Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Ballard Power Systems Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP) has returned -4.72% so far this year and 120.00% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BLDP has returned 5.70% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 8, 1995, BLDP's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.73%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.4 years.

Historically, 45% of months were positive and 55% were negative. The best month was Jan 2000 with a return of +131.9%, while the worst month was Aug 2001 at -52.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, BLDP closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 11, 2015 with a return of +60.4%, while the worst single day was Dec 30, 2008 at -34.3%.

Ballard Power Systems Inc. has an annualized alpha of 12.37%, beta of 1.26, and R² of 0.11 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 09, 1995.

• This stock participated in 148.37% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 114.83% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R² of 0.11 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

BLDP ranks 81 for risk / return — in the top 81% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Ballard Power Systems Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Ballard Power Systems Inc. was 99.55%, occurring on Dec 18, 2012. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Ballard Power Systems Inc. drawdown is 98.17%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Ballard Power Systems Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Ballard Power Systems Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.