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Ballard Power Systems's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2.18 Mil. Ballard Power Systems's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF9.37 Mil.
Ballard Power Systems (XSWX:BLDP) Gross Profit Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Ballard Power Systems had a gross margin of 14.22% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Ballard Power Systems Gross Profit Related Terms
Ballard Power Systems Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ballard Power Systems's Gross Profit 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 Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Ballard Power Systems's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ballard Power Systems's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ballard Power Systems's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit 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 CHF9.37 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Ballard Power Systems (XSWX:BLDP) has a Gross Profit of CHF9.37 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Ballard Power Systems and its competitors.
Is Ballard Power Systems' Gross Profit too high?
Ballard Power Systems' current Gross Profit is CHF9.37 Mil. Overall, Ballard Power Systems has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ballard Power Systems' Gross Profit compare to VRT and BE?
Ballard Power Systems' Gross Profit of CHF9.37 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for an Industrial Products company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Ballard Power Systems and its competitors. Ballard Power Systems's current Gross Profit is CHF9.37 Mil. 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 Gross Profit of CHF9.37 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF2.42, compared to a current price of CHF2.20 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is CHF9.37 Mil. Ballard Power Systems' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ballard Power Systems (XSWX:BLDP), the current Gross Profit is CHF9.37 Mil as of Mar. 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF2.20 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF2.42.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BLDP:
Gross Profit: CHF9.37 Mil
GF Value™: CHF2.42 vs. price of CHF2.20 (9.2% below fair value)
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 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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