BQE Water (TSXV:BQE) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 24, 2026)

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TSXV:BQE BQE Water Inc TSXV:BQE
86 GF Score
Price C$74.94
GF Value C$75.57
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is BQE Water Moat Score?

BQE Water TSXV:BQE 86 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSXV:BQE with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of C$75.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 252 Waste Management companies, BQE Water ranks better than 94.05% on this metric.

BQE Water has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

BQE Water has Narrow Moat: BQE Water Inc has a discernible but modest moat with specialized water treatment solutions and some regulatory barriers. However, it lacks strong brand strength and pricing power.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes BQE Water might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

BQE Water  (TSXV:BQE) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

BQE Water Moat Score Related Terms

TSXV:BQE vs WM, RSG, WCN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, BQE Water's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, BQE Water's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BQE Water's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
BQE Water (TSXV:BQE) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, BQE Water ranks #15 out of 252 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is BQE Water's Moat Score too high?
BQE Water's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, BQE Water ranks #15 out of 252 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BQE Water has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BQE Water's Moat Score compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, BQE Water ranks #15 out of 252 companies for Moat Score. This places BQE Water in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Waste Management company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. BQE Water's current Moat Score is 4. 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 (TSXV:BQE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$75.57, compared to a current price of C$74.94 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. BQE Water's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BQE Water (TSXV:BQE), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 24, 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 (TSXV:BQE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BQE Water stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$74.94 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$75.57. GuruFocus considers BQE Water to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSXV:BQE:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: C$75.57 vs. price of C$74.94 (0.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSXV:BQE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

BQE Water Business Description

Other Exchanges BTQNF:USAUL5A:Germany
Address 30 East 6th Avenue, Suite 200, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V5T 1J4
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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