Ballard Power Systems (FRA:PO0) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.80 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:PO0 Ballard Power Systems Inc FRA:PO0
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Price €2.72
GF Value €2.60
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What is Ballard Power Systems Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Ballard Power Systems FRA:PO0 +5.35% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.80 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 7.31. GuruFocus rates FRA:PO0 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,298 Industrial Products companies, Ballard Power Systems ranks worse than 88.03% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), Ballard Power Systems's current share price is €2.718. Ballard Power Systems's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.40. Ballard Power Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 6.80.

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

FRA:PO0' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.37   Med: 7.31   Max: 72.62
Current: 6.81

During the past years, Ballard Power Systems's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 72.62. The lowest was 2.37. And the median was 7.31.

FRA:PO0's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
88.03% of 2298 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.745 vs FRA:PO0: 6.81

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Ballard Power Systems's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.056. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €0.40 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Ballard Power Systems  (FRA:PO0) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Ballard Power Systems Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Ballard Power Systems Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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

Ballard Power Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Ballard Power Systems Quarterly Data
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FRA:PO0 vs VRT, BE: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

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

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

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


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Ballard Power Systems Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=2.718/0.40
=6.80

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.056/132.2623*132.2623
=0.056

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Ballard Power Systems Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.100 102.002 0.130
201609 0.111 101.765 0.144
201612 0.166 101.449 0.216
201703 0.121 102.634 0.156
201706 0.134 103.029 0.172
201709 0.151 103.345 0.193
201712 0.191 103.345 0.244
201803 0.091 105.004 0.115
201806 0.127 105.557 0.159
201809 0.103 105.636 0.129
201812 0.121 105.399 0.152
201903 0.061 106.979 0.075
201906 0.090 107.690 0.111
201909 0.096 107.611 0.118
201912 0.161 107.769 0.198
202003 0.092 107.927 0.113
202006 0.094 108.401 0.115
202009 0.088 108.164 0.108
202012 0.087 108.559 0.106
202103 0.051 110.298 0.061
202106 0.070 111.720 0.083
202109 0.072 112.905 0.084
202112 0.109 113.774 0.127
202203 0.064 117.646 0.072
202206 0.066 120.806 0.072
202209 0.072 120.648 0.079
202212 0.059 120.964 0.065
202303 0.041 122.702 0.044
202306 0.047 124.203 0.050
202309 0.085 125.230 0.090
202312 0.143 125.072 0.151
202403 0.044 126.258 0.046
202406 0.050 127.522 0.052
202409 0.044 127.285 0.046
202412 0.078 127.364 0.081
202503 0.048 129.181 0.049
202506 0.052 129.892 0.053
202509 0.092 130.287 0.093
202512 0.096 130.366 0.097
202603 0.056 132.262 0.056

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 6.80 mean?
Ballard Power Systems (FRA:PO0) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.80 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ballard Power Systems and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.31. Over the past decade, Ballard Power Systems' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.37 to 72.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Ballard Power Systems ranks #2023 out of 2298 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 88%.
Is Ballard Power Systems' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Ballard Power Systems' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.80 is near median its 10-year median of 7.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.37 to a high of 72.62. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.75. Ballard Power Systems' value of 6.80 is 289.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ballard Power Systems ranks #2023 out of 2298 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ballard Power Systems has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ballard Power Systems' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ballard Power Systems ranks #2023 out of 2298 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Ballard Power Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.75. Ballard Power Systems' value of 6.80 is 289.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Ballard Power Systems' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.37 to 72.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.31 vs. the industry median of 1.75, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.75, based on 2,298 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio of 6.80 is 289.7% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 PS Ratio is 1.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ballard Power Systems's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.80, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.31. 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 (FRA:PO0) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.60, compared to a current price of €2.72 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.80, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.31 and 289.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.75. Ballard Power Systems' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ballard Power Systems (FRA:PO0), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.80 as of Jul. 23, 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 (FRA:PO0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ballard Power Systems stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.72 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.60. GuruFocus considers Ballard Power Systems to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PO0:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.80 (near median its 10-year median of 7.31)
  • GF Value™: €2.60 vs. price of €2.72 (4.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 289.7% above the Industrial Products median (#2023 of 2298)

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Ballard Power Systems Business Description

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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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