BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC (BLDP.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BLDP - CA0585861085 - Common Stock
4.99 CAD
+0.16 (+3.31%)
Taking everything into account, BLDP scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BLDP was compared to 15 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. While BLDP seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, BLDP is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BLDP had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year BLDP has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
BLDP had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years BLDP always reported negative operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -40.33%, BLDP is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
BLDP has a Return On Equity (-46.67%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -40.33% | ||
| ROE | -46.67% | ||
| 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
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for BLDP so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
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.
BLDP has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BLDP has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.83 indicates that BLDP is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.83, BLDP is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that BLDP is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.03, BLDP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.83 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.81%
2.3 Liquidity
BLDP has a Current Ratio of 9.31. This indicates that BLDP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 9.31, BLDP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 8.32 indicates that BLDP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
BLDP has a Quick ratio of 8.32. This is amongst the best in the industry. BLDP outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 9.31 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 8.32 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BLDP have decreased strongly by -55.56% in the last year.
BLDP shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -30.40%.
BLDP shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -7.98% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-55.56%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%27.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-30.4%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.62%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.98%
Sales Q2Q%11.23%
3.2 Future
BLDP is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.87% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 23.87% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y66.45%
EPS Next 2Y32.18%
EPS Next 3Y21.67%
EPS Next 5Y14.87%
Revenue Next Year14.62%
Revenue Next 2Y17.68%
Revenue Next 3Y18.02%
Revenue Next 5Y23.87%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BLDP's earnings are expected to grow with 21.67% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y32.18%
EPS Next 3Y21.67%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BLDP does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:BLDP (10/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
4.99
+0.16 (+3.31%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners31.45%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.50B
Revenue(TTM)72.51M
Net Income(TTM)-296805000
Analysts42.22
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)26.32%
Min EPS beat(2)18.62%
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)-54.84%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-33.86%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-38.39%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.31%
Min Revenue beat(2)-9.52%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.11%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-17.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)-38.59%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.11%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-8.08%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-11.96%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-10.83%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 14.75 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1.68 | ||
| P/tB | 1.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)-1.37
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.38
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.56
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.46
OCFYN/A
SpS0.34
BVpS2.97
TBVpS2.96
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -40.33% | ||
| ROE | -46.67% | ||
| 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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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 Turnover0.1
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | 342.58% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 31.1% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 9.31 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 8.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.83 |
F-Score1
WACC7.81%
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 Y66.45%
EPS Next 2Y32.18%
EPS Next 3Y21.67%
EPS Next 5Y14.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-30.4%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.62%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.98%
Sales Q2Q%11.23%
Revenue Next Year14.62%
Revenue Next 2Y17.68%
Revenue Next 3Y18.02%
Revenue Next 5Y23.87%
EBIT growth 1Y12.46%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year39.15%
EBIT Next 3Y18.12%
EBIT Next 5Y12.75%
FCF growth 1Y26.72%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y15.55%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC / BLDP.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BLDP stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to BLDP.CA.
What is the valuation status of BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC (BLDP.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC (BLDP.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of BLDP stock?
BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC (BLDP.CA) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC (BLDP.CA) is expected to grow by 66.45% in the next year.