BCE Inc (BCE.TO) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-03 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

45 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

0.70 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the distress zone (below 1.81). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

6/9 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-2.44 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold. A screen, not an accusation.

FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-03

Quick answers

What is BCE Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 45/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-03: valuation 81, quality 57, growth 31, balance sheet 21, cash quality 36, capital allocation 48, momentum 39. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is BCE Inc's Altman Z-Score?

0.70, which sits in the distress zone (below 1.81) as of 2026-09-03. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is BCE Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

6 of 9, as of 2026-09-03. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does BCE Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.44 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-09-03. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

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