BCE:NYE-BCE Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Telecom Services | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 33.98

Change

-0.28 (-0.82)%

Market Cap

USD 37.14B

Volume

3.53M

Analyst Target

USD 47.54
Analyst Rating

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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

UMAX:CA Hamilton Utilities Yield .. 7.72 % 0.00 %

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CAD 0.26B
TCLV:CA TD Q Canadian Low Volatil.. 4.35 % 0.00 %

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CAD 0.03B
HAL:CA 3.70 % 0.78 %

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PID Invesco International Div.. 3.57 % 0.54 %

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USD 0.88B
DXR:CA Dynamic Active Retirement.. 2.54 % 0.00 %

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CAD 0.01B
CDZ:CA iShares S&P/TSX Canadian .. 1.95 % 0.66 %

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

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USD 0.23B
DWX SPDR® S&P International .. 0.00 % 0.45 %

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USD 0.45B
DXM:CA 0.00 % 0.67 %

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

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USD 0.39B
IST 0.00 % 0.40 %

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QCAN 0.00 % 0.30 %

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

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CAD 0.07B
RCD:CA RBC Quant Canadian Divide.. 0.00 % 0.43 %

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CAD 0.14B
RPF:CA RBC Canadian Preferred Sh.. 0.00 % 0.59 %

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CAD 0.54B
RWW:CA 0.00 % 0.66 %

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TLV:CA Invesco S&P/TSX Composite.. 0.00 % 0.34 %

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CAD 0.08B
XDV:CA iShares Canadian Select D.. 0.00 % 0.55 %

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CAD 1.51B
XEI:CA iShares S&P/TSX Composite.. 0.00 % 0.22 %

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CAD 1.57B
XEN:CA iShares Jantzi Social Ind.. 0.00 % 0.55 %

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CAD 0.11B
ZDV:CA BMO Canadian Dividend 0.00 % 0.38 %

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CAD 0.97B
ZPR:CA BMO Laddered Preferred Sh.. 0.00 % 0.50 %

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CAD 1.50B
ZWU:CA BMO Covered Call Utilitie.. 0.00 % 0.71 %

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CAD 1.75B
ZWC:CA BMO Canadian High Dividen.. 0.00 % 0.72 %

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CAD 1.61B
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 0.23B
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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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 -13.71% 21% F 8% B-
Dividend Return 1.88% 78% C+ 81% B-
Total Return -11.83% 26% F 9% A-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -24.59% 24% F 10% F
Dividend Return 3.25% 33% F 49% F
Total Return -21.34% 24% F 10% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -23.45% 54% F 21% F
Dividend Return 27.47% 90% A- 83% B
Total Return 4.02% 64% D 31% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -1.71% 58% F 34% F
Dividend Return 3.67% 67% D+ 47% F
Total Return 5.38% 74% C 84% B
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 14.89% 88% B+ 69% C-
Risk Adjusted Return 24.66% 76% C+ 50% F
Market Capitalization 37.14B 78% C+ 92% 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 39% 40%
Price/Book Ratio 2.56 32% 33%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 3.93 28% 62%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 6.08 34% 56%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 10.81% 54% 61%
Return on Invested Capital 8.24% 54% 59%
Return on Assets 4.96% 74% 72%
Debt to Equity Ratio 153.91% 31% 20%

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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.

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:
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.

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.

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 Revenue Growth

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