BCE, Inc. (BCE) Financials
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Newest figures come from the 40-F for FY2025, filed Mar 6, 2026. Each column of the statement tables below links to the filing it was taken from, and every filing is listed on the BCE SEC filings page.
BCE, Inc. (BCE) reported $17.8B in revenue for fiscal year 2025, up 5.3% from the prior fiscal year. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 10 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2025. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group, and the overall is the average of the dimensions that can be computed. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of BCE, Inc.'s business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
BCE, Inc.'s revenue grew 5.3% year-over-year to $17.8B, a solid pace of expansion. This earns a growth score of 23/100.
BCE, Inc. has a moderate D/E ratio of 1.52. This balance of debt and equity financing earns a leverage score of 37/100.
BCE, Inc.'s current ratio of 0.58 is below the typical benchmark, resulting in a score of 5/100. This tight liquidity could limit financial flexibility if cash inflows slow.
BCE, Inc. converts 13.5% of revenue into free cash flow ($2.4B). This strong cash generation earns a score of 74/100.
BCE, Inc. earns a strong 28.3% return on equity (ROE), meaning it generates $28 of profit for every $100 of shareholders' equity. This efficient capital use earns a returns score of 66/100. This is up from 2.2% the prior year.
BCE, Inc. passes 6 of 8 computable financial strength tests (1 of the nine could not be computed from available data). All 4 profitability signals pass (positive income, cash flow, and earnings quality), 1 of 2 leverage/liquidity signals pass, 1 of 2 operating efficiency signals passes.
For every $1 of reported earnings, BCE, Inc. generates $1.07 in operating cash flow ($5.1B OCF vs $4.8B net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
BCE, Inc. generated $17.8B in revenue in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 5.3% from the prior year.
BCE, Inc. reported $4.8B in net income in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 1724.2% from the prior year.
Not reported for fiscal year 2025.
Cash & Balance Sheet
BCE, Inc. generated $2.4B in free cash flow in fiscal year 2025, representing cash available after capex. This represents an increase of 11.9% from the prior year.
BCE, Inc. held $229.0M in cash against $25.5B in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2025.
Not reported for fiscal year 2025.
Margins & Returns
BCE, Inc.'s gross margin was 68.5% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. That is unchanged from the prior year.
BCE, Inc.'s net profit margin was 26.6% in fiscal year 2025, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is up 25.1 percentage points from the prior year.
BCE, Inc.'s ROE was 28.3% in fiscal year 2025, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is up 26.1 percentage points from the prior year.
Not reported for fiscal year 2025.
Capital Allocation
BCE, Inc. invested $43.8M in research and development in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 4.5% from the prior year.
BCE, Inc. invested $2.7B in capex in fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents a decrease of 0.3% from the prior year.
Not reported for fiscal year 2025.
BCE Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | FY2540-F | FY2440-F | FY2340-F | FY2240-F | FY2140-F | FY2040-F | FY1940-F | FY1840-F | FY1740-F | FY1640-F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $17.8B+5.3% | $17.0B-9.3% | $18.7B+4.6% | $17.9B-2.7% | $18.4B+2.3% | $17.9B-2.2% | $18.4B+6.7% | $17.2B-5.2% | $18.2B+12.2% | $16.2B |
| Cost of Revenue | $5.6B+5.2% | $5.4B-10.9% | $6.0B+6.3% | $5.6B-1.0% | $5.7B+4.4% | $5.5B-3.7% | $5.7B+5.4% | $5.4B-3.9% | $5.6B+12.2% | $5.0B |
| Gross Profit | $12.2B+5.3% | $11.6B-8.6% | $12.7B+3.8% | $12.2B-3.4% | $12.7B+1.4% | $12.5B-1.6% | $12.7B+7.3% | $11.8B-5.8% | $12.5B+12.2% | $11.2B |
| R&D Expenses | $43.8M-4.5% | $45.8M-32.8% | $68.2M+61.8% | $42.1M-5.6% | $44.6M+21.0% | $36.9M-56.2% | $84.1M+8.2% | $77.7M-18.3% | $95.1M-13.2% | $109.5M |
| Interest Expense | $1.3B+8.8% | $1.2B+6.5% | $1.1B+31.9% | $846.9M+511.3% | $138.5M-84.1% | $870.4M+0.3% | $867.9M+18.4% | $732.9M-3.9% | $763.0M+15.4% | $661.4M |
| Income Tax | $870.0M+117.1% | $400.7M-46.9% | $754.4M+5.6% | $714.6M-12.5% | $817.1M+31.6% | $621.0M-28.7% | $871.0M+19.4% | $729.3M-14.6% | $854.0M+3.3% | $826.8M |
| Net Income | $4.8B+1724.2% | $260.4M-85.2% | $1.8B-18.5% | $2.2B-4.5% | $2.3B+6.9% | $2.1B-15.7% | $2.5B+15.2% | $2.2B-10.6% | $2.4B+6.0% | $2.3B |
| EPS (Basic) | $4.95 | $0.13 | $1.73-21.6% | $2.20-5.9% | $2.34+8.1% | $2.16 | N/A | N/A | $2.49+0.5% | $2.48 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $4.95 | $0.13 | $1.73-21.6% | $2.20-5.9% | $2.34+8.1% | $2.16 | N/A | N/A | $2.56+3.1% | $2.48 |
| Diluted Shares (Avg) | 929M | 912M | 912M0.0% | 912M+0.6% | 907M+0.3% | 904M+0.3% | 901M+0.3% | 899M+0.4% | 895M+2.8% | 870M |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: SG&A Expenses, Operating Income, EBITDA.
BCE Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | FY2540-F | FY2440-F | FY2340-F | FY2240-F | FY2140-F | FY2040-F | FY1940-F | FY1840-F | FY1740-F | FY1640-F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $58.5B+14.6% | $51.0B-6.4% | $54.5B+6.4% | $51.2B-2.0% | $52.3B+9.8% | $47.6B+2.5% | $46.4B+10.9% | $41.8B-6.1% | $44.6B+19.5% | $37.3B |
| Current Assets | $5.4B-12.8% | $6.2B+3.6% | $6.0B+24.8% | $4.8B-1.2% | $4.9B+8.8% | $4.5B+4.7% | $4.3B+0.3% | $4.2B-6.0% | $4.5B+24.9% | $3.6B |
| Cash & Equivalents | $229.0M-79.0% | $1.1B+163.5% | $414.3M+466.3% | $73.2M-67.7% | $226.2M+28.8% | $175.6M+61.5% | $108.8M-65.1% | $311.5M-11.8% | $353.1M-21.4% | $449.1M |
| Inventory | $283.7M-2.7% | $291.7M-17.2% | $352.2M-27.3% | $484.8M+28.5% | $377.2M+9.6% | $344.2M+4.5% | $329.4M+4.0% | $316.6M+4.3% | $303.6M+1.1% | $300.2M |
| Accounts Receivable | $3.3B+4.7% | $3.1B+2.1% | $3.1B-0.2% | $3.1B-1.1% | $3.1B+11.7% | $2.8B+18.0% | $2.3B+6.4% | $2.2B-11.9% | $2.5B+12.7% | $2.2B |
| Goodwill | $9.6B+35.4% | $7.1B-14.0% | $8.3B+2.8% | $8.1B-2.6% | $8.3B-0.5% | $8.3B+1.0% | $8.2B+5.4% | $7.8B-6.2% | $8.3B+24.9% | $6.7B |
| Total Liabilities | $41.5B+6.4% | $39.0B+0.1% | $38.9B+12.5% | $34.6B+0.9% | $34.3B+11.2% | $30.8B+3.2% | $29.9B+12.0% | $26.7B-5.0% | $28.1B+17.0% | $24.0B |
| Current Liabilities | $9.4B-9.1% | $10.3B+12.4% | $9.2B+8.2% | $8.5B+18.8% | $7.1B+10.0% | $6.5B-14.0% | $7.5B-1.3% | $7.6B-10.9% | $8.6B+13.9% | $7.5B |
| Non-Current Liabilities | $32.1B+11.9% | $28.7B-3.6% | $29.8B+13.9% | $26.1B-3.9% | $27.2B+11.5% | $24.4B+9.0% | $22.3B+17.3% | $19.0B-2.5% | $19.5B+18.4% | $16.5B |
| Long-Term Debt | $25.5B+11.6% | $22.8B-3.3% | $23.6B+14.9% | $20.5B-3.0% | $21.2B+12.9% | $18.7B+8.4% | $17.3B+19.4% | $14.5B-0.5% | $14.6B+17.9% | $12.3B |
| Total Equity | $16.8B+41.6% | $11.9B-22.6% | $15.3B-6.5% | $16.4B-7.5% | $17.7B+7.6% | $16.5B+1.2% | $16.3B+8.9% | $14.9B-8.0% | $16.2B+24.2% | $13.1B |
| Retained Earnings | -$2.7Bn/m | -$5.9Bn/m | -$4.2Bn/m | -$2.7Bn/m | -$2.7Bn/m | -$3.7Bn/m | -$3.6Bn/m | -$3.6Bn/m | -$3.9Bn/m | -$4.5B |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Short-Term Investments, Long-Term Investments.
BCE Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | FY2540-F | FY2440-F | FY2340-F | FY2240-F | FY2140-F | FY2040-F | FY1940-F | FY1840-F | FY1740-F | FY1640-F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $5.1B+5.1% | $4.9B-19.4% | $6.0B-2.6% | $6.2B-1.4% | $6.3B+3.1% | $6.1B-1.0% | $6.1B+13.4% | $5.4B-7.9% | $5.9B+18.8% | $4.9B |
| Depreciation & Amortization | $3.8B+9.1% | $3.5B-6.0% | $3.7B+6.7% | $3.5B-3.2% | $3.6B+4.5% | $3.5B+3.0% | $3.4B+13.9% | $2.9B-4.2% | $3.1B+17.5% | $2.6B |
| Capital Expenditures | $2.7B-0.3% | $2.7B-22.0% | $3.5B-8.5% | $3.8B-0.1% | $3.8B+15.3% | $3.3B+7.5% | $3.1B+5.3% | $2.9B-9.7% | $3.2B+14.7% | $2.8B |
| Free Cash Flow | $2.4B+11.9% | $2.1B-15.8% | $2.5B+6.7% | $2.4B-3.3% | $2.5B-11.3% | $2.8B-9.4% | $3.1B+22.9% | $2.5B-5.8% | $2.7B+24.1% | $2.1B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$2.6Bn/m | -$3.1Bn/m | -$4.4Bn/m | -$4.1Bn/m | -$5.5Bn/m | -$2.8Bn/m | -$3.1Bn/m | -$3.2Bn/m | -$4.3Bn/m | -$3.4B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$3.4Bn/m | -$1.2Bn/m | -$1.2Bn/m | -$2.2Bn/m | -$724.0Mn/m | -$3.2Bn/m | -$3.2Bn/m | -$2.3Bn/m | -$1.7Bn/m | -$1.4B |
| Dividends Paid | $1.6B-39.8% | $2.6B-5.0% | $2.8B+9.0% | $2.5B0.0% | $2.5B+4.6% | $2.4B+6.5% | $2.3B+10.4% | $2.1B-1.7% | $2.1B | N/A |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Stock-Based Compensation, Share Buybacks.
BCE Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | FY2540-F | FY2440-F | FY2340-F | FY2240-F | FY2140-F | FY2040-F | FY1940-F | FY1840-F | FY1740-F | FY1640-F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 68.5%0.0pp | 68.4%+0.6pp | 67.9%-0.5pp | 68.4%-0.6pp | 68.9%-0.6pp | 69.5%+0.5pp | 69.1%+0.4pp | 68.7%-0.4pp | 69.1%0.0pp | 69.1% |
| Net Margin | 26.6%+25.1pp | 1.5%-7.9pp | 9.4%-2.7pp | 12.1%-0.2pp | 12.3%+0.5pp | 11.8%-1.9pp | 13.7%+1.0pp | 12.7%-0.8pp | 13.4%-0.8pp | 14.2% |
| Return on Equity | 28.3%+26.1pp | 2.2%-9.3pp | 11.5%-1.7pp | 13.2%+0.4pp | 12.8%-0.1pp | 12.9%-2.6pp | 15.4%+0.8pp | 14.6%-0.4pp | 15.0%-2.6pp | 17.6% |
| Return on Assets | 8.1%+7.6pp | 0.5%-2.7pp | 3.2%-1.0pp | 4.2%-0.1pp | 4.3%-0.1pp | 4.5%-1.0pp | 5.4%+0.2pp | 5.2%-0.3pp | 5.5%-0.7pp | 6.2% |
| Current Ratio | 0.580.0x | 0.60-0.1x | 0.65+0.1x | 0.57-0.1x | 0.680.0x | 0.69+0.1x | 0.560.0x | 0.560.0x | 0.530.0x | 0.48 |
| Debt-to-Equity | 1.52-0.4x | 1.92+0.4x | 1.54+0.3x | 1.25+0.1x | 1.20+0.1x | 1.14+0.1x | 1.06+0.1x | 0.97+0.1x | 0.900.0x | 0.94 |
| Liabilities-to-Equity | 2.47-0.8x | 3.29+0.7x | 2.54+0.4x | 2.11+0.2x | 1.94+0.1x | 1.870.0x | 1.84+0.1x | 1.79+0.1x | 1.73-0.1x | 1.84 |
| Asset Turnover | 0.310.0x | 0.330.0x | 0.340.0x | 0.350.0x | 0.350.0x | 0.380.0x | 0.400.0x | 0.410.0x | 0.410.0x | 0.43 |
| FCF Margin | 13.5%+0.8pp | 12.7%-1.0pp | 13.6%+0.3pp | 13.4%-0.1pp | 13.5%-2.1pp | 15.5%-1.2pp | 16.7%+2.2pp | 14.5%-0.1pp | 14.6%+1.4pp | 13.2% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Operating Margin.
Note: The current ratio is below 1.0 (0.58), indicating current liabilities exceed current assets, which may suggest potential short-term liquidity concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is BCE, Inc.'s annual revenue?
BCE, Inc. (BCE) reported $17.8B in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 5.3% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is BCE, Inc.'s revenue growing?
BCE, Inc. (BCE) revenue grew by 5.3% year-over-year, from $17.0B to $17.8B in fiscal year 2025.
Is BCE, Inc. profitable?
Yes, BCE, Inc. (BCE) reported a net income of $4.8B in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of 26.6%.
How much debt does BCE, Inc. have?
As of fiscal year 2025, BCE, Inc. (BCE) had $229.0M in cash and equivalents against $25.5B in long-term debt.
What is BCE, Inc.'s gross margin?
BCE, Inc. (BCE) had a gross margin of 68.5% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is BCE, Inc.'s net profit margin?
BCE, Inc. (BCE) had a net profit margin of 26.6% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is BCE, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE)?
BCE, Inc. (BCE) has a return on equity of 28.3% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is BCE, Inc.'s free cash flow?
BCE, Inc. (BCE) generated $2.4B in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a 11.9% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is BCE, Inc.'s operating cash flow?
BCE, Inc. (BCE) generated $5.1B in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are BCE, Inc.'s total assets?
BCE, Inc. (BCE) had $58.5B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are BCE, Inc.'s capital expenditures?
BCE, Inc. (BCE) invested $2.7B in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
How much does BCE, Inc. spend on research and development?
BCE, Inc. (BCE) invested $43.8M in research and development during fiscal year 2025.
What is BCE, Inc.'s current ratio?
BCE, Inc. (BCE) had a current ratio of 0.58 as of fiscal year 2025, which is below 1.0, which may suggest potential liquidity concerns.
What is BCE, Inc.'s debt-to-equity ratio?
BCE, Inc. (BCE) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.52 as of fiscal year 2025. We compute it as long-term debt divided by total shareholder equity, where long-term debt is the noncurrent part of the company's borrowings, so debt due within the next twelve months is not counted.
What is BCE, Inc.'s liabilities-to-equity ratio?
BCE, Inc. (BCE) had a liabilities-to-equity ratio of 2.47 as of fiscal year 2025, which is total liabilities divided by total shareholder equity. Total liabilities counts every obligation on the balance sheet (payables, deposits, insurance reserves and deferred taxes as well as borrowings), so this ratio usually runs well above debt-to-equity.
What is BCE, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA)?
BCE, Inc. (BCE) had a return on assets of 8.1% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is BCE, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
BCE, Inc. (BCE) trades at 4.1x earnings, its market capitalization divided by $4.8B net income, FY2025. The market capitalization is $19.4B as of Oct 22, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is BCE, Inc.'s price-to-sales ratio?
BCE, Inc. (BCE) trades at 1.1x sales, its market capitalization divided by $17.8B revenue, FY2025. The market capitalization is $19.4B as of Oct 22, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is BCE, Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score?
BCE, Inc. (BCE) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 out of 8 computable signals; 1 of the nine could not be computed from available data, so the full-scale strength rating is not shown. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are BCE, Inc.'s earnings high quality?
BCE, Inc. (BCE) has an earnings quality ratio of 1.07x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is BCE, Inc.?
BCE, Inc. (BCE) scores 48 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating moderate standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is the average of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.