BCE Valuation

BCE Stock  CAD 37.81  0.39  1.04%   
At this time, the entity appears to be overvalued. BCE Inc shows a prevailing Real Value of C$31.81 per share. The current price of the entity is C$37.81. Our model approximates the value of BCE Inc from evaluating the entity fundamentals such as shares outstanding of 912.28 M, and Profit Margin of 0.01 % as well as inspecting its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting BCE's valuation include:
Price Book
2.4179
Enterprise Value
75.2 B
Enterprise Value Ebitda
9.7913
Price Sales
1.3957
Forward PE
13.1234
Overvalued
Today
37.81
Please note that BCE's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. Calculation of the real value of BCE Inc is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing BCE's time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
Since BCE is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of BCE Stock. However, BCE's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  37.81 Real  31.81 Hype  37.26 Naive  38.91
The intrinsic value of BCE's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, news, and other external factors that may influence BCE's stock price. It is important to note that the real value of any stock may change over time based on changes in the company's performance.
31.81
Real Value
41.16
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of BCE Inc helps investors to forecast how BCE stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of BCE more accurately as focusing exclusively on BCE's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjectedHigh
0.720.740.77
Details
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
35.7337.2638.79
Details
Potential
Annual Dividend
LowForecastedHigh
2.312.582.86
Details
Traditionally, analysts and sophisticated investors use multiple methods for valuing a cash-flow-generating entity or its stock. For example, some money managers use BCE's intrinsic value based on its ongoing forecasts of BCE's financial statements. In contrast, other private, professional wealth advisors use a multiplier approach by looking to relative value analysis against BCE's closest peers.

BCE Cash

717.72 Million

BCE Valuation Trend

Knowing BCE's actual value is paramount for traders when making sound investment determinations. Using both BCE's enterprise value as well as its market capitalization is the best way to estimate the value of the company and is usually enough for investors to make market timing decisions.

BCE Total Value Analysis

BCE Inc is currently forecasted to have takeover price of 75.17 B with market capitalization of 34.14 B, debt of 36.18 B, and cash on hands of 50 M. Please note that takeover price may be misleading and is a subject to mistakes in financial statements. We encourage investors to thoroughly investigate all of the BCE fundamentals before making investing decisions based on enterprise value of the company
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
75.17 B
34.14 B
36.18 B
50 M

BCE Investor Information

About 43.0% of the company shares are held by institutions such as insurance companies. The book value of BCE was currently reported as 15.48. The company last dividend was issued on the 16th of December 2024. BCE Inc had 2:1 split on the 12th of May 1997. Based on the measurements of operating efficiency obtained from BCE's historical financial statements, BCE Inc may be sliding down financialy. It has an above-average probability of going through some form of financial hardship next quarter.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Operating Profit Margin0.160.2229
Way Down
Very volatile
Total Cash From Operating ActivitiesB7.9 B
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Operating Income4.4 B5.5 B
Significantly Down
Slightly volatile

BCE Asset Utilization

The asset utilization indicator refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. BCE has an asset utilization ratio of 34.3 percent. This suggests that the Company is making C$0.34 for each dollar of assets. An increasing asset utilization means that BCE Inc is more efficient with each dollar of assets it utilizes for everyday operations.
 
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BCE Ownership Allocation

BCE holds a total of 912.28 Million outstanding shares. 30% of BCE Inc outstanding shares are owned by other corporate entities. Institutional investors are typically referred to investors that purchase positions in a given stock to benefit from reduced commissions. Therefore, institutional investors are subject to different rules and regulations than regular investors. Please look out for any change in current institutional holding as this could mean something significant has changed at the company or is about to change. Please note that no matter how many assets the company secures, if the real value of the entity is less than the current market value, you may not be able to make money on it.

BCE Profitability Analysis

The company reported the revenue of 24.67 B. Net Income was 2.26 B with profit before overhead, payroll, taxes, and interest of 10.47 B.

BCE Past Distributions to stockholders

About BCE Valuation

We use absolute and relative valuation methodologies to arrive at the intrinsic value of BCE Inc. In general, an absolute valuation paradigm, as applied to this company, attempts to find the value of BCE Inc based exclusively on its fundamental and basic technical indicators. By analyzing BCE's financials, quarterly and monthly indicators, and their related drivers, we attempt to find the most accurate representation of BCE's intrinsic value. As compared to an absolute model, our relative valuation model uses a comparative analysis of BCE. We calculate exposure to BCE's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of BCE's related companies.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Gross Profit7.4 B9.8 B
Pretax Profit Margin 0.13  0.12 
Operating Profit Margin 0.22  0.16 
Net Profit Margin 0.09  0.08 
Gross Profit Margin 0.30  0.35 
When determining whether BCE Inc is a strong investment it is important to analyze BCE's competitive position within its industry, examining market share, product or service uniqueness, and competitive advantages. Beyond financials and market position, potential investors should also consider broader economic conditions, industry trends, and any regulatory or geopolitical factors that may impact BCE's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding BCE Stock, refer to the following important reports:
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Please note, there is a significant difference between BCE's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if BCE is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, BCE's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.