BCE (TSX:BCE) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.41 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 57% Below Median

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TSX:BCE BCE Inc TSX:BCE
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Price C$30.08
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What is BCE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

BCE TSX:BCE +0.57% 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 3.30. GuruFocus rates TSX:BCE with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of C$37.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 288 Telecommunication Services companies, BCE ranks better than 58.68% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), BCE's current share price is C$30.08. BCE's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$21.39. 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:

TSX:BCE' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.41   Med: 3.3   Max: 3.94
Current: 1.41

During the past years, BCE's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.94. The lowest was 1.41. And the median was 3.30.

TSX:BCE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
58.68% of 288 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.78 vs TSX:BCE: 1.41

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 Mar. 2026 was C$21.565. 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 C$21.39 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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BCE  (TSX:BCE) 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
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.59 1.45 1.55 1.56 1.64

TSX:BCE 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
=30.08/21.39
=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 Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=21.565/132.2623*132.2623
=21.565

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

BCE Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 14.317 102.002 18.564
201609 14.292 101.765 18.575
201612 16.766 101.449 21.858
201703 16.534 102.634 21.307
201706 16.379 103.029 21.026
201709 17.008 103.345 21.767
201712 18.089 103.345 23.151
201803 17.800 105.004 22.421
201806 18.264 105.557 22.885
201809 18.725 105.636 23.445
201812 18.213 105.399 22.855
201903 18.052 106.979 22.318
201906 17.918 107.690 22.006
201909 18.727 107.611 23.017
201912 18.885 107.769 23.177
202003 21.099 107.927 25.856
202006 18.561 108.401 22.647
202009 18.494 108.164 22.614
202012 18.781 108.559 22.882
202103 19.924 110.298 23.892
202106 20.344 111.720 24.085
202109 21.077 112.905 24.691
202112 20.497 113.774 23.828
202203 21.476 117.646 24.144
202206 21.441 120.806 23.474
202209 20.568 120.648 22.548
202212 20.075 120.964 21.950
202303 19.850 122.702 21.397
202306 19.007 124.203 20.240
202309 18.885 125.230 19.945
202312 18.155 125.072 19.199
202403 18.015 126.258 18.872
202406 17.685 127.522 18.342
202409 15.477 127.285 16.082
202412 14.840 127.364 15.411
202503 15.027 129.181 15.385
202506 15.703 129.892 15.990
202509 20.503 130.287 20.814
202512 21.160 130.366 21.468
202603 21.565 132.262 21.565

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 (TSX:BCE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.41 as of Jul. 27, 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 3.30. Over the past decade, BCE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.41 to 3.94. According to the industry distribution chart, BCE ranks #119 out of 288 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 41.3%.
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 3.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.41 to a high of 3.94. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78. BCE's value of 1.41 is 20.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BCE ranks #119 out of 288 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BCE has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, 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 #119 out of 288 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts BCE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78. BCE's value of 1.41 is 20.8% below this benchmark. Historically, BCE's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.41 to 3.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.30 vs. the industry median of 1.78, 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 1.78, based on 288 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 20.8% 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 1.78 — 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 3.30. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BCE (TSX:BCE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$37.67, compared to a current price of C$30.08 — trading 20.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 3.30 and 20.8% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.78. BCE's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 (TSX:BCE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41 as of Jul. 27, 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 (TSX:BCE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BCE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$30.08 is trading 20.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$37.67. GuruFocus considers BCE to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:BCE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.41 (57% below median its 10-year median of 3.30)
  • GF Value™: C$37.67 vs. price of C$30.08 (20.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.8% below the Telecommunication Services median (#119 of 288)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:BCE 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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