Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP)
Company Info
CA0585861085
058586108
Nov 8, 1995
Highlights
$379.75M
-$1.08
-3,426.67
$55.28M
-$19.00M
-$268.78M
$1.00 - $3.34
$2.57
10.16%
1.98
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Performance
Performance Chart
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.
Returns By Period
Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP) returned -27.11% year-to-date (YTD) and -57.24% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, BLDP returned -5.40% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.26%.
BLDP
-27.11%
12.04%
-27.54%
-57.24%
-34.44%
-5.40%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-4.67%
10.50%
-3.04%
8.23%
14.30%
10.26%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of BLDP, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -18.07% | -9.56% | -10.57% | 10.91% | -0.82% | -27.11% | |||||||
| 2024 | -11.35% | -4.27% | -11.46% | -5.40% | 17.49% | -27.18% | 1.33% | -19.30% | -2.17% | -12.22% | -5.70% | 11.41% | -55.14% |
| 2023 | 36.33% | -12.86% | -2.11% | -20.65% | -5.43% | 4.31% | 8.26% | -11.02% | -12.62% | -9.26% | 5.41% | 5.41% | -22.76% |
| 2022 | -17.20% | 9.81% | 1.93% | -28.69% | -12.41% | -13.34% | 27.46% | -2.86% | -21.54% | -7.35% | 7.58% | -21.48% | -61.86% |
| 2021 | 46.03% | -18.58% | -12.51% | -10.15% | -20.80% | 4.62% | -10.76% | 3.90% | -16.37% | 28.97% | -16.34% | -17.15% | -46.32% |
| 2020 | 37.47% | -9.83% | -14.49% | 33.51% | 6.20% | 42.72% | -7.66% | 16.74% | -9.04% | -2.19% | 39.00% | 13.98% | 225.91% |
| 2019 | 46.03% | 2.58% | -15.92% | 10.30% | 15.66% | 6.25% | -0.74% | 11.11% | 8.67% | 12.88% | 20.11% | 8.30% | 200.42% |
| 2018 | -15.99% | 0.94% | -5.08% | -9.58% | -7.48% | -4.04% | 7.02% | 16.07% | 21.47% | -13.49% | -19.89% | -19.80% | -45.80% |
| 2017 | 12.73% | 2.69% | 16.23% | 47.30% | -15.29% | 4.69% | 1.03% | 6.48% | 50.00% | 6.84% | -4.60% | -7.55% | 167.27% |
| 2016 | -14.74% | 6.77% | -1.41% | 14.29% | -13.75% | -9.42% | 54.40% | 7.77% | 6.25% | -10.86% | -3.55% | -13.16% | 5.77% |
| 2015 | -21.72% | 47.74% | -8.30% | 6.19% | -6.28% | -0.00% | -35.41% | -0.74% | -10.45% | 25.83% | -15.89% | 22.83% | -21.21% |
| 2014 | 39.93% | 74.53% | 18.92% | -16.82% | 4.10% | 8.14% | -3.40% | -4.77% | -14.78% | -13.31% | -18.21% | -13.54% | 30.69% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of BLDP is 13, meaning it’s performing worse than 87% of other stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
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.
Worst Drawdowns
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 99.08%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -99.55% | Mar 3, 2000 | 3219 | Dec 18, 2012 | — | — | — |
| -60.61% | Mar 18, 1998 | 116 | Aug 31, 1998 | 343 | Jan 10, 2000 | 459 |
| -29.19% | Jan 24, 2000 | 5 | Jan 28, 2000 | 8 | Feb 9, 2000 | 13 |
| -29.01% | Oct 14, 1997 | 10 | Oct 27, 1997 | 35 | Dec 16, 1997 | 45 |
| -28.24% | May 15, 1996 | 141 | Dec 5, 1996 | 62 | Mar 10, 1997 | 203 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Ballard Power Systems Inc. volatility is 18.98%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
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.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Ballard Power Systems Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. In the past quarter, the company did not meet analyst expectations for EPS, resulting in a surprise of -114.4%.
Valuation
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.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for BLDP compared to other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. BLDP currently has a PEG ratio of -3,426.7. This PEG ratio is negative, which typically signals that the company's earnings are expected to decline. A negative PEG is not considered meaningful for valuation purposes.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for BLDP relative to other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. Currently, BLDP has a P/S ratio of 5.4. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for BLDP in comparison with other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. Currently, BLDP has a P/B value of 0.6. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.
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