BCE Inc (BCE) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Latest as of September 2025:
0.53x
BCE Inc (BCE) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.53x as of September 2025. Free cash flow of CA$1.02 Billion represents 1% of operating cash flow (CA$1.91 Billion). Explore BCE Inc (BCE) capital reinvestment to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
FCF Generation Index
0.53x
Free Cash Flow / Operating CF
Free Cash Flow
CA$1.02 Billion
CAD
Operating Cash Flow
CA$1.91 Billion
CAD
Capital Expenditures
CA$894.00 Million
CAD
BCE Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1991–2024)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for BCE Inc across 34 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see BCE operating cash flow.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for BCE Inc (1991–2024)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for BCE Inc. Check BCE Inc (BCE) total reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (CAD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.37x | CA$2.56 Billion | CA$6.99 Billion | CA$4.43 Billion | ▼ -8.5% |
| 2023 | 0.40x | CA$3.18 Billion | CA$7.95 Billion | CA$4.76 Billion | ▲ +3.7% |
| 2022 | 0.39x | CA$3.23 Billion | CA$8.37 Billion | CA$5.14 Billion | ▲ +183.9% |
| 2021 | 0.14x | CA$1.09 Billion | CA$8.01 Billion | CA$6.92 Billion | ▼ -69.6% |
| 2020 | 0.45x | CA$3.47 Billion | CA$7.75 Billion | CA$4.29 Billion | ▼ -10.4% |
| 2019 | 0.50x | CA$3.97 Billion | CA$7.96 Billion | CA$3.99 Billion | ▲ +9.7% |
| 2018 | 0.45x | CA$3.36 Billion | CA$7.38 Billion | CA$4.03 Billion | ▲ +0.6% |
| 2017 | 0.45x | CA$3.32 Billion | CA$7.36 Billion | CA$4.03 Billion | ▲ +4.5% |
| 2016 | 0.43x | CA$2.87 Billion | CA$6.64 Billion | CA$3.77 Billion | ▲ +28.3% |
| 2015 | 0.34x | CA$2.11 Billion | CA$6.27 Billion | CA$4.16 Billion | ▲ +7.3% |
| 2014 | 0.31x | CA$1.96 Billion | CA$6.24 Billion | CA$4.28 Billion | ▼ -30.1% |
| 2013 | 0.45x | CA$2.90 Billion | CA$6.48 Billion | CA$3.57 Billion | ▲ +22.3% |
| 2012 | 0.37x | CA$2.04 Billion | CA$5.55 Billion | CA$3.52 Billion | ▲ +10.8% |
| 2011 | 0.33x | CA$1.61 Billion | CA$4.87 Billion | CA$3.26 Billion | ▼ -11.3% |
| 2010 | 0.37x | CA$1.76 Billion | CA$4.72 Billion | CA$2.96 Billion | ▼ -9.9% |
| 2009 | 0.41x | CA$2.02 Billion | CA$4.88 Billion | CA$2.85 Billion | ▼ -15.8% |
| 2008 | 0.49x | CA$2.90 Billion | CA$5.89 Billion | CA$2.99 Billion | ▲ +10.0% |
| 2007 | 0.45x | CA$2.56 Billion | CA$5.71 Billion | CA$3.15 Billion | ▲ +9.1% |
| 2006 | 0.41x | CA$2.18 Billion | CA$5.31 Billion | CA$3.13 Billion | ▲ +6.7% |
| 2005 | 0.38x | CA$2.15 Billion | CA$5.57 Billion | CA$3.43 Billion | ▼ -6.3% |
| 2004 | 0.41x | CA$2.35 Billion | CA$5.71 Billion | CA$3.36 Billion | ▼ -18.1% |
| 2003 | 0.50x | CA$3.20 Billion | CA$6.38 Billion | CA$3.18 Billion | ▲ +1122.9% |
| 2002 | -0.05x | CA$-176.27 Million | CA$3.59 Billion | CA$3.77 Billion | ▲ +88.3% |
| 2001 | -0.42x | CA$-2.18 Billion | CA$5.22 Billion | CA$7.40 Billion | ▲ +60.3% |
| 2000 | -1.05x | CA$-2.48 Billion | CA$2.35 Billion | CA$4.83 Billion | ▼ -176.1% |
| 1999 | -0.38x | CA$-990.02 Million | CA$2.60 Billion | CA$3.59 Billion | ▼ -71328.5% |
| 1998 | 0.00x | CA$-2.01 Million | CA$3.77 Billion | CA$3.77 Billion | ▼ -100.2% |
| 1997 | 0.22x | CA$976.98 Million | CA$4.39 Billion | CA$3.41 Billion | ▼ -18.7% |
| 1996 | 0.27x | CA$1.18 Billion | CA$4.31 Billion | CA$3.13 Billion | ▲ +248.2% |
| 1995 | -0.18x | CA$-437.01 Million | CA$2.37 Billion | CA$2.80 Billion | ▼ -155.0% |
| 1994 | 0.34x | CA$1.42 Billion | CA$4.23 Billion | CA$2.81 Billion | ▲ +179.7% |
| 1993 | -0.42x | CA$-951.02 Million | CA$2.26 Billion | CA$3.21 Billion | ▼ -597.1% |
| 1992 | 0.08x | CA$344.06 Million | CA$4.06 Billion | CA$3.72 Billion | ▼ -74.9% |
| 1991 | 0.34x | CA$1.66 Billion | CA$4.93 Billion | CA$3.27 Billion | — |
FCG Index = Free Cash Flow / Operating Cash Flow. FCF = Operating CF + Capital Expenditures (capex stored negative).