BCE:NYE-BCE Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Telecom Services | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 49.18

Change

0.00 (0.00)%

Market Cap

USD 37.14B

Volume

0.69M

Analyst Target

USD 47.54
Analyst Rating

N/A

ducovest Verdict

Verdict

About

BCE Inc is a communications company, providing residential, business and wholesale customers with a solutions for all their communications needs. It has three business segments: Bell Wireline, Bell Wireless and Bell Media.

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ETFs Containing BCE

XDV:CA iShares Canadian Select D.. 4.61 % 0.55 %

+0.13 (+1.67%)

CAD 1.51B
XEI:CA iShares S&P/TSX Composite.. 4.58 % 0.22 %

+0.11 (+1.67%)

CAD 1.57B
ZWU:CA BMO Covered Call Utilitie.. 4.55 % 0.71 %

+0.03 (+1.67%)

CAD 1.75B
ZDV:CA BMO Canadian Dividend 4.41 % 0.38 %

+0.09 (+1.67%)

CAD 0.97B
TCLV:CA TD Q Canadian Low Volatil.. 4.35 % 0.00 %

+0.09 (+1.67%)

CAD 0.03B
RCD:CA RBC Quant Canadian Divide.. 3.92 % 0.43 %

-0.02 (1.67%)

CAD 0.14B
HAL:CA Horizons Active Cdn Divid.. 3.70 % 0.78 %

N/A

CAD 0.12B
XEN:CA iShares Jantzi Social Ind.. 2.87 % 0.55 %

+0.16 (+1.67%)

CAD 0.11B
ZPR:CA BMO Laddered Preferred Sh.. 2.56 % 0.50 %

-0.05 (1.67%)

CAD 1.50B
DXR:CA Dynamic Active Retirement.. 2.54 % 0.00 %

-0.13 (1.67%)

CAD 0.01B
TLV:CA Invesco S&P/TSX Composite.. 2.23 % 0.34 %

N/A

CAD 0.08B
CDZ:CA iShares S&P/TSX Canadian .. 1.95 % 0.66 %

+0.08 (+1.67%)

CAD 0.86B
GLDVD:SW UBS (Irl) ETF plc - S&P D.. 1.93 % 0.00 %

+0.16 (+1.67%)

USD 0.23B
RPF:CA RBC Canadian Preferred Sh.. 1.38 % 0.59 %

-0.10 (1.67%)

CAD 0.54B
DWX SPDR® S&P International .. 0.00 % 0.45 %

+0.31 (+1.67%)

USD 0.45B
DXM:CA 0.00 % 0.67 %

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

+0.34 (+1.67%)

USD 0.39B
IST 0.00 % 0.40 %

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PID Invesco International Div.. 0.00 % 0.54 %

+0.13 (+1.67%)

USD 0.93B
QCAN 0.00 % 0.30 %

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QXM:CA First Asset Morningstar N.. 0.00 % 0.58 %

+0.06 (+1.67%)

CAD 0.07B
RWW:CA 0.00 % 0.66 %

N/A

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ZWC:CA BMO Canadian High Dividen.. 0.00 % 0.72 %

+0.08 (+1.67%)

CAD 1.62B
FLRM:CA 0.00 % 0.33 %

N/A

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

+0.06 (+1.67%)

USD 0.23B
UBUM:XETRA UBS (Irl) plc – DJ Glob.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.06 (+1.67%)

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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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Telecom Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 6.11% 66% D+ 80% B-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 6.11% 66% D+ 80% B-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 12.77% 69% C- 66% D+
Dividend Return 6.83% 96% N/A 89% A-
Total Return 19.60% 72% C 74% C
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 11.09% 76% C+ 55% F
Dividend Return 32.07% 100% F 88% B+
Total Return 43.16% 91% A- 67% D+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 2.92% 55% F 51% F
Dividend Return 9.46% 68% D+ 66% D+
Total Return 6.54% 93% A 88% B+
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 9.99% 89% A- 71% C-
Risk Adjusted Return 94.65% 89% A- 80% B-
Market Capitalization 37.14B 88% B+ 94% A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Telecom Services) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 18.30 54% 35%
Price/Book Ratio 3.49 29% 26%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 7.25 28% 55%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio -3,289.29 100% 99%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 15.41% 74% 78%
Return on Invested Capital 11.81% 71% 76%
Return on Assets 6.01% 80% 81%
Debt to Equity Ratio 130.37% 43% 27%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

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.

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.

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.

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.

Negative free cash flow

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

Low Revenue Growth

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