(BCE) BCE - Ratings and Ratios
Wireless, Internet, Television, Streaming, Voice Services
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Description: BCE BCE
BCE Inc. is a Canadian communications company offering a diverse range of services including wireless, wireline, internet, streaming, and television services to various customer segments. Its operations are divided into two main segments: Bell Communication and Technology Services, and Bell Media. The former provides a broad array of wireless and wireline services, including mobile data and voice plans, internet access, and business solutions, while the latter focuses on media services such as video, audio, and digital media.
From a strategic perspective, BCE Inc.s diversified service portfolio positions it well within the Canadian telecommunications market, allowing it to cater to a wide customer base ranging from residential users to large enterprises. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that could be of interest include its Average Revenue Per User (ARPU), churn rate, and capital expenditure as a percentage of revenue. These metrics can provide insights into the companys ability to generate revenue from its customer base, retain customers, and invest in its infrastructure.
Analyzing BCE Inc.s financial health, its market capitalization stands at approximately $21.063 billion USD, with a forward P/E ratio of 11.17, suggesting potential for growth. The Return on Equity (RoE) of 3.15% indicates the companys profitability in generating income from shareholders equity. Other relevant financial KPIs could include its debt-to-equity ratio and interest coverage ratio, which can offer insights into its financial leverage and ability to meet its interest payments.
Operationally, BCE Inc.s ability to expand its service offerings, such as advancing its 5G network and enhancing its streaming services, will be crucial. Monitoring its subscriber growth, particularly in high-growth areas like wireless and internet services, will be essential. Furthermore, the performance of its Bell Media segment, in terms of advertising revenue and content creation, will also be a significant factor in its overall financial performance.
BCE Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 22,891m |
| Sub-Industry | Integrated Telecommunication Services |
| IPO / Inception | 1982-11-15 |
BCE Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | -56.8% |
| Fundamental | 48.8% |
| Dividend Rating | 70.9% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -36.2% |
| Analyst Rating | 2.94 of 5 |
BCE Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 11.73% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 9.10% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 3.42% |
| Payout Consistency | 96.3% |
| Payout Ratio | 2.7% |
BCE Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 77.3% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -40.1% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -57.7% |
| CAGR 5y | -13.98% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | -0.29 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | -0.70 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.91 |
| Alpha | -45.73 |
| Beta | 0.970 |
| Volatility | 17.76% |
| Current Volume | 2360.7k |
| Average Volume 20d | 2650.8k |
| Stop Loss | 23.4 (-3.1%) |
| Signal | -0.61 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 3.0
| Net Income (602.0m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 1.46b TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.05 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 1.47pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue -18.47% (prev -18.48%; Δ 0.01pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.10 (>3.0%) and CFO 7.24b > Net Income 602.0m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (37.05b) to EBITDA (8.14b) ratio: 4.55 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 0.61 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (930.9m) change vs 12m ago 2.04% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 67.94% (prev 58.57%; Δ 9.37pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 33.58% (prev 33.09%; Δ 0.49pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 1.75 (EBITDA TTM 8.14b / Interest Expense TTM 1.75b) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' -0.25
| (A) -0.06 = (Total Current Assets 7.07b - Total Current Liabilities 11.57b) / Total Assets 71.13b |
| (B) -0.12 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -8.38b / Total Assets 71.13b |
| (C) 0.04 = EBIT TTM 3.07b / Avg Total Assets 72.69b |
| (D) 0.25 = Book Value of Equity 13.35b / Total Liabilities 52.76b |
| Total Rating: -0.25 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 48.80
| 1. Piotroski 3.0pt = -2.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 5.55% = 2.78 |
| 3. FCF Margin 15.63% = 3.91 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 2.08 = 0.65 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 4.61 = -2.50 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC -2.34% = -2.92 |
| 7. RoE 3.43% = 0.29 |
| 8. Rev. Trend -16.37% = -0.82 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 0.37% = 0.05 |
| 10. EPS Trend -25.33% = -0.63 |
| 11. EPS CAGR 0.0% = 0.0 |
What is the price of BCE shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.94%, over one month by -4.77%, over three months by +7.91% and over the past year by -24.55%.
Is BCE a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of BCE is around 24.56 USD . This means that BCE is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 1.66%.
Is BCE a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 1
- Buy: 3
- Hold: 8
- Sell: 4
- Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecasts/targets for the BCE price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 25.6 | 6.1% |
| Analysts Target Price | 25.6 | 6.1% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 26.4 | 9.4% |
Last update: 2025-09-05 04:34
BCE Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 510.0m CAD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 74.3333
P/E Forward = 12.3762
P/S = 0.9378
P/B = 2.1478
P/EG = 0.2293
Beta = 0.654
Revenue TTM = 24.41b CAD
EBIT TTM = 3.07b CAD
EBITDA TTM = 8.14b CAD
Long Term Debt = 32.52b CAD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 5.04b CAD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 37.56b CAD (Calculated: Short Term 5.04b + Long Term 32.52b)
Net Debt = 37.05b CAD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 68.72b CAD (31.67b + Debt 37.56b - CCE 510.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 1.75 (Ebit TTM 3.07b / Interest Expense TTM 1.75b)
FCF Yield = 5.55% (FCF TTM 3.81b / Enterprise Value 68.72b)
FCF Margin = 15.63% (FCF TTM 3.81b / Revenue TTM 24.41b)
Net Margin = 2.47% (Net Income TTM 602.0m / Revenue TTM 24.41b)
Gross Margin = 67.94% ((Revenue TTM 24.41b - Cost of Revenue TTM 7.82b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 5.15 (Enterprise Value 68.72b / Book Value Of Equity 13.35b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.18% (Interest Expense 442.0m / Debt 37.56b)
Taxrate = 60.61% (577.0m / 952.0m)
NOPAT = 1.21b (EBIT 3.07b * (1 - 60.61%))
Current Ratio = 0.61 (Total Current Assets 7.07b / Total Current Liabilities 11.57b)
Debt / Equity = 2.08 (Debt 37.56b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 18.07b)
Debt / EBITDA = 4.61 (Net Debt 37.05b / EBITDA 8.14b)
Debt / FCF = 9.85 (Debt 37.56b / FCF TTM 3.81b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 17.54b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 0.85% (Net Income 602.0m, Total Assets 71.13b )
RoE = 3.43% (Net Income TTM 602.0m / Total Stockholder Equity 17.54b)
RoCE = 6.13% (Ebit 3.07b / (Equity 17.54b + L.T.Debt 32.52b))
RoIC = 2.30% (NOPAT 1.21b / Invested Capital 52.55b)
WACC = 4.64% (E(31.67b)/V(69.23b) * Re(9.59%)) + (D(37.56b)/V(69.23b) * Rd(1.18%) * (1-Tc(0.61)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 47.92 | Cagr: 0.18%
Discount Rate = 9.59% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 76.58% ; FCFE base≈3.44b ; Y1≈4.25b ; Y5≈7.25b
Fair Price DCF = 100.4 (DCF Value 93.62b / Shares Outstanding 932.5m; 5y FCF grow 25.0% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: -16.37 | Revenue CAGR: 0.37%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: -0.36
EPS Correlation: -25.33 | EPS CAGR: 0.0%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: 18.63
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