BQE WATER INC (BQE.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX-V:BQE - CA0556402059 - Common Stock
54.01 CAD
+0.01 (+0.02%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10 to BQE. BQE was compared to 24 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. BQE scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. BQE is evaluated to be cheap and growing strongly. This does not happen too often! These ratings could make BQE a good candidate for value and growth and quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BQE had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BQE had a positive cash flow from operations.
BQE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In multiple years BQE reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BQE's Return On Assets of 26.93% is amongst the best of the industry. BQE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 34.66%, BQE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.83% of the companies in the same industry.
BQE's Return On Invested Capital of 14.51% is amongst the best of the industry. BQE outperforms 95.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 26.93% | ||
| ROE | 34.66% | ||
| ROIC | 14.51% |
ROA(3y)13.04%
ROA(5y)13.87%
ROE(3y)16.68%
ROE(5y)17.54%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
BQE has a Profit Margin of 27.91%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BQE outperforms 95.83% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BQE has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 17.68%, BQE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
BQE's Gross Margin of 42.05% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BQE outperforms 79.17% of its industry peers.
BQE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.91% | ||
| GM | 42.05% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-7.21%
PM growth 5Y45.58%
GM growth 3Y1.06%
GM growth 5Y-0.64%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BQE is creating value.
BQE has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
BQE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BQE has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.19 indicates that BQE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.19, BQE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BQE has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.52. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.52 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BQE has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.52) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09 indicates that BQE is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BQE (0.09) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.19 |
ROIC/WACC1.83
WACC7.95%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.40 indicates that BQE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
BQE has a Current ratio of 4.40. This is amongst the best in the industry. BQE outperforms 95.83% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 4.40 indicates that BQE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 4.40, BQE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.83% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.4 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 236.00% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 79.78% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 74.44% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 24.95% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)236%
EPS 3Y21.13%
EPS 5Y79.78%
EPS Q2Q%239.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)74.44%
Revenue growth 3Y31.75%
Revenue growth 5Y24.95%
Sales Q2Q%230%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 34.02% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
BQE is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 29.24% yearly.
EPS Next Y52.42%
EPS Next 2Y34.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year48.6%
Revenue Next 2Y29.24%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.37, which indicates a very decent valuation of BQE.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BQE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.83% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.54. BQE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.10, the valuation of BQE can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BQE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BQE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.05.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.1 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BQE is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BQE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BQE is cheaper than 70.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.13 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of BQE may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BQE's earnings are expected to grow with 34.02% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)0.1
EPS Next 2Y34.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for BQE!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX-V:BQE (9/26/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
54.01
+0.01 (+0.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.31%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners51.93%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap70.21M
Analysts86.67
Price Target81.6 (51.08%)
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)316.83%
Min EPS beat(2)17.15%
Max EPS beat(2)616.51%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)195.93%
Min EPS beat(4)17.15%
Max EPS beat(4)616.51%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)109.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)85.55%
Max Revenue beat(2)133.2%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)52.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5%
Max Revenue beat(4)133.2%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)1.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)19.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)20.91%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.1 | ||
| P/S | 2.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.37 | ||
| P/B | 2.91 | ||
| P/tB | 2.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.13 |
EPS(TTM)6.45
EY11.94%
EPS(NY)6.66
Fwd EY12.34%
FCF(TTM)3.56
FCFY6.59%
OCF(TTM)4.04
OCFY7.48%
SpS23.06
BVpS18.57
TBVpS18.49
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)0.1
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 26.93% | ||
| ROE | 34.66% | ||
| ROCE | 20.15% | ||
| ROIC | 14.51% | ||
| ROICexc | 30.79% | ||
| ROICexgc | 31.05% | ||
| OM | 17.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.91% | ||
| GM | 42.05% | ||
| FCFM | 15.43% |
ROA(3y)13.04%
ROA(5y)13.87%
ROE(3y)16.68%
ROE(5y)17.54%
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 3Y-7.21%
PM growth 5Y45.58%
GM growth 3Y1.06%
GM growth 5Y-0.64%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.97
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.52 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.37 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 126.83% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.09% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 26.44 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90.62% | ||
| Profit Quality | 55.28% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.19 |
F-Score5
WACC7.95%
ROIC/WACC1.83
Cap/Depr(3y)81.07%
Cap/Depr(5y)74.58%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.75%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)236%
EPS 3Y21.13%
EPS 5Y79.78%
EPS Q2Q%239.53%
EPS Next Y52.42%
EPS Next 2Y34.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)74.44%
Revenue growth 3Y31.75%
Revenue growth 5Y24.95%
Sales Q2Q%230%
Revenue Next Year48.6%
Revenue Next 2Y29.24%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y337.18%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year70.37%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y676.37%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y1141.98%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A