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46.38 (1y: +15%)
Market Cap 36.26 B P/E(ttm) 14.10
Enterprise Value 55.42 B P/B 2.70
BCE- NYSE (USA)
BCE Inc
  • Currently 1/5
Business Predictability Rank: 1-Star
Back Testing Results:
Average gain of all 1-Star stocks: 1.1% per year.
% of Stocks that are in still loss if held for 10yrs: 45%.
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GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a companyÂ’s financial situation is. It is based on these factors

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest coverage (current year).
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better
3. Altman Z-score.

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

Financial Strength : 5/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Cash to Debt 0.008
BCE's Cash to Debt is ranked lower than
83% of the 252 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.14 vs. BCE: 0.008 )
BCE' s 10-Year Cash to Debt Range
Min: 0.01   Max: 0.25
Current: 0.01
0.01
0.25
Equity to Asset -0.034
BCE's Equity to Asset is ranked lower than
69% of the 252 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.22 vs. BCE: -0.034 )
BCE' s 10-Year Equity to Asset Range
Min: -0.04   Max: 0.42
Current: -0.03
-0.04
0.42
Interest Coverage 2.4
BCE's Interest Coverage is ranked lower than
73% of the 252 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 14.30 vs. BCE: 2.4 )
BCE' s 10-Year Interest Coverage Range
Min: 1   Max: 6
Current: 2.4
1
6
F-Score: 6
Z-Score: 1.19
M-Score: -2.75
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the companyÂ’s business will stay that way. It is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin
2. Trend of the Operating Margin (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
••3. Consistency of the profitability
4. Piotroski F-Score
5. Predictability Rank•

The maximum rank is 10. A rank of 7 or higher means a higher profitability and may stay that way. A rank of 3 or lower indicates that the company has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength Rank. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability & Growth : 7/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Operating margin (%) 21.80
BCE's Operating margin (%) is ranked higher than
84% of the 252 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 10.10 vs. BCE: 21.80 )
BCE' s 10-Year Operating margin (%) Range
Min: 7.9   Max: 21.8
Current: 21.8
7.9
21.8
Net-margin (%) 13.8
BCE's Net-margin (%) is ranked higher than
73% of the 252 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 5.00 vs. BCE: 13.8 )
BCE' s 10-Year Net-margin (%) Range
Min: 2.4   Max: 38.4
Current: 13.8
2.4
38.4
ROE (%) 19.9
BCE's ROE (%) is ranked higher than
71% of the 252 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 10.60 vs. BCE: 19.9 )
BCE' s 10-Year ROE (%) Range
Min: 3.1   Max: 30.5
Current: 19.9
3.1
30.5
ROA (%) 6.7
BCE's ROA (%) is ranked higher than
65% of the 252 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 4.00 vs. BCE: 6.7 )
BCE' s 10-Year ROA (%) Range
Min: 1   Max: 14.8
Current: 6.7
1
14.8
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) 22.70
BCE's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) is ranked higher than
67% of the 252 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 18.60 vs. BCE: 22.70 )
BCE' s 10-Year ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) Range
Min: 6.8   Max: 22.7
Current: 22.7
6.8
22.7
Revenue Growth (%) 3
BCE's Revenue Growth (%) is ranked higher than
67% of the 252 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 2.90 vs. BCE: 3 )
BCE' s 10-Year Revenue Growth (%) Range
Min: -6.2   Max: 3.6
Current: 3
-6.2
3.6
EBITDA Growth (%) 4.2
BCE's EBITDA Growth (%) is ranked higher than
72% of the 252 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 4.60 vs. BCE: 4.2 )
BCE' s 10-Year EBITDA Growth (%) Range
Min: -4.6   Max: 5.3
Current: 4.2
-4.6
5.3
EPS Growth (%) 12.6
BCE's EPS Growth (%) is ranked higher than
89% of the 252 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 2.70 vs. BCE: 12.6 )
BCE' s 10-Year EPS Growth (%) Range
Min: -27.4   Max: 31
Current: 12.6
-27.4
31
» BCE's 10-Y Financials

Financials


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Cash & Debt
Oprt. Cash Flow & Free Cash Flow

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Guru Trades
Q2 2012

BCE Guru Trades in Q2 2012

Prem Watsa 268,300 sh (unchged)
Steven Cohen Sold Out
Mario Gabelli 125,300 sh (-0.24%)
Jeremy Grantham 971,916 sh (-36.65%)
Jim Simons 42,398 sh (-54.85%)
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Q3 2012

BCE Guru Trades in Q3 2012

Ray Dalio 436,937 sh (New)
Steven Cohen 5,870 sh (New)
Paul Tudor Jones 50,000 sh (New)
Jim Simons 463,898 sh (+994.15%)
Mario Gabelli 125,300 sh (unchged)
Prem Watsa 268,300 sh (unchged)
Signature Select Canadian Fund Sold Out
Jeremy Grantham 728,916 sh (-25%)
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Q4 2012

BCE Guru Trades in Q4 2012

Jim Simons 777,688 sh (+67.64%)
Jeremy Grantham 397,916 sh (unchged)
Mario Gabelli 125,300 sh (unchged)
Prem Watsa 268,300 sh (unchged)
Ray Dalio Sold Out
Steven Cohen Sold Out
Paul Tudor Jones Sold Out
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Q1 2013

BCE Guru Trades in Q1 2013

Steven Cohen 26,921 sh (New)
Jim Simons 1,303,898 sh (+67.66%)
Prem Watsa 268,300 sh (unchged)
Mario Gabelli 125,300 sh (unchged)
Jeremy Grantham 126,900 sh (-68.11%)
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Insider Trades

Latest Guru Trades with BCE

GuruDate Trades Impact to Portfolio Price Range * (?) Current Price Change from Average Current Shares
Ray Dalio 2012-12-31 Sold Out 0.25%$41.34 - $44.79 $ 46.388%0
Ray Dalio 2012-09-30 New Buy0.25%$40.64 - $45.48 $ 46.387%436937
Ray Dalio 2012-03-31 Sold Out 0.28%$39.25 - $41.96 $ 46.3823%0
Ray Dalio 2011-12-31 New Buy0.28%$36.43 - $41.67 $ 46.3819%390300
Joel Greenblatt 2011-12-31 Sold Out 0.08%$36.43 - $41.67 $ 46.3819%0
George Soros 2011-12-31 Sold Out 0.01%$36.43 - $41.67 $ 46.3819%0
Joel Greenblatt 2011-09-30 New Buy0.08%$35.95 - $40.13 $ 46.3819%12453
Ray Dalio 2011-09-30 Sold Out 0.03%$35.95 - $40.13 $ 46.3820%0
Mario Gabelli 2011-09-30 Reduce -36.19%0.02%$35.95 - $40.13 $ 46.3819%129600
Mario Gabelli 2011-06-30 Reduce -24.24%0.02%$36.43 - $40.24 $ 46.3821%203100
Mario Gabelli 2011-03-31 Reduce -85.61%0.42%$34.85 - $37.12 $ 46.3828%268100
George Soros 2010-12-31 Add 100%0.01%$32.57 - $35.73 $ 46.3836%19000
George Soros 2010-09-30 New Buy$29.05 - $32.94 $ 46.3849%9500
Jean-Marie Eveillard 2010-06-30 Sold Out $28.34 - $31.01 $ 46.3854%0
George Soros 2010-06-30 Sold Out $28.34 - $31.01 $ 46.3854%0
George Soros 2010-03-31 Reduce -36.67%$25.75 - $30.62 $ 46.3866%9500
Jean-Marie Eveillard 2010-03-31 New Buy$25.75 - $30.62 $ 46.3866%2720
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Preferred stocks of BCE Inc

SymbolPriceYieldDescription
BCE.PR.T.Canada23.743.57
BCE.PR.B.Canada23.713.16
BCE.PR.Y.Canada23.813.15
BCE.PR.G.Canada24.874.52
BCE.PR.D.Canada23.713.16
BCE.PR.I.Canada24.784.19
BCE.PR.Z.Canada23.314.01
BCE.PR.S.Canada23.853.14
BCE.PR.R.Canada24.734.54
BCE.PR.J.Canada23.563.18
BCE.PR.A.Canada23.783.98
BCE.PR.E.Canada23.523.19
BCE.PR.F.Canada24.504.63
BCE.PR.C.Canada23.654.59
BCE.PR.K.Canada25.754.03
BCE.PR.H.Canada23.513.19

Top Ranked Articles about BCE Inc

Ray Dalio Buys Berkshire, BCE and Microchip Technology
November 13, 2012
Ray Dalio - Ray Dalio Buys Berkshire, BCE And Microchip Technology
Ray Dalio is the founder of last year’s largest and most successful hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, and he just updated his third quarter portfolio. The largest new additions in the quarter were Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B), BCE Inc. (BCE) and Microchip Technology (MCHP). Read more...

Ratios

vs
industry		 vs
history
P/E(ttm) 14.10
BCE's P/E(ttm) is ranked higher than
75% of the 252 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 18.81 vs. BCE: 14.10 )
BCE' s 10-Year P/E(ttm) Range
Min: 2.17   Max: 64.74
Current: 14.1
2.17
64.74
P/B 2.70
BCE's P/B is ranked lower than
57% of the 252 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.84 vs. BCE: 2.70 )
BCE' s 10-Year P/B Range
Min: 0.99   Max: 2.7
Current: 2.7
0.99
2.7
P/S 1.83
BCE's P/S is ranked lower than
65% of the 252 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.10 vs. BCE: 1.83 )
BCE' s 10-Year P/S Range
Min: 0.79   Max: 2.11
Current: 1.83
0.79
2.11
PFCF 18.80
BCE's PFCF is ranked lower than
58% of the 252 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 13.60 vs. BCE: 18.80 )
BCE' s 10-Year PFCF Range
Min: 4.94   Max: 60.41
Current: 18.8
4.94
60.41
EV-to-EBIT 13
BCE's EV-to-EBIT is ranked lower than
86% of the 252 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 13.57 vs. BCE: 13 )
BCE' s 10-Year EV-to-EBIT Range
Min: 7.7   Max: 21.4
Current: 13
7.7
21.4
PEG 2.1
BCE's PEG is ranked lower than
86% of the 252 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.10 vs. BCE: 2.1 )
BCE' s 10-Year PEG Range
Min: 2.01   Max: 424.5
Current: 2.1
2.01
424.5
Shiller P/E 15.7
BCE's Shiller P/E is ranked higher than
80% of the 252 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 7.74 vs. BCE: 15.7 )
BCE' s 10-Year Shiller P/E Range
Min: 4.78   Max: 19.58
Current: 15.7
4.78
19.58

Dividend & Buy Back

vs
industry		 vs
history
Dividend Yield 4.86
BCE's Dividend Yield is ranked higher than
87% of the 252 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 3.47 vs. BCE: 4.86 )
BCE' s 10-Year Dividend Yield Range
Min: 1.83   Max: 6.05
Current: 4.86
1.83
6.05
Dividend Payout 0.6587
BCE's Dividend Payout is ranked higher than
78% of the 252 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.75 vs. BCE: 0.6587 )
BCE' s 10-Year Dividend Payout Range
Min: 0.16   Max: 1.69
Current: 0.66
0.16
1.69
Dividend growth (3y) 8.9
BCE's Dividend growth (3y) is ranked higher than
97% of the 252 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 2.55 vs. BCE: 8.9 )
BCE' s 10-Year Dividend growth (3y) Range
Min: -13.8   Max: 29.4
Current: 8.9
-13.8
29.4
Yield on cost (5-Year) 16.97
BCE's Yield on cost (5-Year) is ranked higher than
96% of the 252 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 3.42 vs. BCE: 16.97 )
BCE' s 10-Year Yield on cost (5-Year) Range
Min: 6.34   Max: 20.95
Current: 16.97
6.34
20.95
Share Buyback Rate -0.1
BCE's Share Buyback Rate is ranked higher than
88% of the 252 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: -0.30 vs. BCE: -0.1 )
BCE' s 10-Year Share Buyback Rate Range
Min: 2.7   Max: -5.9
Current: -0.1

Valuation & Return

vs
industry		 vs
history
Price/Net Current Asset Value 15.5
BCE's Price/Net Current Asset Value is ranked higher than
73% of the 252 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 12.00 vs. BCE: 15.5 )
BCE' s 10-Year Price/Net Current Asset Value Range
Min: 8.8   Max: 20.3
Current: 15.5
8.8
20.3
Price/DCF (Projected) 1.1
BCE's Price/DCF (Projected) is ranked higher than
87% of the 252 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.90 vs. BCE: 1.1 )
BCE' s 10-Year Price/DCF (Projected) Range
Min: 0.5   Max: 6.8
Current: 1.1
0.5
6.8
Price/Median PS Value 1.4
BCE's Price/Median PS Value is ranked higher than
86% of the 252 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.90 vs. BCE: 1.4 )
BCE' s 10-Year Price/Median PS Value Range
Min: 0.8   Max: 1.3
Current: 1.4
0.8
1.3
Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value 2.2
BCE's Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value is ranked lower than
80% of the 252 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.50 vs. BCE: 2.2 )
BCE' s 10-Year Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value Range
Min: 2   Max: 2
Current: 2.2
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) 7.70
BCE's Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) is ranked higher than
79% of the 252 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 7.80 vs. BCE: 7.70 )
BCE' s 10-Year Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) Range
Min: 4.7   Max: 13
Current: 7.7
4.7
13
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) 11.16
BCE's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) is ranked lower than
85% of the 252 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 11.33 vs. BCE: 11.16 )
BCE' s 10-Year Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) Range
Min: -12.4   Max: 13
Current: 11.16
-12.4
13

Business Description

BCE Inc was incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act in 1970. BCE is a communications company, which provides residential, business and wholesale customers with a range of solutions to all their communications needs, including the following: Bell Mobility wireless, high-speed Bell Internet, Bell Satellite TV and Bell Fibe TV, Bell Home Phone local and long distance, and Bell Business Markets Internet protocol broadband and information and communications technology services. Its four operating segments are Bell Wireline, Bell Wireless, Bell Media and Bell Aliant. Bell Wireline segment provides local telephone, long distance, data and other communications services to residential, small and medium-sized business and large enterprise customers mainly in the urban areas of Ontario and Quebec. Bell Wireless segment provides wireless voice and data communications products and services to residential, SMB and large enterprise customers across Canada. Bell Aliant segment provides local telephone, long distance, Internet, data, video, wireless and other ICT services to residential and business customers in Canada's Atlantic provinces, and in rural Ontario and Quebec. Bell Aliant provides IT services through its IT division, xwave. Bell's communications networks provide wireline and wireless, voice, data and video services to customers across Canada. The Company's national voice and data network consists of an optical fibre network, with built-in redundancy and fault protection. It reaches all major Canadian metropolitan centres, as well as New York, Chicago, Washington/Ashburn, Buffalo, San Francisco/Palo Alto and Seattle in the United States. The Company's wireless segment provides wireless services over technologically advanced wireless networks that are available to virtually all of the Canadian population. The Company offers a broad range of wireless voice and data communications products and services to residential and business customers through its portfolio of targeted brands, including Bell, Virgin Mobile and Solo Mobile. Bell provides wireless connectivity through the use of its own wireless facilities as well as the facilities of other wireless carriers that Bell may access through contractual arrangements. The Company's wireless HSPA+ network, launched in November 2009, offers high-speed mobile access of up to 21 Mbps to over 97% of the Canadian population and covers thousands of cities and towns in both urban and rural locations. The HSPA+ network supports global roaming, as well as a wide range of smartphones, data cards, universal serial bus (USB) sticks, tablets and other leading-edge mobile devices. The Company's HSPA+ network also supports international roaming in more than 200 countries, including a preferred roaming agreement with AT&T Inc., the largest HSPA operator in the United States. Bell also offers customers the convenience of 'One Bill' for Home Phone, Internet, TV and wireless services with a sing
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Industry: Telecom Services
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