Ballard Power Systems Inc.

TSX:BLDP Stock Report

Market Cap: CA$727.6m

Ballard Power Systems Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 0/6

Ballard Power Systems's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -33.7%, while the Electrical industry saw earnings growing at 16.8% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 4% per year.

Key information

-33.7%

Earnings growth rate

-30.2%

EPS growth rate

Electrical Industry Growth31.0%
Revenue growth rate-4.0%
Return on equity-45.3%
Net Margin-354.4%
Last Earnings Update30 Sep 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSE:BLDP) Looks Just Right With A 28% Price Jump

Dec 10
Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSE:BLDP) Looks Just Right With A 28% Price Jump

We're Hopeful That Ballard Power Systems (TSE:BLDP) Will Use Its Cash Wisely

Sep 09
We're Hopeful That Ballard Power Systems (TSE:BLDP) Will Use Its Cash Wisely

Shareholders Should Be Pleased With Ballard Power Systems Inc.'s (TSE:BLDP) Price

Aug 09
Shareholders Should Be Pleased With Ballard Power Systems Inc.'s (TSE:BLDP) Price

Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSE:BLDP)

Apr 16
Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSE:BLDP)

Ballard Power Systems (TSE:BLDP) Is In A Good Position To Deliver On Growth Plans

Mar 01
Ballard Power Systems (TSE:BLDP) Is In A Good Position To Deliver On Growth Plans

Ballard Power Systems (TSE:BLDP) Is In A Good Position To Deliver On Growth Plans

Nov 14
Ballard Power Systems (TSE:BLDP) Is In A Good Position To Deliver On Growth Plans

Ballard Power Systems (TSE:BLDP) Is In A Good Position To Deliver On Growth Plans

Aug 12
Ballard Power Systems (TSE:BLDP) Is In A Good Position To Deliver On Growth Plans

Time To Worry? Analysts Just Downgraded Their Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSE:BLDP) Outlook

Mar 22
Time To Worry? Analysts Just Downgraded Their Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSE:BLDP) Outlook

We're Hopeful That Ballard Power Systems (TSE:BLDP) Will Use Its Cash Wisely

Dec 21
We're Hopeful That Ballard Power Systems (TSE:BLDP) Will Use Its Cash Wisely

Some Analysts Just Cut Their Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSE:BLDP) Estimates

Nov 16
Some Analysts Just Cut Their Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSE:BLDP) Estimates

Here's Why We're Not Too Worried About Ballard Power Systems' (TSE:BLDP) Cash Burn Situation

Sep 20
Here's Why We're Not Too Worried About Ballard Power Systems' (TSE:BLDP) Cash Burn Situation

News Flash: 21 Analysts Think Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSE:BLDP) Earnings Are Under Threat

Aug 16
News Flash: 21 Analysts Think Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSE:BLDP) Earnings Are Under Threat

Companies Like Ballard Power Systems (TSE:BLDP) Are In A Position To Invest In Growth

May 22
Companies Like Ballard Power Systems (TSE:BLDP) Are In A Position To Invest In Growth

Companies Like Ballard Power Systems (TSE:BLDP) Are In A Position To Invest In Growth

Feb 12
Companies Like Ballard Power Systems (TSE:BLDP) Are In A Position To Invest In Growth

Companies Like Ballard Power Systems (TSE:BLDP) Are In A Position To Invest In Growth

Oct 26
Companies Like Ballard Power Systems (TSE:BLDP) Are In A Position To Invest In Growth

We Think Ballard Power Systems (TSE:BLDP) Can Afford To Drive Business Growth

Jul 13
We Think Ballard Power Systems (TSE:BLDP) Can Afford To Drive Business Growth

Who Has Been Selling Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSE:BLDP) Shares?

Feb 15
Who Has Been Selling Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSE:BLDP) Shares?

What Kind Of Investors Own Most Of Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSE:BLDP)?

Jan 11
What Kind Of Investors Own Most Of Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSE:BLDP)?

Here's Why We're Not Too Worried About Ballard Power Systems' (TSE:BLDP) Cash Burn Situation

Dec 07
Here's Why We're Not Too Worried About Ballard Power Systems' (TSE:BLDP) Cash Burn Situation

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Ballard Power Systems makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

TSX:BLDP Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 2492-3263699
30 Jun 24104-1564099
31 Mar 24104-1533999
31 Dec 23102-1443998
30 Sep 2374-1173791
30 Jun 2368-1253892
31 Mar 2374-1524093
31 Dec 2282-1603990
30 Sep 22100-1834493
30 Jun 22104-1714284
31 Mar 22108-1374072
31 Dec 21105-1143862
30 Sep 2196-853554
30 Jun 2197-652945
31 Mar 2198-542538
31 Dec 20104-492536
30 Sep 20117-452433
30 Jun 20116-402430
31 Mar 20114-362327
31 Dec 19106-352125
30 Sep 1992-372123
30 Jun 1990-362125
31 Mar 1993-342226
31 Dec 1897-272327
30 Sep 18108-192228
30 Jun 18119-142227
31 Mar 18119-112126
31 Dec 17121-82125
30 Sep 17112-62122
30 Jun 17100-92021
31 Mar 1792-142021
31 Dec 1685-212020
30 Sep 1675-212019
30 Jun 1670-211918
31 Mar 1664-231917
31 Dec 1556-61816
30 Sep 1552-221717
30 Jun 1557-201716
31 Mar 1564-171816
31 Dec 1469-281814
30 Sep 1470-131913
30 Jun 1467-151914
31 Mar 1463-161915
31 Dec 1361-201817

Quality Earnings: BLDP is currently unprofitable.

Growing Profit Margin: BLDP is currently unprofitable.


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: BLDP is unprofitable, and losses have increased over the past 5 years at a rate of 33.7% per year.

Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare BLDP's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable

Earnings vs Industry: BLDP is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Electrical industry (5.1%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: BLDP has a negative Return on Equity (-45.3%), as it is currently unprofitable.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/30 12:55
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/27 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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Analyst Sources

Ballard Power Systems Inc. is covered by 44 analysts. 19 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Ameet ThakkarBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Walter Brooks IdletCFRA Equity Research
Hamir PatelCIBC Capital Markets