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Ballard Power SystemsXSWX:BLDP -0.18%75 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 26.20% as of Jun. 2026, which is 2083% above its 10-year median of 1.20. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BLDP with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF2.37. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,789 Industrial Products companies, Ballard Power Systems ranks better than 67.13% on this metric.
During the past 3 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 26.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -4.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -16.00% 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 average Free Cash Flow per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Ballard Power Systems was 28.50% per year. The lowest was -88.60% per year. And the median was 1.20% per year.
Ballard Power Systems (XSWX:BLDP) 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Explanation
Free Cash Flow per Share is the amount of Free Cash Flow per outstanding share of the company's stock. Free Cash Flow is considered one of the most important parameters to measure a company's earnings power by value investors because it is not subject to estimates of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (DDA). However, when we look at the Free Cash Flow, we should look from a long term perspective, because any year's Free Cash Flow can be drastically affected by the spending on Property, Plant, & Equipment (PPE) of the business in that year. Over the long term, Free Cash Flow should give pretty good picture on the real earnings power of the company. It's used in the calculation of Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %.
Ballard Power Systems 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:BLDP vs VRT, BE: 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Ballard Power Systems's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year FCF Growth Rate 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 3-Year FCF Growth Rate vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ballard Power Systems's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ballard Power Systems's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate falls into.
Ballard Power Systems 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 average Free Cash Flow per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 26.20% mean?
Ballard Power Systems (XSWX:BLDP) has a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 26.20% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. View historical data for Ballard Power Systems and its competitors. This is 2083% above median its historical median of 1.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Ballard Power Systems ranks #588 out of 1789 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 32.9%.
Is Ballard Power Systems' 3-Year FCF Growth Rate too high?
Ballard Power Systems' current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 26.20% is 2083% above median its 10-year median of 1.20. The Industrial Products industry median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 9.70. Ballard Power Systems' value of 26.20% is 170.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ballard Power Systems ranks #588 out of 1789 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ballard Power Systems has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ballard Power Systems' 3-Year FCF Growth Rate compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ballard Power Systems ranks #588 out of 1789 companies for 3-Year FCF Growth Rate. This puts Ballard Power Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 9.70. Ballard Power Systems' value of 26.20% is 170.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.20 vs. the industry median of 9.70, Ballard Power Systems has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year FCF Growth Rate for an Industrial Products company?
The median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate among Industrial Products companies is 9.70, based on 1,789 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year FCF Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ballard Power Systems's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 26.20% is 170.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year FCF Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year FCF Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. View historical data for Ballard Power Systems and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 9.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ballard Power Systems's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 26.20%, which is 2083% above median its own 10-year median of 1.20. 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 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 26.20%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF2.37, compared to a current price of CHF1.96 — trading 17.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 26.20%, which is 2083% above median its 10-year median of 1.20 and 170.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 9.70. Ballard Power Systems' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year FCF Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year FCF Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ballard Power Systems (XSWX:BLDP), the current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 26.20% as of Jun. 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF1.96 is trading 17.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF2.37.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BLDP:
3-Year FCF Growth Rate: 26.20% (2083% above median its 10-year median of 1.20)
GF Value™: CHF2.37 vs. price of CHF1.96 (17.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 170.1% above the Industrial Products median (#588 of 1789)
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 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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