BCE (FRA:BCE1) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.96 (As of Sep. 17, 2026) — 53% Below Median

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FRA:BCE1 BCE Inc FRA:BCE1
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Price €19.66
GF Value €21.87
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What is BCE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

BCE FRA:BCE1 -2.53% 72 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.96 as of Sep. 17, 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 2.05. GuruFocus rates FRA:BCE1 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 309 Telecommunication Services companies, BCE ranks better than 53.72% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-17), BCE's current share price is €19.66. BCE's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €20.48. BCE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.96.

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

FRA:BCE1' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.98   Med: 2.05   Max: 2.5
Current: 1.06

During the past years, BCE's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.50. The lowest was 0.98. And the median was 2.05.

FRA:BCE1's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
53.72% of 309 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.18 vs FRA:BCE1: 1.06

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

BCE's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €4.115. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €20.48 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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BCE  (FRA:BCE1) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


BCE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


BCE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BCE's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio Chart

BCE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS 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 0.91 0.97 0.98 1.07 0.95

FRA:BCE1 vs VZ, TMUS, T: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, BCE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

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


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BCE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=19.66/20.482
=0.96

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=4.115/133.5265*133.5265
=4.115

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

BCE Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 4.263 101.765 5.594
201612 4.548 101.449 5.986
201703 4.315 102.634 5.614
201706 4.268 103.029 5.531
201709 4.293 103.345 5.547
201712 4.475 103.345 5.782
201803 3.993 105.004 5.078
201806 4.187 105.557 5.296
201809 4.302 105.636 5.438
201812 4.591 105.399 5.816
201903 4.227 106.979 5.276
201906 4.355 107.690 5.400
201909 4.488 107.611 5.569
201912 4.745 107.769 5.879
202003 4.208 107.927 5.206
202006 3.878 108.401 4.777
202009 4.110 108.164 5.074
202012 4.343 108.559 5.342
202103 4.136 110.298 5.007
202106 4.252 111.720 5.082
202109 4.330 112.905 5.121
202112 4.737 113.774 5.559
202203 4.520 117.646 5.130
202206 4.722 120.806 5.219
202209 5.020 120.648 5.556
202212 5.099 120.964 5.629
202303 4.573 122.702 4.976
202306 4.547 124.203 4.888
202309 4.569 125.230 4.872
202312 4.846 125.072 5.174
202403 4.501 126.258 4.760
202406 4.469 127.522 4.679
202409 4.368 127.285 4.582
202412 4.719 127.364 4.947
202503 4.267 129.181 4.411
202506 4.165 129.892 4.282
202509 4.031 130.287 4.131
202512 4.231 130.366 4.334
202603 4.122 132.262 4.161
202606 4.115 133.527 4.115

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 0.96 mean?
BCE (FRA:BCE1) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.96 as of Sep. 17, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on BCE and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 2.05. Over the past decade, BCE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.98 to 2.50. According to the industry distribution chart, BCE ranks #143 out of 309 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 46.3%.
Is BCE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
BCE's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.96 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 2.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.98 to a high of 2.50. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.18. BCE's value of 0.96 is 18.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BCE ranks #143 out of 309 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BCE has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BCE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, BCE ranks #143 out of 309 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts BCE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.18. BCE's value of 0.96 is 18.6% below this benchmark. Historically, BCE's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.98 to 2.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.05 vs. the industry median of 1.18, 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 PS Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.18, based on 309 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BCE's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.96 is 18.6% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on BCE and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BCE's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.96, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 2.05. 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 (FRA:BCE1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.87, compared to a current price of €19.66 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.96, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 2.05 and 18.6% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.18. BCE's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BCE (FRA:BCE1), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.96 as of Sep. 17, 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 (FRA:BCE1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BCE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €19.66 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €21.87. GuruFocus considers BCE to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BCE1:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.96 (53% below median its 10-year median of 2.05)
  • GF Value™: €21.87 vs. price of €19.66 (10.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.6% below the Telecommunication Services median (#143 of 309)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BCE1 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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