BQE WATER INC (BQE.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX Venture Exchange - TSX-V:BQE - CA0556402059 - Common Stock
52 CAD
-2 (-3.7%)
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! This makes BQE very considerable for value and growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BQE was profitable.
BQE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years BQE has been profitable.
In multiple years BQE reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 21.87%, BQE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BQE has a better Return On Equity (27.35%) than 95.83% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of BQE (13.85%) is better than 95.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 21.87% | ||
| ROE | 27.35% | ||
| ROIC | 13.85% |
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 22.86%, BQE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.83% of the companies in the same industry.
BQE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 17.34%, BQE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Gross Margin of BQE (41.38%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BQE has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.86% | ||
| GM | 41.38% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BQE is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BQE has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, BQE has more shares outstanding
BQE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.43 indicates that BQE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BQE's Altman-Z score of 6.43 is amongst the best of the industry. BQE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
BQE has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.68. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.68 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.68, BQE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BQE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.08. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
BQE has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.08) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.43 |
ROIC/WACC1.81
WACC7.66%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 5.41 indicates that BQE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
BQE's Current ratio of 5.41 is amongst the best of the industry. BQE outperforms 95.83% of its industry peers.
BQE has a Quick Ratio of 5.41. This indicates that BQE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 5.41, BQE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.83% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.41 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 82.69% 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
Looking at the last year, BQE shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 82.90%.
The Revenue has been growing by 24.95% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)82.69%
EPS 3Y21.13%
EPS 5Y79.78%
EPS Q2Q%-26.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)82.9%
Revenue growth 3Y31.75%
Revenue growth 5Y24.95%
Sales Q2Q%36.64%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 22.74% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 32.56% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y61.3%
EPS Next 2Y26.46%
EPS Next 3Y22.74%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year89.94%
Revenue Next 2Y46.08%
Revenue Next 3Y32.56%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.12 indicates a reasonable valuation of BQE.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BQE indicates a rather cheap valuation: BQE is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.59, BQE is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.76, which indicates a very decent valuation of BQE.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BQE is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BQE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BQE indicates a rather cheap valuation: BQE is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BQE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.83% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.61 |
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.
BQE has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BQE's earnings are expected to grow with 22.74% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.15
PEG (5Y)0.11
EPS Next 2Y26.46%
EPS Next 3Y22.74%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BQE does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX-V:BQE (12/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
52
-2 (-3.7%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.15%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners51.86%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap67.60M
Revenue(TTM)32.47M
Net Income(TTM)7.42M
Analysts86.67
Price Target81.6 (56.92%)
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)18.76%
Min EPS beat(2)17.15%
Max EPS beat(2)20.37%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)186.44%
Min EPS beat(4)17.15%
Max EPS beat(4)616.51%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)60.3%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)33.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)-18.53%
Max Revenue beat(2)85.55%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)48.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-18.53%
Max Revenue beat(4)133.2%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)21.49%
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)-11.34%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.79%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-9.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)15.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-6.59%
Revenue NY rev (3m)27.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.76 | ||
| P/S | 2.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.96 | ||
| P/B | 2.49 | ||
| P/tB | 2.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.61 |
EPS(TTM)5.7
EY10.96%
EPS(NY)5.93
Fwd EY11.41%
FCF(TTM)2.65
FCFY5.1%
OCF(TTM)2.9
OCFY5.57%
SpS24.98
BVpS20.88
TBVpS20.81
PEG (NY)0.15
PEG (5Y)0.11
Graham Number51.74
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 21.87% | ||
| ROE | 27.35% | ||
| ROCE | 19.23% | ||
| ROIC | 13.85% | ||
| ROICexc | 33.01% | ||
| ROICexgc | 33.24% | ||
| OM | 17.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.86% | ||
| GM | 41.38% | ||
| FCFM | 10.61% |
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
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 3Y-7.21%
PM growth 5Y45.58%
GM growth 3Y1.06%
GM growth 5Y-0.64%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.96
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.68 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.35 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 62% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.98% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 27.61 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 61.23% | ||
| Profit Quality | 46.4% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.43 |
F-Score6
WACC7.66%
ROIC/WACC1.81
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)82.69%
EPS 3Y21.13%
EPS 5Y79.78%
EPS Q2Q%-26.13%
EPS Next Y61.3%
EPS Next 2Y26.46%
EPS Next 3Y22.74%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)82.9%
Revenue growth 3Y31.75%
Revenue growth 5Y24.95%
Sales Q2Q%36.64%
Revenue Next Year89.94%
Revenue Next 2Y46.08%
Revenue Next 3Y32.56%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y267.26%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year74.07%
EBIT Next 3Y33.33%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y500.09%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y654.67%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
BQE WATER INC / BQE.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BQE WATER INC (BQE.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 8 / 10 to BQE.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for BQE WATER INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to BQE WATER INC (BQE.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is BQE WATER INC (BQE.CA) stock?
BQE WATER INC (BQE.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of BQE WATER INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BQE WATER INC (BQE.CA) is 9.12 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.49.