BQE WATER INC (BQE.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX-V:BQE - CA0556402059 - Common Stock
55 CAD
-0.66 (-1.19%)
Taking everything into account, BQE scores 8 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BQE was compared to 24 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. BQE gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. BQE is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. This is an interesting combination These ratings could make BQE a good candidate 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.
In the past 5 years BQE has always been profitable.
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.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 34.66%, BQE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.83% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 14.51%, BQE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.83% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 27.91%, BQE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.83% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BQE has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of BQE (17.68%) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 42.05%, BQE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.17% of the companies in the same industry.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BQE is creating value.
BQE has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BQE has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
BQE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.30 indicates that BQE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BQE has a Altman-Z score of 6.30. This is amongst the best in the industry. BQE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
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 Debt to FCF ratio of 0.52. This is amongst the best in the industry. BQE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09 indicates that BQE is not too dependend on debt financing.
BQE's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.09 is amongst the best of the industry. BQE outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.3 |
ROIC/WACC1.87
WACC7.76%
2.3 Liquidity
BQE has a Current Ratio of 4.40. This indicates that BQE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
BQE's Current ratio of 4.40 is amongst the best of 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 4.40, BQE belongs to the top 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
Looking at the last year, BQE shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 74.44%.
BQE shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 24.95% yearly.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, BQE will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 34.02% on average per year.
BQE is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 49.11% yearly.
EPS Next Y52.42%
EPS Next 2Y34.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year103.35%
Revenue Next 2Y49.11%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.53, the valuation of BQE can be described as reasonable.
95.83% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BQE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
BQE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.67.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.25, the valuation of BQE can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BQE indicates a rather cheap valuation: BQE is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BQE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.33, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BQE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BQE is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies 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 | 15.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.35 |
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.
BQE's earnings are expected to grow with 34.02% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)0.11
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 (10/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
55
-0.66 (-1.19%)
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 Cap71.50M
Revenue(TTM)29.98M
Net Income(TTM)8.37M
Analysts86.67
Price Target81.6 (48.36%)
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)-6.04%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)19.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)37.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)37.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)36.84%
Revenue NY rev (3m)65.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.25 | ||
| P/S | 2.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.46 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.61 | ||
| P/B | 2.96 | ||
| P/tB | 2.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.35 |
EPS(TTM)6.45
EY11.73%
EPS(NY)6.66
Fwd EY12.12%
FCF(TTM)3.56
FCFY6.47%
OCF(TTM)4.04
OCFY7.35%
SpS23.06
BVpS18.57
TBVpS18.49
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)0.11
Graham Number51.91
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
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-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 | 6.3 |
F-Score5
WACC7.76%
ROIC/WACC1.87
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 Year103.35%
Revenue Next 2Y49.11%
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