BLDP (Ballard Power Systems) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.95 (As of Aug. 27, 2026) — 70% Below Median

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BLDP Ballard Power Systems Inc BLDP
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Price $2.29
GF Value $2.83
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Ballard Power Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ballard Power Systems BLDP -1.29% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 3.14. GuruFocus rates BLDP with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.83 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,112 Industrial Products companies, Ballard Power Systems ranks better than 76.61% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-27), Ballard Power Systems's current share price is $2.285. Ballard Power Systems's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.41. Ballard Power Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.95.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ballard Power Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BLDP' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5   Med: 3.14   Max: 41.5
Current: 0.93

During the past years, Ballard Power Systems's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 41.50. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 3.14.

BLDP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
76.61% of 2112 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.1 vs BLDP: 0.93

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Ballard Power Systems's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.856. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $2.41 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Ballard Power Systems  (NAS:BLDP) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Ballard Power Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ballard Power Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ballard Power Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ballard Power Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Ballard Power Systems Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.69 1.17 1.07 1.00 1.62

BLDP vs VRT, BE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Ballard Power Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Ballard Power Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Ballard Power Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.285/2.41
=0.95

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Ballard Power Systems's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=1.856/133.5265*133.5265
=1.856

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

Ballard Power Systems Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 0.718 101.765 0.942
201612 0.714 101.449 0.940
201703 0.681 102.634 0.886
201706 0.682 103.029 0.884
201709 0.683 103.345 0.882
201712 0.673 103.345 0.870
201803 0.646 105.004 0.821
201806 0.631 105.557 0.798
201809 0.608 105.636 0.769
201812 1.219 105.399 1.544
201903 1.164 106.979 1.453
201906 1.139 107.690 1.412
201909 1.103 107.611 1.369
201912 1.072 107.769 1.328
202003 1.193 107.927 1.476
202006 1.198 108.401 1.476
202009 1.914 108.164 2.363
202012 3.194 108.559 3.929
202103 4.735 110.298 5.732
202106 4.671 111.720 5.583
202109 4.576 112.905 5.412
202112 4.462 113.774 5.237
202203 4.314 117.646 4.896
202206 4.131 120.806 4.566
202209 3.987 120.648 4.413
202212 3.884 120.964 4.287
202303 3.775 122.702 4.108
202306 3.676 124.203 3.952
202309 3.476 125.230 3.706
202312 3.316 125.072 3.540
202403 3.180 126.258 3.363
202406 3.080 127.522 3.225
202409 2.403 127.285 2.521
202412 2.248 127.364 2.357
202503 2.181 129.181 2.254
202506 2.121 129.892 2.180
202509 2.019 130.287 2.069
202512 1.961 130.366 2.009
202603 1.917 132.262 1.935
202606 1.856 133.527 1.856

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.95 mean?
Ballard Power Systems (BLDP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.95 as of Aug. 27, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ballard Power Systems and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 3.14. Over the past decade, Ballard Power Systems' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 41.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Ballard Power Systems ranks #494 out of 2112 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 23.4%.
Is Ballard Power Systems' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ballard Power Systems' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.95 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 3.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 41.50. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.10. Ballard Power Systems' value of 0.95 is 54.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ballard Power Systems ranks #494 out of 2112 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ballard Power Systems has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ballard Power Systems' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ballard Power Systems ranks #494 out of 2112 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Ballard Power Systems in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.10. Ballard Power Systems' value of 0.95 is 54.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Ballard Power Systems' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 41.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.14 vs. the industry median of 2.10, Ballard Power Systems has consistently been below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.10, based on 2,112 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ballard Power Systems's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.95 is 54.8% below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ballard Power Systems and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ballard Power Systems's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 3.14. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ballard Power Systems (BLDP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.83, compared to a current price of $2.29 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 3.14 and 54.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.10. Ballard Power Systems' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ballard Power Systems (BLDP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95 as of Aug. 27, 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 (BLDP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ballard Power Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.29 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.83. GuruFocus considers Ballard Power Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BLDP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.95 (70% below median its 10-year median of 3.14)
  • GF Value™: $2.83 vs. price of $2.29 (19.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.8% below the Industrial Products median (#494 of 2112)

No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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