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Ballard Power Systems (Ballard Power Systems) Book to Bill Ratio : 0.00 (As of Sep. 2018)


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What is Ballard Power Systems Book to Bill Ratio?

Book to Bill Ratio is the ratio of orders received to units billed for a specified period.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ballard Power Systems's Book to Bill Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

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Ballard Power Systems Book to Bill Ratio Historical Data

The historical data trend for Ballard Power Systems's Book to Bill Ratio can be seen below:

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Competitive Comparison of Ballard Power Systems's Book to Bill Ratio

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Ballard Power Systems's Book to Bill Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Book to Bill Ratio data, can be viewed below:

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Ballard Power Systems  (NAS:BLDP) Book to Bill Ratio Calculation

Book to Bill Ratio is calculated as

Book to Bill Ratio=Orders Received / Orders Shipped

* 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  (NAS:BLDP) Book to Bill Ratio Explanation

The book-to-bill ratio is the ratio of orders received to units shipped and billed for a specified period, generally a month or quarter. It is a widely used metric in the technology industry, specifically in the semiconductor equipment sector. The book-to-bill ratio reveals how quickly a business fulfills the demand for its products.

Investors and analysts closely watch this ratio for an indication of the performance and outlook for individual companies and the technology sector as a whole. A ratio above 1.0 implies more orders were received than filled, indicating strong demand, while a ratio below 1.0 implies weaker demand.


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Ballard Power Systems (Ballard Power Systems) Business Description

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9000 Glenlyon Parkway, Burnaby, BC, CAN, V5J 5J8
Ballard Power Systems is a world leader in proton-exchange membrane fuel cells, power system development, and commercialization. The company's principal business is the design, development, manufacture, sale, and service of PEM fuel cell products for a variety of applications, focusing on power product markets of heavy-duty motive (bus, truck, rail, and marine applications), material handling, and stationary power generation. Sales are concentrated in the U.S., Europe, and China.