BQE WATER INC (BQE.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX-V:BQE - CA0556402059 - Common Stock
57.97 CAD
+1.71 (+3.04%)
Taking everything into account, BQE scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BQE was compared to 24 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. BQE has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. An interesting combination arises when we look at growth and value: BQE is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. With these ratings, BQE could be worth investigating further for value and growth and quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BQE had positive earnings in the past year.
BQE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 has a better Return On Assets (24.29%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
BQE has a better Return On Equity (31.28%) than 95.83% of its industry peers.
BQE has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.14%) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 24.29% | ||
| ROE | 31.28% | ||
| ROIC | 9.14% |
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's Profit Margin of 31.73% is amongst the best of the industry. BQE outperforms 95.83% of its industry peers.
BQE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of BQE (14.01%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
The Gross Margin of BQE (47.52%) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
BQE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 31.73% | ||
| GM | 47.52% |
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 just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BQE is still creating some 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
BQE has an Altman-Z score of 6.43. This indicates that BQE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BQE has a Altman-Z score of 6.43. This is amongst the best in the industry. BQE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
BQE has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.09. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as BQE would need 2.09 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.09, BQE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 2.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.43 |
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC8.01%
2.3 Liquidity
BQE has a Current Ratio of 4.20. This indicates that BQE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 4.20, BQE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.83% of the companies in the same industry.
BQE has a Quick Ratio of 4.20. This indicates that BQE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
BQE's Quick ratio of 4.20 is amongst the best of the industry. BQE outperforms 95.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.2 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BQE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 175.98%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, BQE shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 79.78% on average per year.
BQE shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 23.19%.
Measured over the past years, BQE shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 24.95% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)175.98%
EPS 3Y21.13%
EPS 5Y79.78%
EPS Q2Q%450%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.19%
Revenue growth 3Y31.75%
Revenue growth 5Y24.95%
Sales Q2Q%196.89%
3.2 Future
BQE is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 25.91% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 29.24% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y49.64%
EPS Next 2Y25.91%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.70, the valuation of BQE can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BQE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.83% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.03, BQE is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.86, which indicates a very decent valuation of BQE.
BQE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BQE is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.63, BQE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.86 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BQE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
BQE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 70.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.67 |
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 25.91% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)0.13
EPS Next 2Y25.91%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for BQE!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX-V:BQE (9/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
57.97
+1.71 (+3.04%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.34%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners52.79%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap75.36M
Analysts86.67
Price Target81.6 (40.76%)
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)354.13%
Min EPS beat(2)91.75%
Max EPS beat(2)616.51%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)178.64%
Min EPS beat(4)-52.01%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)64.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5%
Max Revenue beat(2)133.2%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)26.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-19.09%
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)16.92%
EPS NY rev (3m)16.92%
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 | 10.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.86 | ||
| P/S | 3.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 70.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 44.99 | ||
| P/B | 3.36 | ||
| P/tB | 3.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.67 |
EPS(TTM)5.42
EY9.35%
EPS(NY)5.88
Fwd EY10.15%
FCF(TTM)0.83
FCFY1.42%
OCF(TTM)1.29
OCFY2.22%
SpS17.01
BVpS17.25
TBVpS17.16
PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)0.13
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 24.29% | ||
| ROE | 31.28% | ||
| ROCE | 12.7% | ||
| ROIC | 9.14% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.76% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.92% | ||
| OM | 14.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 31.73% | ||
| GM | 47.52% | ||
| FCFM | 4.86% |
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.77
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.09 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.55 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 129.54% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.72% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 21.18 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 47.03% | ||
| Profit Quality | 15.3% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.43 |
F-Score4
WACC8.01%
ROIC/WACC1.14
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)175.98%
EPS 3Y21.13%
EPS 5Y79.78%
EPS Q2Q%450%
EPS Next Y49.64%
EPS Next 2Y25.91%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.19%
Revenue growth 3Y31.75%
Revenue growth 5Y24.95%
Sales Q2Q%196.89%
Revenue Next Year48.6%
Revenue Next 2Y29.24%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y26.53%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year51.85%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y237.93%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y365.91%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A