22.50%, BCE-PR-Z is not doing good in the industry: 73.33% 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's Gross Margin of 67.94% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-Z is outperformed by 66.67% 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 | 22.5% | ||
| 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
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.
BCE-PR-Z has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
BCE-PR-Z has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
BCE-PR-Z has an Altman-Z score of 0.57. This is a bad value and indicates that BCE-PR-Z is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
BCE-PR-Z's Altman-Z score of 0.57 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCE-PR-Z outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-Z has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.25. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE-PR-Z would need 9.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BCE-PR-Z has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (9.25) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-Z has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.80. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.80, BCE-PR-Z is doing worse than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.57 |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC4.36%
2.3 Liquidity
BCE-PR-Z has a Current Ratio of 0.61. 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.
The Current ratio of BCE-PR-Z (0.61) is worse than 73.33% of its industry peers.
BCE-PR-Z has a Quick Ratio of 0.61. 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 Quick ratio of 0.57. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCE-PR-Z underperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BCE-PR-Z have decreased by -6.84% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BCE-PR-Z 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-Z is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.28% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.16% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-10.34%
EPS Next 2Y-4.86%
EPS Next 3Y-3.11%
EPS Next 5Y1.28%
Revenue Next Year1.67%
Revenue Next 2Y2.26%
Revenue Next 3Y1.79%
Revenue Next 5Y2.16%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.07 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BCE-PR-Z.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-Z indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: BCE-PR-Z is more expensive than 60.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BCE-PR-Z to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.84), we can say BCE-PR-Z is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.35, 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 indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: BCE-PR-Z is more expensive than 60.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BCE-PR-Z is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.48, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BCE-PR-Z indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: BCE-PR-Z is more expensive than 63.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BCE-PR-Z is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 63.33% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.29 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCE-PR-Z's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.11% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.86%
EPS Next 3Y-3.11%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BCE-PR-Z has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.13%, which is a nice return.
BCE-PR-Z's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.14.
BCE-PR-Z's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.13% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
BCE-PR-Z pays out 739.72% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
BCE-PR-Z's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP739.72%
EPS Next 2Y-4.86%
EPS Next 3Y-3.11%
TSX:BCE-PR-Z (9/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
20.22
-0.05 (-0.25%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.35%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap18.86B
Analysts53.91
Price Target21.87 (8.16%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.13% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP739.72%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
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)-1.16%
PT rev (3m)10.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.52%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.84%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.92%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.78%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.35 | ||
| P/S | 0.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.52 | ||
| P/B | 1.04 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.29 |
EPS(TTM)2.86
EY14.14%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY13.61%
FCF(TTM)4.36
FCFY21.54%
OCF(TTM)8.03
OCFY39.69%
SpS26.17
BVpS19.37
TBVpS-9.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.14%
ROICexcg 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 | 0.57 |
F-Score5
WACC4.36%
ROIC/WACC1.16
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-10.34%
EPS Next 2Y-4.86%
EPS Next 3Y-3.11%
EPS Next 5Y1.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%1.33%
Revenue Next Year1.67%
Revenue Next 2Y2.26%
Revenue Next 3Y1.79%
Revenue Next 5Y2.16%
EBIT growth 1Y0.22%
EBIT growth 3Y1.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.41%
EBIT Next Year91.5%
EBIT Next 3Y25.46%
EBIT Next 5Y15.75%
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%