BQE WATER INC (BQE.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX-V:BQE - CA0556402059 - Common Stock
53.27 CAD
+0.15 (+0.28%)
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 is evaluated to be cheap and growing strongly. This does not happen too often! These ratings would make BQE suitable for value and growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BQE had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BQE had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 26.93%, BQE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BQE's Return On Equity of 34.66% is amongst the best of the industry. BQE outperforms 95.83% of its industry peers.
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 Profit Margin of 27.91%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BQE outperforms 95.83% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 42.05%, BQE is in the better half of 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
BQE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for BQE has been increased compared to 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
An Altman-Z score of 6.09 indicates that BQE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BQE has a Altman-Z score of 6.09. 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 has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.09) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.09 |
ROIC/WACC1.81
WACC8.01%
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.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 4.40, BQE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.83% of the companies in the same industry.
BQE has a Quick Ratio of 4.40. 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
BQE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 236.00%, 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
Looking at the last year, BQE shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 74.44%.
The Revenue has been growing by 24.95% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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 25.91% on average per year.
BQE is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 29.24% yearly.
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.26 indicates a reasonable valuation of BQE.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BQE is valued cheaper than 95.83% of the companies in the same industry.
BQE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.38.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.06, which indicates a very decent valuation of BQE.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BQE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.86, BQE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BQE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BQE is cheaper than 70.83% 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 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.93 |
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 25.91% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.17
PEG (5Y)0.1
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 (9/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
53.27
+0.15 (+0.28%)
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 Cap69.25M
Analysts86.67
Price Target81.6 (53.18%)
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)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 | 8.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.06 | ||
| P/S | 2.31 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.18 | ||
| P/B | 2.87 | ||
| P/tB | 2.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.93 |
EPS(TTM)6.45
EY12.11%
EPS(NY)5.88
Fwd EY11.04%
FCF(TTM)3.56
FCFY6.68%
OCF(TTM)4.04
OCFY7.58%
SpS23.06
BVpS18.57
TBVpS18.49
PEG (NY)0.17
PEG (5Y)0.1
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
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-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 | 6.09 |
F-Score5
WACC8.01%
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)236%
EPS 3Y21.13%
EPS 5Y79.78%
EPS Q2Q%239.53%
EPS Next Y49.64%
EPS Next 2Y25.91%
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 Year48.6%
Revenue Next 2Y29.24%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y337.18%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year51.85%
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