Ballard Power Systems (XSWX:BLDP) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Ballard Power Systems Interest Coverage?

Ballard Power Systems XSWX:BLDP -3.72% 69 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BLDP with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF2.32. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,330 Industrial Products companies, Ballard Power Systems ranks worse than 42918.41% on this metric.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income by its Interest Expense. Ballard Power Systems's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-10.29 Mil. Ballard Power Systems's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-0.35 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ballard Power Systems's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


XSWX:BLDP's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 14.835
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Ballard Power Systems  (XSWX:BLDP) Interest Coverage Explanation

Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.

Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .


Ballard Power Systems Interest Coverage Related Terms


Ballard Power Systems Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ballard Power Systems's Interest Coverage 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.

Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

Ballard Power Systems Interest Coverage Chart

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XSWX:BLDP vs VRT, BE: Interest Coverage Comparison

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

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ballard Power Systems's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ballard Power Systems's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Ballard Power Systems Interest Coverage Calculation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Ballard Power Systems's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, Ballard Power Systems's Interest Expense was CHF-1.52 Mil. Its Operating Income was CHF-63.57 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF14.92 Mil.

Ballard Power Systems did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Ballard Power Systems's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Ballard Power Systems's Interest Expense was CHF-0.35 Mil. Its Operating Income was CHF-10.29 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF13.77 Mil.

Ballard Power Systems did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Ballard Power Systems (XSWX:BLDP) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Ballard Power Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ballard Power Systems ranks #999999 out of 2330 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Ballard Power Systems' Interest Coverage too high?
Ballard Power Systems' current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Ballard Power Systems ranks #999999 out of 2330 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' Interest Coverage compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ballard Power Systems ranks #999999 out of 2330 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Ballard Power Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.84. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for an Industrial Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Products companies is 14.84, based on 2,330 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Ballard Power Systems and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ballard Power Systems's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). 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 Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss). The stock's GF Value™ is CHF2.32, compared to a current price of CHF3.36 — trading 44.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). 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 Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ballard Power Systems (XSWX:BLDP), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 overvalued. The current stock price of CHF3.36 is trading 44.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF2.32.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BLDP:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: CHF2.32 vs. price of CHF3.36 (44.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs

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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