- ISIN
- CA0585861085
- CUSIP
- 058586108
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Specialty Industrial Machinery
- IPO Date
- Nov 8, 1995
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $1.30B
- Enterprise Value
- $805.98M
- EPS (TTM)
- -$0.27
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $103.13M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $11.79M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- -$77.20M
- Year Range
- $1.39 - $6.57
- Target Price
- $3.29
- ROA (TTM)
- -12.19%
- ROE (TTM)
- -13.99%
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Performance
BLDP Performance Chart
Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP) is up 70.1% since the beginning of the year. At $4 per share, BLDP is trading 34.2% below its 52-week high of $7. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BLDP shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $235.
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Returns By Period
Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP) has returned 70.08% so far this year and 184.21% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BLDP has returned 13.02% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Ballard Power Systems Inc.
- 1D
- -1.14%
- 1M
- -22.02%
- YTD
- 70.08%
- 6M
- 63.02%
- 1Y
- 184.21%
- 3Y*
- 0.15%
- 5Y*
- -25.17%
- 10Y*
- 13.02%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
BLDP Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 8, 1995, BLDP's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.97%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.0 years.
Historically, 46% of months were positive and 54% 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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -8.27% | -8.15% | 13.08% | 40.50% | 85.00% | -31.32% | 70.08% | ||||||
| 2025 | -18.07% | -9.56% | -10.57% | 10.91% | 5.74% | 23.26% | 15.09% | 10.38% | 34.65% | 31.25% | -20.45% | -10.56% | 53.01% |
| 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% |
Benchmark Metrics
Ballard Power Systems Inc. has an annualized alpha of 14.13%, beta of 1.27, and R2 of 0.11 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 08, 1995.
- This stock participated in 152.22% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 127.95% 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.
- Alpha
- 14.13%
- Beta
- 1.27
- R²
- 0.11
- Upside Capture
- 127.95%
- Downside Capture
- 152.22%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BLDP ranks 87 for risk / return — in the top 87% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| BLDP | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.21 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.28 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.37 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.67 | 2.78 | +0.89 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.15 | 12.44 | -5.29 |
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.
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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 96.73%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2012 bear market2012 | -99.55%Dec 2012 | 12y 9mo | — | 26y 3moMar 2000 - now |
1998 bear market1998 | -60.63%Aug 1998 | 5mo 16d | 1y 4mo | 1y 9moMar 1998 - Jan 2000 |
2000 bear market2000 | -29.19%Jan 2000 | 4d | 12d | 16dJan 2000 - Feb 2000 |
1997 bear market1997 | -29.01%Oct 1997 | 13d | 1mo 20d | 2mo 3dOct 1997 - Dec 1997 |
1996 bear market1996 | -28.23%Dec 1996 | 6mo 24d | 3mo 5d | 9mo 29dMay 1996 - Mar 1997 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BLDP | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -99.55% | -56.78% | -42.77% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -50.50% | -9.10% | -41.40% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -78.88% | -18.90% | -59.98% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -94.73% | -25.43% | -69.30% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -97.51% | -33.92% | -63.59% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -96.73% | -1.80% | -94.93% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -82.22% | -10.71% | -71.51% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 25.89% | 2.03% | +23.86% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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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.
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.
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 12.5. 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 2.2. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
Income Statement
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