BQE WATER INC (BQE.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX Venture Exchange - TSX-V:BQE - CA0556402059 - Common Stock
63.9 CAD
-0.88 (-1.36%)
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 scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. BQE has both an excellent growth and valuation score. This means it is growing and it is still cheap. This is a rare combination! 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.
BQE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: BQE reported negative operating cash flow in multiple 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.
The Return On Equity of BQE (27.35%) is better than 95.83% of its industry peers.
BQE's Return On Invested Capital of 13.85% is amongst the best of the industry. BQE outperforms 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.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BQE has grown nicely.
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.
BQE's Gross Margin of 41.38% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BQE outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
BQE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BQE is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BQE has more shares outstanding
BQE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BQE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BQE has an Altman-Z score of 7.79. This indicates that BQE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BQE's Altman-Z score of 7.79 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.68, BQE belongs to the best 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BQE (0.08) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.79 |
ROIC/WACC1.79
WACC7.73%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 5.41 indicates that BQE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
BQE has a Current ratio of 5.41. This is amongst the best in 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.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 5.41, BQE belongs to the best 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
BQE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 82.69%, which is quite impressive.
BQE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 79.78% yearly.
BQE shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, 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
Based on estimates for the next years, BQE will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 22.74% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, BQE will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 32.56% on average per year.
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
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.21, the valuation of BQE can be described as reasonable.
BQE's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BQE is cheaper than 95.83% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.59. BQE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.77 indicates a reasonable valuation of BQE.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BQE is valued cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.03. BQE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BQE is valued a bit cheaper than 62.50% 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 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.13 |
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.
BQE has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
BQE's earnings are expected to grow with 22.74% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)0.14
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 | 0% |
TSX-V:BQE (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
63.9
-0.88 (-1.36%)
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 Cap83.07M
Revenue(TTM)32.47M
Net Income(TTM)7.42M
Analysts86.67
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)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 | 11.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.77 | ||
| P/S | 2.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.07 | ||
| P/B | 3.06 | ||
| P/tB | 3.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.13 |
EPS(TTM)5.7
EY8.92%
EPS(NY)5.93
Fwd EY9.28%
FCF(TTM)2.65
FCFY4.15%
OCF(TTM)2.9
OCFY4.53%
SpS24.98
BVpS20.88
TBVpS20.81
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)0.14
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 | 7.79 |
F-Score6
WACC7.73%
ROIC/WACC1.79
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 11.21 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.06.