BCE-PF:CA:TSX-BCE Inc Pref AF (CAD)

PREFERRED STOCK | Telecom Services |

Last Closing

CAD 16.81

Change

+0.14 (+0.84)%

Market Cap

CAD 62.83B

Volume

2.60K

Analyst Target

N/A
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Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Largest Industry Peers for Telecom Services

Symbol Name Price(Change) Market Cap
BCE-PN:CA Bce Inc Pref N

N/A

CAD 64.49B
BCE-PL:CA BCE Inc Pref AL

N/A

CAD 64.18B
BCE-PZ:CA Bce Inc Pref Z

N/A

CAD 62.19B
BCE-PT:CA Bce Inc Pref T

N/A

CAD 61.59B
BCE-PQ:CA Bce Inc Pref Q

N/A

CAD 61.21B
BCE-PM:CA Bce Inc Pref M

N/A

CAD 59.84B
BCE-PB:CA BCE Inc Pref AB

N/A

CAD 58.49B
BCE-PH:CA Bce Inc Pref H

N/A

CAD 58.40B
BCE-PD:CA Bce Inc Pref D

N/A

CAD 58.10B
BCE-PK:CA BCE Inc Pref AK

N/A

CAD 58.02B

ETFs Containing BCE-PF:CA

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Telecom Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 5.39% 76% C+ 34% F
Dividend Return 3.03% 42% F 67% D+
Total Return 8.42% 72% C 38% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 10.52% 62% D 40% F
Dividend Return 6.35% 58% F 87% B+
Total Return 16.87% 69% C- 49% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 14.59% 90% A- 49% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 14.59% 52% F 41% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 6.13% 66% D+ 60% D-
Dividend Return 8.87% 62% D 63% D
Total Return 2.74% 75% C 67% D+
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 23.64% 34% F 38% F
Risk Adjusted Return 37.51% 69% C- 57% F
Market Capitalization 62.83B 79% B- 97% N/A

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.