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BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC (BLDP.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX:BLDP - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA0585861085 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD

2.55  +0.17 (+7.14%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall BLDP gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated BLDP against 16 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. The financial health of BLDP is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. BLDP is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BLDP has reported negative net income.
BLDP had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years BLDP always reported negative net income.
BLDP had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
BLDP.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBLDP.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -100M -200M -300M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -40.18%, BLDP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -46.49%, BLDP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -40.18%
ROE -46.49%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-24.04%
ROA(5y)-17.06%
ROE(3y)-27.03%
ROE(5y)-19.08%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
BLDP.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBLDP.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -10 -20 -30 -40

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for BLDP so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
BLDP.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBLDP.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200 -300 -400

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

BLDP does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, BLDP has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for BLDP has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
BLDP has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
BLDP.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingBLDP.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
BLDP.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBLDP.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.23, we must say that BLDP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -0.23, BLDP is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
BLDP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
BLDP's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.03 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BLDP outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -0.23
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.84%
BLDP.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBLDP.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 9.00 indicates that BLDP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 9.00, BLDP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
BLDP has a Quick Ratio of 8.13. This indicates that BLDP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 8.13, BLDP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 9
Quick Ratio 8.13
BLDP.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBLDP.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for BLDP have decreased strongly by -55.56% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, BLDP shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -31.88% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -7.98% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-55.56%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%27.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-31.88%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.62%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.98%
Sales Q2Q%11.23%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, BLDP will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 14.87% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, BLDP will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 34.73% on average per year.
EPS Next Y62.54%
EPS Next 2Y28.91%
EPS Next 3Y20.19%
EPS Next 5Y14.87%
Revenue Next Year20.79%
Revenue Next 2Y22.85%
Revenue Next 3Y23.89%
Revenue Next 5Y34.73%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
BLDP.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBLDP.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 200M 400M 600M
BLDP.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBLDP.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2030 2031 0 -0.5 -1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for BLDP. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for BLDP. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
BLDP.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBLDP.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
BLDP.CA Per share dataBLDP.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 -1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

BLDP's earnings are expected to grow with 20.19% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.91%
EPS Next 3Y20.19%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BLDP does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC

TSX:BLDP (8/13/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

2.55

+0.17 (+7.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)05-06 2025-05-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-11 2025-08-11/bmo
Inst Owners25.55%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap764.57M
Analysts42.22
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)9.97%
Min EPS beat(2)-14.08%
Max EPS beat(2)34.01%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-93.57%
Min EPS beat(4)-412.82%
Max EPS beat(4)34.01%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-54.72%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-39.49%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-40.97%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-15.24%
Min Revenue beat(2)-20.95%
Max Revenue beat(2)-9.52%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-21.2%
Min Revenue beat(4)-38.59%
Max Revenue beat(4)-9.52%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-8.68%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-13.88%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-9.98%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.61%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-11.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-5.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.62%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 7.86
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.85
P/tB 0.85
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-1.35
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.5
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.62
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.52
OCFYN/A
SpS0.32
BVpS3
TBVpS2.99
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -40.18%
ROE -46.49%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-24.04%
ROA(5y)-17.06%
ROE(3y)-27.03%
ROE(5y)-19.08%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score1
Asset Turnover0.09
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 240.82%
Cap/Sales 32.28%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 9
Quick Ratio 8.13
Altman-Z -0.23
F-Score1
WACC7.84%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)264.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)223.12%
Cap/Sales(3y)40.71%
Cap/Sales(5y)29.72%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-55.56%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%27.27%
EPS Next Y62.54%
EPS Next 2Y28.91%
EPS Next 3Y20.19%
EPS Next 5Y14.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-31.88%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.62%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.98%
Sales Q2Q%11.23%
Revenue Next Year20.79%
Revenue Next 2Y22.85%
Revenue Next 3Y23.89%
Revenue Next 5Y34.73%
EBIT growth 1Y4.23%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year39.83%
EBIT Next 3Y15.85%
EBIT Next 5Y11.19%
FCF growth 1Y19.92%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y11.44%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A