BCE:CA:TSX-BCE Inc. (CAD)

EQUITY | Telecom Services | Toronto Stock Exchange

Last Closing

CAD 65.07

Change

-0.12 (-0.18)%

Market Cap

CAD 50.20B

Volume

1.88M

Analyst Target

CAD 63.40
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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Largest Industry Peers for Telecom Services

Symbol Name Price(Change) Market Cap
BCE-PH:CA Bce Inc Pref H

+0.10 (+0.53%)

CAD 68.56B
BCE-PJ:CA Bce Inc Pref J

-0.04 (-0.21%)

CAD 68.30B
BCE-PB:CA BCE Inc Pref AB

+0.01 (+0.05%)

CAD 68.04B
BCE-PT:CA Bce Inc Pref T

-0.11 (-0.63%)

CAD 67.99B
BCE-PL:CA BCE Inc Pref AL

N/A

CAD 67.96B
BCE-PD:CA Bce Inc Pref D

+0.06 (+0.32%)

CAD 67.95B
BCE-PY:CA BCE Inc Pref Y

+0.27 (+1.47%)

CAD 67.60B
BCE-PN:CA Bce Inc Pref N

+0.02 (+0.12%)

CAD 67.55B
BCE-PS:CA Bce Inc Pref S

N/A

CAD 67.28B
BCE-PZ:CA Bce Inc Pref Z

N/A

CAD 67.19B

ETFs Containing BCE:CA

DXM 0.00 % 1.50 %

N/A

N/A
QXM.A:CA 0.00 % 1.39 %

N/A

N/A
RWW:CA 0.00 % 0.66 %

N/A

N/A
WXM.A:CA 0.00 % 1.49 %

N/A

N/A
FST:CA First Trust Canadian Capi.. 0.00 % 0.66 %

-0.02 (0%)

CAD 0.04B
RWW-B:CA 0.00 % 0.00 %

N/A

N/A

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Telecom Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 8.16% 100% F 84% B
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 8.16% 100% F 84% B
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 12.91% 73% C 66% D+
Dividend Return 5.50% 100% F 92% A
Total Return 18.41% 82% B 75% C
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 17.58% 20% F 61% D-
Dividend Return 25.94% 100% F 83% B
Total Return 43.52% 40% F 69% C-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 3.36% 27% F 55% F
Dividend Return 8.40% 36% F 67% D+
Total Return 5.04% 100% F 86% B+
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 9.64% 91% A- 65% D
Risk Adjusted Return 87.19% 55% F 81% B-
Market Capitalization 50.20B 95% A 98% N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Telecom Services) Ratio vs. Market (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 18.30 5% 35%
Price/Book Ratio 3.42 23% 20%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 7.39 32% 52%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 8.83 32% 37%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 15.41% 29% 87%
Return on Invested Capital 11.56% 27% 83%
Return on Assets 6.01% 32% 86%
Debt to Equity Ratio 130.37% 41% 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 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:
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.

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 Earnings Growth

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

Low Revenue Growth

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