BCE:NYE-BCE Inc (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Telecom Services |

Last Closing

USD 22.87

Change

-0.03 (-0.13)%

Market Cap

USD 21.13B

Volume

3.52M

Analyst Target

USD 47.54
Analyst Rating

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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.

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ETFs Containing BCE

HUTS:CA Hamilton Enhanced Utiliti.. 9.19 % 0.00 %

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CAD 0.13B
UMAX:CA Hamilton Utilities YIELD .. 7.83 % 0.00 %

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UTIL:CA Global X Canadian Utility.. 7.30 % 0.00 %

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CAD 0.02B
ZDV:CA BMO Canadian Dividend 4.02 % 0.38 %

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CAD 1.10B
ZPR:CA BMO Laddered Preferred Sh.. 2.31 % 0.50 %

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CAD 1.39B
GLDVD:SW UBS (Irl) ETF plc - S&P D.. 1.57 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.11B
DWX SPDR® S&P International .. 0.00 % 0.45 %

+0.12 (+0.00%)

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DXM:CA 0.00 % 0.67 %

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IDLV Invesco S&P International.. 0.00 % 0.25 %

+0.08 (+0.00%)

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IST 0.00 % 0.40 %

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QCAN 0.00 % 0.30 %

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RPF:CA RBC Canadian Preferred Sh.. 0.00 % 0.59 %

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RWW:CA 0.00 % 0.66 %

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DCP:CA Desjardins Canadian Prefe.. 0.00 % 0.53 %

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CAD 0.04B
ZWC:CA BMO Canadian High Dividen.. 0.00 % 0.72 %

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CAD 1.66B
FLRM:CA 0.00 % 0.33 %

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UBUM:F UBS (Irl) ETF Public Limi.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.11B
UBUM:XETRA UBS (Irl) plc – DJ Glob.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.17B
RWW-B:CA 0.00 % 0.00 %

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FCMI:CA Fidelity Canadian Monthly.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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CAD 7.48M
FST-A:CA 0.00 % 0.00 %

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DXR:CA Dynamic Active Retirement.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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CAD 0.01B

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 -41.92% 9% A- 5% F
Dividend Return 7.43% 88% B+ 84% B
Total Return -34.50% 9% A- 6% D-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -41.58% 9% A- 5% F
Dividend Return 7.47% 88% B+ 84% B
Total Return -34.11% 9% A- 6% D-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -50.64% 16% F 10% F
Dividend Return 29.91% 76% C+ 82% B
Total Return -20.73% 36% F 16% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -4.20% 31% F 14% F
Dividend Return 0.74% 38% F 25% F
Total Return 4.95% 81% B- 82% B
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 17.74% 88% B+ 61% D-
Risk Adjusted Return 4.19% 38% F 23% F
Market Capitalization 21.13B 89% A- 91% 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 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 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.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

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.

Positive free cash flow

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

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

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 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.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

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

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.