Ballard Power Valuation

BLDP Stock  CAD 3.81  0.11  2.97%   
At this time, the firm appears to be overvalued. Ballard Power Systems shows a prevailing Real Value of C$3.51 per share. The current price of the firm is C$3.81. Our model approximates the value of Ballard Power Systems from analyzing the firm fundamentals such as Profit Margin of (1.33) %, current valuation of 419.53 M, and Return On Equity of -0.18 as well as examining its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting Ballard Power's valuation include:
Price Book
1.3388
Enterprise Value
419.5 M
Enterprise Value Ebitda
(6.21)
Price Sales
12.6957
Enterprise Value Revenue
3.3883
Overvalued
Today
3.81
Please note that Ballard Power's price fluctuation is risky at this time. Calculation of the real value of Ballard Power Systems is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing Ballard Power's time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
Since Ballard Power is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of Ballard Stock. However, Ballard Power's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  3.81 Real  3.51 Hype  3.84 Naive  3.57
The intrinsic value of Ballard Power's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, news, and other external factors that may influence Ballard Power's stock price. It is important to note that the real value of any stock may change over time based on changes in the company's performance.
3.51
Real Value
8.01
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of Ballard Power Systems helps investors to forecast how Ballard stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of Ballard Power more accurately as focusing exclusively on Ballard Power's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjectedHigh
-0.09-0.07-0.05
Details
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
0.193.848.34
Details
Naive
Forecast
LowNext ValueHigh
0.073.578.07
Details
Traditionally, analysts and sophisticated investors use multiple methods for valuing a cash-flow-generating entity or its stock. For example, some money managers use Ballard Power's intrinsic value based on its ongoing forecasts of Ballard Power's financial statements. In contrast, other private, professional wealth advisors use a multiplier approach by looking to relative value analysis against Ballard Power's closest peers.

Ballard Power Cash

729.27 Million

Ballard Power Total Value Analysis

Ballard Power Systems is currently estimated to have takeover price of 419.53 M with market capitalization of 1.15 B, debt of 23.89 M, and cash on hands of 603.95 M. Please note that takeover price may be misleading and is a subject to mistakes in financial statements. We encourage investors to thoroughly investigate all of the Ballard Power fundamentals before making investing decisions based on enterprise value of the company
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
419.53 M
1.15 B
23.89 M
603.95 M

Ballard Power Investor Information

About 15.0% of the company shares are held by company insiders. The company has price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 1.34. Some equities with similar Price to Book (P/B) outperform the market in the long run. Ballard Power Systems recorded a loss per share of 0.55. The entity had not issued any dividends in recent years. The firm had 3:1 split on the 3rd of June 1998. Based on the analysis of Ballard Power's profitability, liquidity, and operating efficiency, Ballard Power Systems is not in a good financial situation at this time. It has a very high probability of going through financial hardship in February.

Ballard Power Asset Utilization

The asset utilization indicator refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. Ballard Power has an asset utilization ratio of 8.97 percent. This suggests that the Company is making C$0.0897 for each dollar of assets. An increasing asset utilization means that Ballard Power Systems is more efficient with each dollar of assets it utilizes for everyday operations.
 
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Ballard Power Ownership Allocation

Ballard Power holds a total of 300.74 Million outstanding shares. 30% of Ballard Power Systems outstanding shares are owned by other corporate entities. Institutional investors are typically referred to investors that purchase positions in a given stock to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, institutional investors are subject to different rules and regulations than regular investors. Please look out for any change in current institutional holding as this could mean something significant has changed at the company or is about to change. Please note that no matter how many assets the company secures, if the real value of the firm is less than the current market value, you may not be able to make money on it.

Ballard Power Profitability Analysis

The company reported the revenue of 69.73 M. Net Loss for the year was (324.25 M) with loss before overhead, payroll, taxes, and interest of (3.37 M).

About Ballard Power Valuation

We use absolute and relative valuation methodologies to arrive at the intrinsic value of Ballard Power Systems. In general, an absolute valuation paradigm, as applied to this company, attempts to find the value of Ballard Power Systems based exclusively on its fundamental and basic technical indicators. By analyzing Ballard Power's financials, quarterly and monthly indicators, and their related drivers, we attempt to find the most accurate representation of Ballard Power's intrinsic value. As compared to an absolute model, our relative valuation model uses a comparative analysis of Ballard Power. We calculate exposure to Ballard Power's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of Ballard Power's related companies.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Gross Profit-19.8 M-18.8 M
Pretax Profit Margin(5.33)(5.07)
Operating Profit Margin(2.37)(2.25)
Net Loss(5.35)(5.08)
Gross Profit Margin(0.36)(0.34)
When determining whether Ballard Power Systems is a good investment, qualitative aspects like company management, corporate governance, and ethical practices play a significant role. A comparison with peer companies also provides context and helps to understand if Ballard Stock is undervalued or overvalued. This multi-faceted approach, blending both quantitative and qualitative analysis, forms a solid foundation for making an informed investment decision about Ballard Power Systems Stock. Highlighted below are key reports to facilitate an investment decision about Ballard Power Systems Stock:
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Please note, there is a significant difference between Ballard Power's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Ballard Power is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Ballard Power's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.