Is BCE-PY.TO a buy according to UQS?

UQS rates BCE-PY.TO as Below Average at 47.1/100, driven primarily by a Risk pillar score of 6.2/100 and a Growth score of 17.4/100. The Valuation pillar leads at 99.7/100, reflecting deep discounts on P/E (4.7), earnings yield (21.1%), and EV/EBITDA (4.9 vs sector median 9.4). The overall score reflects the tension between attractive valuation and significant financial risk.

What is BCE-PY.TO's PEG ratio and what does it mean?

BCE-PY.TO carries a PEG ratio of 2.10, above the sector median of 1.04, which typically signals the stock is expensive relative to its growth rate. A PEG above 2 is generally considered elevated. In this case, the high PEG reflects near-stagnant historical revenue growth (3-year CAGR of 0.4%) rather than a high price multiple — the P/E itself is just 4.7.

Why might BCE-PY.TO's UQS Score change?

The UQS Score updates daily based on trailing twelve-month financials and forward analyst estimates. A shift in net debt/EBITDA, interest coverage, or forward EPS growth estimates would most directly affect the Risk and Growth pillars. If forward revenue growth of 4.4% materializes and leverage declines, the Risk score could improve. Conversely, further earnings estimate cuts would pressure the Growth pillar further.

BCE-PY.TO

Communication Services

BCE Inc. · Telecommunications Services · $20B

UQS Score — Balanced Preset

46.3

Below Average

BCE Inc. scores 46.3/100 using the Balanced preset.

UQS vs Communication Services Sector

BCE-PY.TO

46.3

Sector avg

35.8

Quality

Good

Moat

Neutral

Growth

Weak

Risk

Weak

Valuation

Attractive

BCE-PY.TO Price History

-59.3% over 5Y

Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.

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Based on BCE Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

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BCE-PY.TO — Score History

Score changes· 15 most recent

Date	UQS	Quality	Moat	Growth	Risk	Value	Change
May 23, 2026	45.4	62.5	46.0	17.4	6.3	92.2	-0.1
May 18, 2026	45.5	62.5	46.0	17.4	6.3	93.3	-0.1
May 16, 2026	45.6	62.5	46.0	17.4	6.3	93.3	0.0
May 14, 2026	45.6	62.5	46.0	17.4	6.3	93.5	-0.3
May 12, 2026	45.9	62.7	46.0	17.4	6.3	95.2	+0.3
May 11, 2026	45.6	62.7	46.0	17.4	6.3	93.5	-0.9
May 10, 2026	46.5	68.2	46.0	17.4	6.3	90.3	+1.6
May 9, 2026	44.9	68.2	46.0	6.6	6.3	93.5	-1.4
May 5, 2026	46.3	65.0	46.0	17.4	6.2	94.3	0.0
May 1, 2026	46.3	65.0	46.0	17.4	6.2	94.4	0.0

BCE-PY.TO — Pillar Breakdown

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Quality

— 62.5/100 (25%)

BCE Inc. shows solid profitability with healthy returns on capital and reasonable margins.

Capital Efficiency (ROIC)Weak

How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.

Return on EquityStrong

Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.

Operating ProfitabilityModerate

Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.

Net ProfitabilityStrong

Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.

Gross Profit / AssetsWeak

Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.

Cash GenerationStrong

Free cash flow relative to market value.

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Growth

— 17.4/100 (20%)

BCE Inc. faces growth headwinds with declining or stagnant revenue trends.

Recent Revenue TrendWeak

Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.

3Y Revenue CAGRWeak

Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.

EPS GrowthStrong

Year-over-year earnings per share growth.

Forward Revenue OutlookWeak

Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.

Forward EPS GrowthWeak

Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.

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Risk

— 6.3/100 (15%)

BCE Inc. presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.

Financial LeverageWeak

Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.

Debt/EquityWeak

Total debt relative to shareholder equity.

Current RatioWeak

Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.

Interest CoverageWeak

Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.

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Valuation

— 98.5/100 (15%)

BCE Inc. appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.

Earnings YieldStrong

Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.

Price to Free Cash FlowStrong

How many years of FCF the market cap represents.

EV/EBITDA vs SectorStrong

Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.

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Moat

— 46/100 (25%)

BCE Inc. possesses some competitive advantages but faces meaningful competition. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for BCE-PY.TO.

Score Composition

Quality

62.5×25%15.6

Growth

17.4×20%3.5

Risk

6.3×15%0.9

Valuation

98.5×15%14.8

Moat

46.0×25%11.5

Total

46.3Below Average

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How is the BCE-PY.TO UQS Score Calculated?

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for BCE Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses BCE Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether BCE Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.