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BQE WaterBTQNF 77 EV-to-EBITDA is 18.26 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 11.68. GuruFocus rates BTQNF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $54.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 176 Waste Management companies, BQE Water ranks worse than 73.86% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, BQE Water's enterprise value is $54.51 Mil.
BQE Water's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.99 Mil. Therefore, BQE Water's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 18.26.
The historical rank and industry rank for BQE Water's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BTQNF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -449.71 Med: 11.68 Max: 53.07
Current: 18.44
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of BQE Water was 53.07. The lowest was -449.71. And the median was 11.68.
BTQNF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 73.86% of 176
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 11.405
vs BTQNF: 18.44
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
BQE Water's share price for today is $50.00.
BQE Water's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.807.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for BQE Water's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Waste Management subindustry, BQE Water's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, BQE Water's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BQE Water's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
BQE Water's current Enterprise Value is $54.51 Mil.
BQE Water's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.99 Mil.
* 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 (BTQNF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 18.26 as of Aug. 15, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on BQE Water. This is 56% above median its historical median of 11.68. According to the industry distribution chart, BQE Water ranks #130 out of 176 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 73.9%.
Is BQE Water's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
BQE Water's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.26 is 56% above median its 10-year median of 11.68. The Waste Management industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.41. BQE Water's value of 18.26 is 60.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BQE Water ranks #130 out of 176 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BQE Water has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BQE Water's EV-to-EBITDA compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, BQE Water ranks #130 out of 176 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places BQE Water in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.41. BQE Water's value of 18.26 is 60.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.68 vs. the industry median of 11.41, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Waste Management company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Waste Management companies is 11.41, based on 176 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BQE Water's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.26 is 60.1% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on BQE Water. For the Waste Management industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BQE Water's current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.26, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 11.68. 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 $54.54, compared to a current price of $50.00 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.26, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 11.68 and 60.1% above the Waste Management industry median of 11.41. BQE Water's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BQE Water (BTQNF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.26 as of Aug. 15, 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 $50.00 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $54.54.
GuruFocus considers BQE Water to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BTQNF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 18.26 (56% above median its 10-year median of 11.68)
GF Value™: $54.54 vs. price of $50.00 (8.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.1% above the Waste Management median (#130 of 176)
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 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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