BTQNF (BQE Water) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.29 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 114% Above Median

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BTQNF BQE Water Inc BTQNF
78 GF Score
Price $48.09
GF Value $56.44
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is BQE Water Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

BQE Water BTQNF -12.02% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.29 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 114% above its 10-year median of 2.94. GuruFocus rates BTQNF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $56.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 160 Waste Management companies, BQE Water ranks worse than 95% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), BQE Water's current share price is $48.09. BQE Water's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.65. BQE Water's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.29.

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

BTQNF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1   Med: 2.94   Max: 8.53
Current: 7.35

During the past years, BQE Water's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.53. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 2.94.

BTQNF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
95% of 160 companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 1.57 vs BTQNF: 7.35

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.

BQE Water's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $15.560. 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 $7.65 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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BQE Water  (OTCPK:BTQNF) 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.


BQE Water Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


BQE Water Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BQE Water'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.

BQE Water Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

BQE Water Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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BQE Water Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 6.29 5.98 5.79 6.60 6.67

BTQNF vs WM, RSG, WCN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, BQE Water'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.


BQE Water Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, BQE Water's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BQE Water's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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BQE Water 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.

BQE Water's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=48.09/7.65
=6.29

* 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.

BQE Water's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, BQE Water's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=15.56/132.2623*132.2623
=15.560

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

BQE Water Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 3.796 102.002 4.922
201609 3.967 101.765 5.156
201612 3.793 101.449 4.945
201703 3.334 102.634 4.296
201706 3.528 103.029 4.529
201709 4.454 103.345 5.700
201712 3.662 103.345 4.687
201803 3.412 105.004 4.298
201806 3.309 105.557 4.146
201809 3.868 105.636 4.843
201812 3.932 105.399 4.934
201903 3.773 106.979 4.665
201906 3.871 107.690 4.754
201909 4.337 107.611 5.330
201912 4.020 107.769 4.934
202003 4.045 107.927 4.957
202006 4.056 108.401 4.949
202009 5.150 108.164 6.297
202012 5.188 108.559 6.321
202103 4.918 110.298 5.897
202106 5.637 111.720 6.674
202109 6.582 112.905 7.710
202112 7.099 113.774 8.253
202203 7.236 117.646 8.135
202206 7.510 120.806 8.222
202209 7.604 120.648 8.336
202212 7.401 120.964 8.092
202303 7.172 122.702 7.731
202306 7.451 124.203 7.934
202309 8.611 125.230 9.095
202312 8.832 125.072 9.340
202403 8.495 126.258 8.899
202406 8.775 127.522 9.101
202409 11.103 127.285 11.537
202412 11.196 127.364 11.627
202503 12.084 129.181 12.372
202506 13.626 129.892 13.875
202509 15.126 130.287 15.355
202512 16.082 130.366 16.316
202603 15.560 132.262 15.560

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 6.29 mean?
BQE Water (BTQNF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.29 as of Aug. 04, 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 BQE Water and its competitors. This is 114% above median its historical median of 2.94. Over the past decade, BQE Water's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 8.53. According to the industry distribution chart, BQE Water ranks #152 out of 160 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 95%.
Is BQE Water's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
BQE Water's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.29 is 114% above median its 10-year median of 2.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 8.53. The Waste Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57. BQE Water's value of 6.29 is 300.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BQE Water ranks #152 out of 160 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, BQE Water has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BQE Water's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, BQE Water ranks #152 out of 160 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places BQE Water in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57. BQE Water's value of 6.29 is 300.6% above this benchmark. Historically, BQE Water's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 8.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.94 vs. the industry median of 1.57, BQE Water 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Waste Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Waste Management companies is 1.57, based on 160 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. BQE Water's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.29 is 300.6% 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 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 BQE Water and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BQE Water's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.29, which is 114% above median its own 10-year median of 2.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BQE Water stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BQE Water (BTQNF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $56.44, compared to a current price of $48.09 — trading 14.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.29, which is 114% above median its 10-year median of 2.94 and 300.6% above the Waste Management industry median of 1.57. BQE Water's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 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 BQE Water (BTQNF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.29 as of Aug. 04, 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 BQE Water (BTQNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BQE Water stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $48.09 is trading 14.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $56.44. GuruFocus considers BQE Water to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BTQNF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.29 (114% above median its 10-year median of 2.94)
  • GF Value™: $56.44 vs. price of $48.09 (14.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300.6% above the Waste Management median (#152 of 160)

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


BQE Water Business Description

Other Exchanges UL5A:GermanyBQE:Canada
Address 30 East 6th Avenue, Suite 200, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V5T 1J4
BQE Water Inc is a service provider specializing in water treatment and management for metals mining, smelting and refining. It is helping to transform the way the industry thinks about water in the context of natural resource projects by offering services and expertise that enable more sustainable water management practices and improved overall project performance at reduced risks. BQE Water invests in and has developed intellectual property through the commercialization of several new technologies at mine sites around the world for organizations including Glencore, Jiangxi Copper, Freeport-McMoRan and the US EPA.
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