Ballard Power Systems (XSWX:BLDP) Book Value per Share: CHF1.51 (As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:BLDP Ballard Power Systems Inc XSWX:BLDP
70 GF Score
Price CHF2.93
GF Value CHF2.41
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What is Ballard Power Systems Book Value per Share?

Ballard Power Systems XSWX:BLDP -0.73% 70 Book Value per Share is CHF1.51 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BLDP with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF2.41. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Ballard Power Systems's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1.51.

During the past 12 months, Ballard Power Systems's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -16.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -20.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -10.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 18.30% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Ballard Power Systems was 101.30% per year. The lowest was -30.40% per year. And the median was 4.55% per year.

Ballard Power Systems's current price is CHF2.933. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1.51. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Ballard Power Systems is 1.94.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Ballard Power Systems was 17.16. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 2.78.


Ballard Power Systems  (XSWX:BLDP) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


Ballard Power Systems Book Value per Share Related Terms


Ballard Power Systems Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ballard Power Systems's Book Value per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Ballard Power Systems Book Value per Share Chart

Ballard Power Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Book Value per Share
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Ballard Power Systems Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XSWX:BLDP vs VRT, BE: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Ballard Power Systems's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Ballard Power Systems PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ballard Power Systems's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ballard Power Systems's PB Ratio falls into.


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Ballard Power Systems Book Value per Share Calculation

Ballard Power Systems's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(470.12-0.00)/300.79
=1.56

Ballard Power Systems's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(455.02-0.00)/301.48
=1.51

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of CHF1.51 mean?
Ballard Power Systems (XSWX:BLDP) has a Book Value per Share of CHF1.51 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Ballard Power Systems and its competitors.
Is Ballard Power Systems' Book Value per Share too high?
Ballard Power Systems' current Book Value per Share is CHF1.51. Overall, Ballard Power Systems has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ballard Power Systems' Book Value per Share compare to VRT and BE?
Ballard Power Systems' Book Value per Share of CHF1.51 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for an Industrial Products company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Ballard Power Systems and its competitors. Ballard Power Systems's current Book Value per Share is CHF1.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ballard Power Systems stock overvalued right now?
Ballard Power Systems (XSWX:BLDP) has a current Book Value per Share of CHF1.51. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF2.41, compared to a current price of CHF2.93 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is CHF1.51. Ballard Power Systems' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ballard Power Systems (XSWX:BLDP), the current Book Value per Share is CHF1.51 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Ballard Power Systems (XSWX:BLDP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ballard Power Systems stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF2.93 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF2.41.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BLDP:

  • Book Value per Share: CHF1.51
  • GF Value™: CHF2.41 vs. price of CHF2.93 (21.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BLDP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ballard Power Systems Business Description

Address 9000 Glenlyon Parkway, Legal Department, Burnaby, BC, CAN, V5J 5J8
Ballard Power Systems Inc is engaged in design, development, manufacture, sale and service of proton exchange membrane ("PEM") fuel cell products for a variety of applications, focusing on power products for bus, truck, rail, marine, stationary and emerging market (material handling, off-road and other) applications, as well as the delivery of services, including technology solutions, after sales services and training. A fuel cell is an environmentally clean electrochemical device that combines hydrogen fuel with oxygen (from the air) to produce electricity. Key geographical revenue is derived from United States followed by Poland, Canada, and other countries.
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