BQE WATER INC (BQE.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX-V:BQE - CA0556402059 - Common Stock
53.99 CAD
-0.85 (-1.55%)
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. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making BQE a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. BQE has both an excellent growth and valuation score. This means it is growing and it is still cheap. This is a rare combination! These ratings would make BQE suitable for value and growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BQE was profitable.
In the past year BQE had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years BQE has been profitable.
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
BQE has a Return On Assets of 26.93%. This is amongst the best in 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
BQE has a better Profit Margin (27.91%) than 95.83% of its industry peers.
BQE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BQE's Operating Margin of 17.68% is amongst the best of the industry. BQE outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
BQE's Gross Margin of 42.05% 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 | 17.68% | ||
| 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, BQE has more shares outstanding
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
An Altman-Z score of 6.19 indicates that BQE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BQE has a better Altman-Z score (6.19) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BQE is 0.52, which is an excellent value as it means it would take BQE, only 0.52 years of fcf income to pay off 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.09. This is amongst the best in the industry. BQE outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.19 |
ROIC/WACC1.87
WACC7.76%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.40 indicates that BQE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
BQE has a Current ratio of 4.40. This is amongst the best in the industry. BQE outperforms 95.83% of its industry peers.
BQE has a Quick Ratio of 4.40. This indicates that BQE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
BQE's Quick ratio of 4.40 is amongst the best of the industry. BQE outperforms 95.83% of its industry peers.
| 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.
BQE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 79.78% yearly.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 34.02% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.37, 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.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.13. BQE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.10 indicates a reasonable valuation of BQE.
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.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.35. BQE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.1 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BQE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BQE is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BQE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BQE is cheaper than 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.12 |
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 34.02% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)0.1
EPS Next 2Y34.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BQE does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX-V:BQE (11/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
53.99
-0.85 (-1.55%)
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 Cap70.19M
Revenue(TTM)29.98M
Net Income(TTM)8.37M
Analysts86.67
Price Target81.6 (51.14%)
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)19.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)37.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)36.84%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.1 | ||
| P/S | 2.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.36 | ||
| P/B | 2.91 | ||
| P/tB | 2.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.12 |
EPS(TTM)6.45
EY11.95%
EPS(NY)6.66
Fwd EY12.34%
FCF(TTM)3.56
FCFY6.59%
OCF(TTM)4.04
OCFY7.48%
SpS23.06
BVpS18.57
TBVpS18.49
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)0.1
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 | 6.19 |
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
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 8.37 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.91.