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BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC (BLDP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:BLDP - CA0585861085 - Common Stock

2.61 USD
-0.02 (-0.76%)
Last: 12/19/2025, 8:00:02 PM
2.61 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/19/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

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BLDP gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 91 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. BLDP scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. BLDP is quite expensive at the moment. 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.
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.
BLDP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBLDP 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

With a Return On Assets value of -16.87%, BLDP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.65% of the companies in the same industry.
BLDP's Return On Equity of -19.75% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BLDP outperforms 58.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -16.87%
ROE -19.75%
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 Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBLDP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -10 -20 -30 -40

1.3 Margins

BLDP does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
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 Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBLDP 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.
BLDP has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BLDP has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BLDP has a worse debt to assets ratio.
BLDP Yearly Shares OutstandingBLDP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
BLDP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBLDP 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 0.91, we must say that BLDP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
BLDP's Altman-Z score of 0.91 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BLDP outperforms 52.75% of its industry peers.
BLDP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
BLDP has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.03) than 76.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.91
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.67%
BLDP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBLDP 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

BLDP has a Current Ratio of 8.33. This indicates that BLDP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
BLDP has a Current ratio of 8.33. This is amongst the best in the industry. BLDP outperforms 93.41% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 7.53 indicates that BLDP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 7.53, BLDP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 8.33
Quick Ratio 7.53
BLDP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBLDP 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 has grown by an impressive 64.55% over the past year.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.20% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, BLDP shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -7.98% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)64.55%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%86.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.2%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.62%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.98%
Sales Q2Q%120.26%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.87% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
BLDP is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 22.16% yearly.
EPS Next Y69.15%
EPS Next 2Y33.01%
EPS Next 3Y22.16%
EPS Next 5Y14.87%
Revenue Next Year25.43%
Revenue Next 2Y17.84%
Revenue Next 3Y16.92%
Revenue Next 5Y22.16%

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.
BLDP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBLDP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 200M 400M 600M
BLDP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBLDP 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

BLDP reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
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 Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBLDP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 -10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
BLDP Per share dataBLDP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.5 1 1.5 2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as BLDP's earnings are expected to grow with 22.16% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y33.01%
EPS Next 3Y22.16%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for BLDP!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC

NASDAQ:BLDP (12/19/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 2.61 0 (0%)

2.61

-0.02 (-0.76%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)11-13 2025-11-13/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-11 2026-03-11/amc
Inst Owners31.88%
Inst Owner Change-1.18%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap784.51M
Revenue(TTM)90.25M
Net Income(TTM)-119.86M
Analysts42.22
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %8.15%
Short Ratio2.96
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)19.32%
Min EPS beat(2)18.62%
Max EPS beat(2)20.03%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)14.65%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.08%
Max EPS beat(4)34.01%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-45.21%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-32.15%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-34.94%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)16.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)33.98%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.6%
Min Revenue beat(4)-20.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)33.98%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.25%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-7.43%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-8.33%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)7.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)9.52%
Revenue NY rev (3m)9.43%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 8.69
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.29
P/tB 1.3
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.39
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.25
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.35
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.31
OCFYN/A
SpS0.3
BVpS2.02
TBVpS2.01
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -16.87%
ROE -19.75%
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.13
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 301.96%
Cap/Sales 13.66%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 8.33
Quick Ratio 7.53
Altman-Z 0.91
F-Score5
WACC7.67%
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)64.55%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%86.76%
EPS Next Y69.15%
EPS Next 2Y33.01%
EPS Next 3Y22.16%
EPS Next 5Y14.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.2%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.62%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.98%
Sales Q2Q%120.26%
Revenue Next Year25.43%
Revenue Next 2Y17.84%
Revenue Next 3Y16.92%
Revenue Next 5Y22.16%
EBIT growth 1Y38.02%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year37.89%
EBIT Next 3Y20.48%
EBIT Next 5Y12.54%
FCF growth 1Y33.19%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y14.35%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC / BLDP FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for BLDP stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to BLDP.


What is the valuation status of BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC (BLDP) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC (BLDP). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of BLDP stock?

BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC (BLDP) 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) is expected to grow by 69.15% in the next year.