BCETSX:BCE.PR.T.PFD 81 OCF Yield % is 21.30 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 14.90. GuruFocus rates TSX:BCE.PR.T.PFD with a GF Score™ of 81/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 371 Telecommunication Services companies, BCE ranks better than 69% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
The historical rank and industry rank for BCE's OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:BCE.PR.T.PFD'
s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.56 Med: 14.9 Max: 27.33
Current: 21.3
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of BCE was 27.33%. The lowest was 11.56%. And the median was 14.90%.
TSX:BCE.PR.T.PFD's OCF Yield % is ranked better than 69% of 371
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 12.67
vs TSX:BCE.PR.T.PFD: 21.30
BCE's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was %.
BCE OCF Yield % Explanation
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
BCE OCF Yield % Related Terms
BCE OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BCE's OCF Yield % 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.
TSX:BCE.PR.T.PFD vs TMUS, VZ, T: OCF Yield % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, BCE's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, BCE's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BCE's OCF Yield % falls into.
* 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 (TSX:BCE.PR.T.PFD) has a OCF Yield % of 21.30 as of Jun. 25, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on BCE and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 14.90. Over the past decade, BCE's OCF Yield % has ranged from 11.56 to 27.33. According to the industry distribution chart, BCE ranks #115 out of 371 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 31%.
Is BCE's OCF Yield % too high?
BCE's current OCF Yield % of 21.30 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 14.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.56 to a high of 27.33. The Telecommunication Services industry median OCF Yield % is 12.67. BCE's value of 21.30 is 68.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BCE ranks #115 out of 371 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BCE has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BCE's OCF Yield % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, BCE ranks #115 out of 371 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts BCE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 12.67. BCE's value of 21.30 is 68.1% above this benchmark. Historically, BCE's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 11.56 to 27.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.90 vs. the industry median of 12.67, BCE has consistently been above 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 OCF Yield % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median OCF Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 12.67, based on 371 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BCE's current OCF Yield % of 21.30 is 68.1% above 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on BCE and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median OCF Yield % is 12.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BCE's current OCF Yield % is 21.30, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 14.90. 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 (TSX:BCE.PR.T.PFD) has a current OCF Yield % of 21.30. The current OCF Yield % is 21.30, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 14.90 and 68.1% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 12.67. BCE's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BCE (TSX:BCE.PR.T.PFD), the current OCF Yield % is 21.30 as of Jun. 25, 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.
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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