Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 4.4x · EV/EBITDA 6.4x · ROE 31.8%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $19.5B | $22.1B | $21.1B | $35.9B | $40.1B | $47.2B | $38.7B | $41.8B | $35.5B | $43.0B | $37.6B |
| Enterprise Value | $48.1B | $62.9B | $57.9B | $71.3B | $71.9B | $76.6B | $59.2B | $61.9B | $59.5B | $62.6B | $58.2B |
| P/E Ratio → | 4.37 | 3.51 | 128.78 | 17.27 | 14.75 | 17.40 | 16.92 | 13.75 | 12.13 | 15.00 | 12.98 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.13 | 0.90 | 0.87 | 1.46 | 1.66 | 2.01 | 1.69 | 2.28 | 1.51 | 1.89 | 1.73 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.18 | 0.95 | 1.22 | 1.75 | 1.78 | 2.06 | 2.31 | 2.53 | 1.72 | 2.21 | 2.11 |
| P/FCF | 8.40 | 6.72 | 8.26 | 11.29 | 16.81 | 43.33 | 11.17 | 10.49 | 10.58 | 12.93 | 13.10 |
| P/OCF | 3.96 | 3.16 | 3.03 | 4.52 | 6.50 | 5.89 | 4.99 | 5.25 | 4.81 | 5.84 | 5.66 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 2.57 | 2.37 | 2.89 | 2.97 | 3.27 | 2.59 | 3.38 | 2.54 | 2.76 | 2.68 |
| EV / EBITDA | 6.42 | 5.90 | 5.47 | 6.85 | 7.05 | 7.74 | 6.71 | 8.03 | 6.24 | 6.75 | 6.63 |
| EV / EBIT | 12.62 | 6.63 | 21.46 | 14.74 | 14.26 | 15.17 | 13.39 | 14.47 | 11.82 | 12.17 | 11.27 |
| EV / FCF | — | 19.09 | 22.61 | 22.42 | 30.14 | 70.31 | 17.08 | 15.55 | 17.73 | 18.85 | 20.28 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 68.4% | 68.4% | 68.4% | 30.1% | 68.4% | 68.9% | 69.6% | 31.9% | 41.8% | 42.1% | 69.1% |
| Operating Margin | 22.2% | 22.2% | 22.7% | 22.3% | 22.7% | 22.5% | — | 23.8% | 23.5% | 23.9% | 24.3% |
| Net Profit Margin | 26.4% | 26.4% | 1.4% | 9.2% | 11.9% | 12.1% | 11.5% | 13.4% | 12.5% | 13.2% | 14.0% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 31.8% | 31.8% | 1.8% | 10.5% | 12.6% | 14.3% | 15.8% | 13.2% | 14.6% | 16.0% | 17.2% |
| ROA | 8.4% | 8.4% | 0.5% | 3.2% | 4.2% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 6.2% |
| ROIC | 6.9% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 7.5% | 7.7% | 8.9% | — | 8.1% | 9.9% | 10.5% | 10.5% |
| ROCE | 8.6% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.3% | 9.5% | 10.7% | — | 10.2% | 12.0% | 12.8% | 13.5% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.76 | 1.76 | 2.21 | 1.76 | 1.42 | 1.29 | 1.23 | 1.23 | 1.18 | 1.04 | 1.20 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.85 | 3.85 | 3.62 | 3.47 | 3.13 | 3.00 | 2.34 | 2.63 | 2.56 | 2.19 | 2.44 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.75 | 2.12 | 1.72 | 1.41 | 1.28 | 1.22 | 1.22 | 1.16 | 1.01 | 1.15 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.82 | 3.82 | 3.47 | 3.40 | 3.12 | 2.97 | 2.32 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.12 | 2.34 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 12.37 | 14.35 | 11.13 | 13.33 | 26.98 | 5.91 | 5.06 | 7.14 | 5.92 | 7.17 |
| Interest Coverage | 5.34 | 5.34 | 1.55 | 3.19 | 4.40 | 4.54 | 3.82 | 3.58 | 4.71 | 5.01 | 5.33 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.60 | 0.65 | 0.57 | 0.68 | 0.64 | 0.52 | 0.56 | 0.52 | 0.57 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.57 | 0.61 | 0.51 | 0.63 | 0.59 | 0.48 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 0.53 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.13 | 0.15 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.08 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.31 | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.48 | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.43 |
| Inventory Turnover | 19.85 | 19.85 | 18.35 | 37.10 | 11.65 | 15.11 | 20.22 | 37.95 | 31.60 | 34.60 | 16.64 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.9% | 9.8% | 17.1% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 7.5% | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| Payout Ratio | 33.7% | 33.7% | 1050.3% | 154.0% | 85.2% | 110.3% | 112.9% | 114.6% | 91.5% | 83.9% | 76.0% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 22.9% | 28.5% | 0.8% | 5.8% | 6.8% | 5.7% | 5.9% | 7.3% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 7.7% |
| FCF Yield | 11.9% | 14.9% | 12.1% | 8.9% | 5.9% | 2.3% | 9.0% | 9.5% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 7.6% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 8.7% | 10.8% | 18.2% | 9.7% | 6.8% | 6.6% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.0% | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $929M | $912M | $912M | $912M | $907M | $904M | $901M | $899M | $895M | $870M |
Regulatory and Interest Rate Exposure
According to current market data, BCE trades at a forward P/E of 8.82, which, when compared to its historical averages and peer group, suggests that investors are pricing the company as a mature, low-growth utility rather than a dynamic telecommunications provider with significant upside potential.
The low PEG ratio of 0.22 appears to indicate that the market is heavily discounting future growth, likely due to the company's stagnant revenue profile and high capital intensity. Investors should monitor whether this valuation floor holds if regulatory pressures further compress the margins of the core wireline business.
Based on reported figures, BCE's ROIC has remained consistently low, hovering near 1.5% to 1.9% over the last ten quarters, which suggests that the massive capital outlays required for fiber network expansion are failing to generate returns that exceed the company's cost of capital.
This persistent underperformance in capital efficiency implies that the company's aggressive investment strategy may be value-destructive in the current high-interest-rate environment. The inability to drive higher returns on invested capital warrants further investigation into whether the fiber-to-the-home strategy can eventually achieve the necessary scale to improve profitability.
As reported in financial statements, BCE's cash conversion cycle has shown extreme volatility, swinging from -142 days to 22 days, which indicates significant inconsistencies in managing accounts payable and inventory relative to the company's massive, multi-year infrastructure buildout and ongoing operational requirements.
The erratic nature of these efficiency metrics suggests that the company may be using its supplier leverage to manage short-term cash flow, which could be unsustainable. Analysts should scrutinize whether these fluctuations are indicative of structural operational challenges or merely timing differences in large-scale capital project payments.
According to recent quarterly filings, BCE's debt-to-EBITDA ratio has remained elevated, frequently exceeding 14.0x, which suggests that the company's reliance on debt to fund its dividend and infrastructure investments has created a highly leveraged balance sheet that is vulnerable to interest rate volatility.
The high debt load relative to operating earnings indicates that the company has limited room for error, especially if regulatory mandates force a reduction in service pricing. Investors should monitor the interest coverage ratio, which has shown signs of deterioration, potentially threatening the long-term sustainability of the dividend.
The dividend yield of 7.2% is the most commonly misapplied metric for BCE, as it frequently distracts retail investors from the underlying reality that the payout is being supported by debt rather than consistent, organic free cash flow generation from core operations.
Relying on the dividend yield as a proxy for safety ignores the significant capital expenditure requirements and the potential for regulatory-driven margin compression. A more appropriate metric for assessing the company's health would be the free cash flow payout ratio, which provides a clearer view of whether the dividend is truly covered by operational success.
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BCE stock.
BCE Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 4.4x. The historical average is 17.5x. This places it at the 14th percentile of its historical range.
BCE Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 6.4x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 5.6x.
BCE Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 31.8%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 13.9%.
Based on historical data, BCE Inc. is trading at a P/E of 4.4x. This is at the 14th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
BCE Inc.'s current dividend yield is 7.90% with a payout ratio of 33.7%.
BCE Inc. has 68.4% gross margin and 22.2% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
BCE Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.9x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.