BCE INC (BCE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:BCE • CA05534B7604

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This BCE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. BCE Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year BCE was profitable.
  • In the past year BCE had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years BCE has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years BCE had a positive operating cash flow.
BCE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBCE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

1.2 Ratios

  • BCE has a Return On Assets of 7.87%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCE outperforms 91.89% of its industry peers.
  • BCE has a Return On Equity of 27.39%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCE outperforms 94.59% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.99%, BCE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BCE is in line with the industry average of 6.00%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.87%
ROE 27.39%
ROIC 4.99%
ROA(3y)3.66%
ROA(5y)3.79%
ROE(3y)12.87%
ROE(5y)12.56%
ROIC(3y)5.24%
ROIC(5y)5.38%
BCE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBCE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • BCE has a better Profit Margin (25.77%) than 94.59% of its industry peers.
  • BCE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 22.15%, BCE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.19% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCE has remained more or less at the same level.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 68.45%, BCE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BCE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.15%
PM (TTM) 25.77%
GM 68.45%
OM growth 3Y-0.74%
OM growth 5Y-0.52%
PM growth 3Y31.88%
PM growth 5Y18.74%
GM growth 3Y0.03%
GM growth 5Y-0.32%
BCE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBCE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. BCE Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • BCE 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 has more shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for BCE has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for BCE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
BCE Yearly Shares OutstandingBCE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M
BCE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBCE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.70, we must say that BCE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • BCE's Altman-Z score of 0.70 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCE is outperformed by 70.27% of its industry peers.
  • BCE has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.50. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCE would need 12.50 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • BCE has a Debt to FCF ratio (12.50) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.52 is on the high side and indicates that BCE has dependencies on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.52, BCE is not doing good in the industry: 70.27% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.52
Debt/FCF 12.5
Altman-Z 0.7
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC4.61%
BCE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBCE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BCE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.58, BCE is doing worse than 91.89% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BCE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of BCE (0.55) is worse than 91.89% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.58
Quick Ratio 0.55
BCE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBCE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B

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3. BCE Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for BCE have decreased by -7.89% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, BCE shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -1.57% on average per year.
  • BCE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.24%.
  • BCE shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.35% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.89%
EPS 3Y-5.8%
EPS 5Y-1.57%
EPS Q2Q%-12.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.24%
Revenue growth 3Y0.4%
Revenue growth 5Y1.35%
Sales Q2Q%-0.28%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, BCE will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.36% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.92% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-7.42%
EPS Next 2Y-1.36%
EPS Next 3Y1.55%
EPS Next 5Y5.36%
Revenue Next Year2.04%
Revenue Next 2Y1.87%
Revenue Next 3Y2.05%
Revenue Next 5Y0.92%

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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
BCE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBCE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 10B 20B 30B
BCE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBCE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3

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4. BCE Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.46, which indicates a very decent valuation of BCE.
  • BCE's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BCE is cheaper than 83.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BCE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.91.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.40, the valuation of BCE can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCE is valued a bit cheaper than 75.68% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BCE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.99.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.46
Fwd PE 12.4
BCE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBCE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BCE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BCE is cheaper than 67.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • BCE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BCE is cheaper than 81.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.13
EV/EBITDA 6.63
BCE Per share dataBCE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The excellent profitability rating of BCE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.36%
EPS Next 3Y1.55%

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5. BCE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • BCE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.31%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.22, BCE pays a better dividend. On top of this BCE pays more dividend than 86.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, BCE pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.31%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of BCE decreases each year by -7.24%.
  • BCE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.24%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
BCE Yearly Dividends per shareBCE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0 0 0 0

5.3 Sustainability

  • 34.53% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCE. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP34.53%
EPS Next 2Y-1.36%
EPS Next 3Y1.55%
BCE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBCE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B
BCE Dividend Payout.BCE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BCE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BCE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

BCE INC

NYSE:BCE (4/28/2026, 8:14:30 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Industry Strength62.99
Industry Growth35.82
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)05-07
Inst Owners51.67%
Inst Owner Change0.03%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap21.91B
Revenue(TTM)24.47B
Net Income(TTM)6.30B
Analysts67.62
Price Target27.33 (16.3%)
Short Float %1.84%
Short Ratio5.18
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.31%
Yearly Dividend1.73
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.24%
DP34.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-16
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.6%
Min EPS beat(2)7.87%
Max EPS beat(2)9.34%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.91%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(4)10.64%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.85%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)2.62%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.78%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.42%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.19%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.09%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.02%
PT rev (1m)0.88%
PT rev (3m)3.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.78%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1177.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.46
Fwd PE 12.4
P/S 1.22
P/FCF 9.13
P/OCF 4.29
P/B 1.3
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.63
EPS(TTM)2.05
EY8.72%
EPS(NY)1.9
Fwd EY8.07%
FCF(TTM)2.57
FCFY10.96%
OCF(TTM)5.48
OCFY23.31%
SpS19.19
BVpS18.05
TBVpS-5.84
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number28.8539 (22.78%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.87%
ROE 27.39%
ROCE 8.05%
ROIC 4.99%
ROICexc 5.01%
ROICexgc 9.19%
OM 22.15%
PM (TTM) 25.77%
GM 68.45%
FCFM 13.42%
ROA(3y)3.66%
ROA(5y)3.79%
ROE(3y)12.87%
ROE(5y)12.56%
ROIC(3y)5.24%
ROIC(5y)5.38%
ROICexc(3y)5.37%
ROICexc(5y)5.46%
ROICexgc(3y)9.69%
ROICexgc(5y)9.86%
ROCE(3y)8.9%
ROCE(5y)9.07%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.98%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.2%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.76%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.73%
OM growth 3Y-0.74%
OM growth 5Y-0.52%
PM growth 3Y31.88%
PM growth 5Y18.74%
GM growth 3Y0.03%
GM growth 5Y-0.32%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.52
Debt/FCF 12.5
Debt/EBITDA 3.27
Cap/Depr 70.69%
Cap/Sales 15.13%
Interest Coverage 3
Cash Conversion 65.56%
Profit Quality 52.09%
Current Ratio 0.58
Quick Ratio 0.55
Altman-Z 0.7
F-Score7
WACC4.61%
ROIC/WACC1.08
Cap/Depr(3y)85.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)93.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)17.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)18.89%
Profit Quality(3y)635.17%
Profit Quality(5y)427.95%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.89%
EPS 3Y-5.8%
EPS 5Y-1.57%
EPS Q2Q%-12.66%
EPS Next Y-7.42%
EPS Next 2Y-1.36%
EPS Next 3Y1.55%
EPS Next 5Y5.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.24%
Revenue growth 3Y0.4%
Revenue growth 5Y1.35%
Sales Q2Q%-0.28%
Revenue Next Year2.04%
Revenue Next 2Y1.87%
Revenue Next 3Y2.05%
Revenue Next 5Y0.92%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.31%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.34%
EBIT growth 5Y0.82%
EBIT Next Year103.95%
EBIT Next 3Y29.05%
EBIT Next 5Y16.86%
FCF growth 1Y17.92%
FCF growth 3Y1.06%
FCF growth 5Y-1.58%
OCF growth 1Y-3.13%
OCF growth 3Y-5.64%
OCF growth 5Y-2.07%

BCE INC / BCE Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BCE INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BCE.


What is the valuation status for BCE stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to BCE INC (BCE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for BCE INC?

BCE INC (BCE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of BCE INC (BCE) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BCE INC (BCE) is 11.46 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.3.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for BCE stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BCE INC (BCE) is expected to decline by -7.42% in the next year.