BCE (MEX:BCEN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.41 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 57% Below Median

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MEX:BCEN BCE Inc MEX:BCEN
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What is BCE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

BCE MEX:BCEN 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 3.31. GuruFocus rates MEX:BCEN with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN466.64. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 290 Telecommunication Services companies, BCE ranks better than 57.24% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), BCE's current share price is MXN417.00. BCE's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN295.93. BCE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.41.

The historical rank and industry rank for BCE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:BCEN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.42   Med: 3.31   Max: 3.94
Current: 1.46

During the past years, BCE's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.94. The lowest was 1.42. And the median was 3.31.

MEX:BCEN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
57.24% of 290 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.77 vs MEX:BCEN: 1.46

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

BCE's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN275.308. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is MXN295.93 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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BCE  (MEX:BCEN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


BCE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


BCE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BCE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

BCE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

BCE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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BCE Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.45 1.55 1.56 1.64 1.41

MEX:BCEN vs VZ, TMUS, T: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, BCE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


BCE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, BCE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BCE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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BCE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

BCE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=417.00/295.93
=1.41

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

BCE's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, BCE's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=275.308/133.5265*133.5265
=275.308

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

BCE Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 210.822 101.765 276.622
201612 259.134 101.449 341.072
201703 232.555 102.634 302.554
201706 222.696 103.029 288.617
201709 251.373 103.345 324.786
201712 278.218 103.345 359.472
201803 250.039 105.004 317.958
201806 273.430 105.557 345.881
201809 268.720 105.636 339.669
201812 266.161 105.399 337.191
201903 261.887 106.979 326.875
201906 259.000 107.690 321.137
201909 279.208 107.611 346.448
201912 270.457 107.769 335.097
202003 354.383 107.927 438.439
202006 316.131 108.401 389.403
202009 308.813 108.164 381.223
202012 291.667 108.559 358.746
202103 324.033 110.298 392.275
202106 331.390 111.720 396.074
202109 342.033 112.905 404.504
202112 328.494 113.774 385.524
202203 337.767 117.646 383.362
202206 336.886 120.806 372.359
202209 310.163 120.648 343.271
202212 288.098 120.964 318.018
202303 261.487 122.702 284.555
202306 245.263 124.203 263.673
202309 243.109 125.230 259.214
202312 229.697 125.072 245.223
202403 220.884 126.258 233.601
202406 236.408 127.522 247.540
202409 224.965 127.285 235.997
202412 217.233 127.364 227.744
202503 214.140 129.181 221.344
202506 216.320 129.892 222.373
202509 271.880 130.287 278.640
202512 276.184 130.366 282.879
202603 283.438 132.262 286.147
202606 275.308 133.527 275.308

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.41 mean?
BCE (MEX:BCEN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.41 as of Aug. 09, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on BCE and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 3.31. Over the past decade, BCE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.42 to 3.94. According to the industry distribution chart, BCE ranks #124 out of 290 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 42.8%.
Is BCE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
BCE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.41 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 3.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.42 to a high of 3.94. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77. BCE's value of 1.41 is 20.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BCE ranks #124 out of 290 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BCE has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BCE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, BCE ranks #124 out of 290 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts BCE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77. BCE's value of 1.41 is 20.3% below this benchmark. Historically, BCE's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.42 to 3.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.31 vs. the industry median of 1.77, BCE has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.77, based on 290 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BCE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.41 is 20.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on BCE and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BCE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 3.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BCE stock overvalued right now?
BCE (MEX:BCEN) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.41. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN466.64, compared to a current price of MXN417.00 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 3.31 and 20.3% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.77. BCE's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BCE (MEX:BCEN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41 as of Aug. 09, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is BCE (MEX:BCEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BCE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN417.00 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN466.64.

Key valuation signals for MEX:BCEN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.41 (57% below median its 10-year median of 3.31)
  • GF Value™: MXN466.64 vs. price of MXN417.00 (10.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.3% below the Telecommunication Services median (#124 of 290)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:BCEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BCE Business Description

Address 1 Carrefour Alexander Graham Bell, Building A, Tour A-7, 7th Floor, Verdun, QC, CAN, H3E 3B3
BCE provides wireless, broadband, television, and landline phone services in Canada. It is one of the Big Three national wireless carriers, with over 10 million customers constituting about 30% of the market. It is also the incumbent local exchange carrier—the legacy telephone provider—throughout much of the eastern half of Canada, including in the most populous Canadian provinces: Ontario and Quebec. BCE has a media segment that holds television, radio, and digital media assets. BCE licenses the Canadian rights to HBO Max and Starz.
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