BCE-PT:CA:TSX-Bce Inc Pref T (CAD)

PREFERRED STOCK | Telecom Services |

Last Closing

CAD 16.45

Change

-0.14 (-0.84)%

Market Cap

CAD 64.24B

Volume

6.92K

Analyst Target

N/A
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About

BCE Inc., a communications company, provides wireless, wireline, Internet, and television (TV) services to residential, business, and wholesale customers in Canada. The company operates through two segments, Bell Communication and Technology Services, and Bell Media. The Bell Communication and Technology Services segment provides wireless products and services including mobile data and voice plans and devices; wireline products and services comprising data, including internet access, internet protocol television, cloud-based services, and business solutions, as well as voice, and other communication services and products; and satellite TV and connectivity services for residential, small and medium-sized business, government, and large enterprise customers. This segment also buys and sells local telephone, long distance, and data and other services from or to resellers and other carriers; and operates consumer electronics retail stores. The Bell Media segment provides conventional TV, specialty TV, pay TV, streaming services, digital media services, radio broadcasting services, and out-of-home advertising services. BCE Inc. was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Verdun, Canada. Address: Building A, Verdun, QC, Canada, H3E 3B3

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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 66.24B
BCE-PZ:CA Bce Inc Pref Z

-0.02 (-0.11%)

CAD 65.86B
BCE-PL:CA BCE Inc Pref AL

-0.05 (-0.32%)

CAD 64.71B
BCE-PQ:CA Bce Inc Pref Q

-0.04 (-0.18%)

CAD 63.03B
BCE-PF:CA BCE Inc Pref AF

+0.13 (+0.80%)

CAD 62.11B
BCE-PM:CA Bce Inc Pref M

-0.26 (-1.68%)

CAD 61.96B
BCE-PJ:CA Bce Inc Pref J

+0.02 (+0.12%)

CAD 61.35B
BCE-PB:CA BCE Inc Pref AB

-0.08 (-0.47%)

CAD 61.33B
BCE-PS:CA Bce Inc Pref S

-0.03 (-0.18%)

CAD 61.14B
BCE-PH:CA Bce Inc Pref H

N/A

CAD 60.68B

ETFs Containing BCE-PT:CA

N/A

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 -1.73% 48% F 17% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -1.73% 48% F 23% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 9.67% 62% D 32% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 9.67% 62% D 36% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 14.16% 95% A 48% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 14.16% 95% A 49% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 12.23% 100% F 75% C
Dividend Return 14.25% 100% F 75% C
Total Return 2.02% 39% F 57% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 32.74% 3% F 26% F
Risk Adjusted Return 43.52% 76% C+ 56% F
Market Capitalization 64.24B 90% A- 98% 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:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

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.

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.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
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.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

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.