BQE WATER INC (BQE.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX Venture Exchange - TSX-V:BQE - CA0556402059 - Common Stock
52 CAD
-2 (-3.7%)
BQE gets a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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
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 (21.87%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BQE (27.35%) is better than 95.83% of its industry peers.
BQE has a better Return On Invested Capital (13.85%) 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 22.86%, BQE belongs to the top 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.
BQE has a Operating Margin of 17.34%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BQE outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
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
BQE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
BQE has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BQE has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for BQE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BQE has an Altman-Z score of 6.66. This indicates that BQE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BQE has a Altman-Z score of 6.66. This is amongst the best in the industry. BQE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
BQE has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.68. 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.
BQE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.68. This is amongst the best in the industry. BQE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
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 | 6.66 |
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.
The Current ratio of BQE (5.41) is better than 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.
BQE has a Quick ratio of 5.41. This is amongst the best in the industry. BQE outperforms 95.83% of its industry peers.
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 79.78% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
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.
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.
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.
BQE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
BQE is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.76.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BQE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BQE to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.80), we can say BQE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BQE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BQE is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
BQE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BQE is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.03 |
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 | 9.03 |
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 | 6.66 |
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.