BCE Inc.
New York Stock ExchangeTotal Valuation
BCE Inc. carries a market capitalization of 22.07B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 73.30B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.
| Market Cap | 22.07B |
| Enterprise Value | 73.30B |
Share Statistics
BCE Inc. currently has 932.53M shares outstanding.
| Shares Outstanding | 932.53M |
| Owned by Insiders (%) | N/A |
| Owned by Institutions (%) | N/A |
Valuation Ratios
BCE Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 4.54. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.15, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.38.
| PE Ratio | 4.54 |
| PS Ratio | 1.15 |
| PB Ratio | 1.38 |
| P/TBV Ratio | -2.75 |
| P/FCF Ratio | 4.19 |
| P/OCF Ratio | 4.19 |
Enterprise Valuation
On an enterprise value basis, BCE Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 6.81 and an EV/FCF ratio of 8.81. The EV/Sales ratio of 2.96 reflects the premium investors are willing to pay for the company's revenue stream, while the EV/EBIT multiple of 13.71 provides insight into valuation relative to core operating earnings.
| EV / Sales | 2.96 |
| EV / EBITDA | 6.81 |
| EV / EBIT | 13.71 |
| EV / FCF | 8.81 |
Financial Position
BCE Inc. maintains a current ratio of 0.73, meaning it holds 0.7x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 172.79, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 5.90 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.
| Current Ratio | 0.73 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.50 |
| Debt / Equity | 172.79 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.88 |
| Interest Coverage | 5.90 |
Financial Efficiency
BCE Inc. posts a return on equity of 35.53 and a return on invested capital of 7.38.
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 35.53 |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 8.44 |
| Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | 7.38 |
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | 12.96 |
| Revenue Per Employee | N/A |
| Employee Count | N/A |
| Inventory Turnover | 17.22 |
Taxes
Over the trailing twelve months, BCE Inc. has paid 1.20B in income taxes, reflecting an effective tax rate of 15.61.
| Income Tax | 1.20B |
| Effective Tax Rate | 15.61 |
Stock Price Statistics
BCE Inc.'s stock has declined approximately -2.95203% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 22.41, while the 200-day moving average is 23.92.
| Beta (5Y) | N/A |
| 52-Week Price Change | -2.95203% |
| 50-Day Moving Average | 22.41 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | 23.92 |
| Average Volume (20 Days) | N/A |
Income Statement
Over the trailing twelve months, BCE Inc. generated 24.80B in revenue and converted that into 6.42B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 6.96. EBITDA reached 10.76B, while operating income came in at 5.35B.
| Revenue | 24.80B |
| Gross Profit | 17.03B |
| Operating Income | 5.35B |
| Pretax Income | 7.68B |
| Net Income | 6.42B |
| EBITDA | 10.76B |
| EBIT | 5.35B |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | 6.96 |
Balance Sheet
BCE Inc. holds 479.00M in cash and equivalents against 41.78B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 41.30B. Total book value stands at 20.65B, with working capital of -2.75B providing operational flexibility.
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | 479.00M |
| Total Debt | 41.78B |
| Net Debt | 41.30B |
| Equity (Book Value) | 20.65B |
| Book Value Per Share | 22.14 |
| Working Capital | -2.75B |
Cash Flow
BCE Inc. produced 6.79B in operating cash flow over the past twelve months.
| Operating Cash Flow | 6.79B |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | 6.79B |
| FCF Per Share | 7.29 |
Margins
BCE Inc. operates with a gross margin of 68.68, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 21.57 and net profit margin of 25.89 provide insight into operational efficiency.
| Gross Margin | 68.68 |
| Operating Margin | 21.57 |
| Pretax Margin | 30.98 |
| Profit Margin | 25.89 |
| EBITDA Margin | 43.39 |
Dividends & Yields
The company's payout ratio of 25.45 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders.
| Dividend Per Share | 1.91 |
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
| Payout Ratio | 25.45 |
| Shareholder Yield | 8.38 |
| FCF Yield | 23.86 |
Stock Splits
BCE Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on July 11, 2006 with a 500:457 split ratio.
| Last Split Date | 7/11/2006 |
| Split Ratio | 500:457 |
Scores
BCE Inc. posts an Altman Z-Score of 1.02, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.
| Altman Z-Score | 1.02 |