Ballard Power Systems (XSWX:BLDP) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.54 (As of Jul. 06, 2026) — 51% Below Median


XSWX:BLDP Ballard Power Systems Inc XSWX:BLDP
69 GF Score
Price CHF2.93
GF Value CHF2.41
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What is Ballard Power Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ballard Power Systems XSWX:BLDP -0.73% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 3.14. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BLDP with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF2.41. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,296 Industrial Products companies, Ballard Power Systems ranks better than 64.42% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-06), Ballard Power Systems's current share price is CHF2.933. Ballard Power Systems's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1.90. Ballard Power Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.54.

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

XSWX:BLDP' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5   Med: 3.14   Max: 41.5
Current: 1.52

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.

XSWX:BLDP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
64.42% of 2296 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.29 vs XSWX:BLDP: 1.52

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 Mar. 2026 was CHF1.509. 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 CHF1.90 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Ballard Power Systems  (XSWX: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
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 0.51 0.69 1.17 1.07 1.00

XSWX: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
=2.933/1.90
=1.54

* 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 Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Ballard Power Systems'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)
=1.509/132.2623*132.2623
=1.509

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Ballard Power Systems Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.622 102.002 0.807
201609 0.699 101.765 0.908
201612 0.728 101.449 0.949
201703 0.682 102.634 0.879
201706 0.660 103.029 0.847
201709 0.657 103.345 0.841
201712 0.664 103.345 0.850
201803 0.613 105.004 0.772
201806 0.625 105.557 0.783
201809 0.589 105.636 0.737
201812 1.209 105.399 1.517
201903 1.165 106.979 1.440
201906 1.125 107.690 1.382
201909 1.092 107.611 1.342
201912 1.053 107.769 1.292
202003 1.145 107.927 1.403
202006 1.140 108.401 1.391
202009 1.751 108.164 2.141
202012 2.837 108.559 3.456
202103 4.403 110.298 5.280
202106 4.241 111.720 5.021
202109 4.222 112.905 4.946
202112 4.109 113.774 4.777
202203 4.010 117.646 4.508
202206 4.008 120.806 4.388
202209 3.881 120.648 4.255
202212 3.618 120.964 3.956
202303 3.494 122.702 3.766
202306 3.310 124.203 3.525
202309 3.127 125.230 3.303
202312 2.868 125.072 3.033
202403 2.825 126.258 2.959
202406 2.753 127.522 2.855
202409 2.036 127.285 2.116
202412 2.004 127.364 2.081
202503 1.927 129.181 1.973
202506 1.725 129.892 1.756
202509 1.607 130.287 1.631
202512 1.563 130.366 1.586
202603 1.509 132.262 1.509

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 1.54 mean?
Ballard Power Systems (XSWX:BLDP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.54 as of Jul. 06, 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 51% 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 #817 out of 2296 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 35.6%.
Is Ballard Power Systems' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ballard Power Systems' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.54 is 51% 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 2.29. Ballard Power Systems' value of 1.54 is 32.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ballard Power Systems ranks #817 out of 2296 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ballard Power Systems has a GF Score™ of 69/100, 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 #817 out of 2296 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Ballard Power Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29. Ballard Power Systems' value of 1.54 is 32.8% 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 2.29, 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 2.29, based on 2,296 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 1.54 is 32.8% 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 2.29 — 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 1.54, which is 51% 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?
Ballard Power Systems (XSWX:BLDP) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.54. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 3.14 and 32.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.29. Ballard Power Systems' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Ballard Power Systems (XSWX:BLDP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54 as of Jul. 06, 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:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.54 (51% below median its 10-year median of 3.14)
  • GF Value™: CHF2.41 vs. price of CHF2.93 (21.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.8% below the Industrial Products median (#817 of 2296)

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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