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Rating:44Neutral
Price Target:
C$1.00
▼(-35.90% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/27/26
The score is driven primarily by weakened financial performance: margins have compressed, profitability is negative, and recent operating/free cash flow are both negative despite revenue growth. Technicals also lean bearish with the price below major moving averages and a slightly negative MACD. Valuation is constrained by current losses (negative P/E) and no indicated dividend yield support.
Positive Factors
Top-line Growth
Sustained revenue growth to ~$68.9M (TTM) indicates persistent demand for environmental and water services. Over 2-6 months this supports utilization of technical staff, backlog conversion and scale benefits, providing a durable base to recover margins if execution stabilizes.
Diversified Fee-for-Service Model
A mix of time-and-materials consulting, fixed-fee projects and water infrastructure work creates recurring, contract-backed revenue streams. Government and private clients reduce concentration risk and give multi-period visibility, supporting cash flow predictability when project delivery is consistent.
Manageable Leverage
Moderate leverage (D/E ~0.54) preserves financial flexibility versus highly leveraged peers. This balance sheet capacity allows the firm to finance project working capital, bid on larger contracts or absorb short-term volatility without immediate solvency pressure, aiding medium-term recovery plans.
Negative Factors
Negative Profitability
Persistent operating losses and a negative net margin erode retained earnings and limit reinvestment. Over several months this constrains hiring, R&D and bidding competitiveness, and necessitates clear margin-recovery or external financing to restore sustainable returns.
Weak Cash Generation
Negative operating and free cash flow signal cash burn from operations and working-capital strain. This reduces the company's ability to self-fund projects or absorb delays, increasing reliance on lenders or equity and elevating execution risk until operating cash flow turns sustainably positive.
Gross Margin Compression
Sharp gross margin decline suggests adverse pricing, cost inflation or unfavorable project mix. Structurally lower margins impair long-term profitability even if revenue grows, requiring either pricing recovery, cost control or higher-margin contract wins to restore durable profitability.

BluMetric Environmental (BLM) vs. iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)

BluMetric Environmental Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionBluMetric Environmental Inc. provides solution-oriented consultation, design, products, and construction services to clients with environmental issues in Canada and internationally. The company offers professional services in the fields of environmental geosciences and engineering, industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety, renewable energy, water and waste water treatment, and environmental contracting and management. Its professional services include environmental permitting and compliance, environmental reporting, environmental site assessments, geomatics and data management, industrial hygiene, management systems, physical hydrogeology and clean water, property assessments and environmental due diligence, waste management, and waterpower and hydraulic structures, as well as occupational health, and safety and ergonomics. The company also provides SROD - shipboard reverse osmosis desalinator systems; and ROWPU- reverse osmosis water purification units that produce drinking water from nearly water source. The company serves commercial and industrial customers, military, mining, and governments. BluMetric Environmental Inc. is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.
How the Company Makes MoneyBluMetric primarily makes money by delivering fee-for-service professional work and project execution under contracts. Key revenue streams generally include: (1) Environmental consulting and engineering services billed on a time-and-materials or fixed-fee basis (e.g., environmental assessments, monitoring and compliance programs, remediation planning/oversight, and occupational health and safety services); (2) Project-based revenues tied to implementing solutions for clients, where the company earns contract value through the delivery of defined scopes of work, milestones, and deliverables; and (3) Water-related solutions work, where revenues are generated from engineering/design and project services associated with water and wastewater needs. A meaningful portion of earnings can be influenced by contract wins and renewals (often multi-month to multi-year), client mix (government vs. industrial/commercial), utilization of technical staff, and the timing/scale of larger projects. Specific breakdowns of revenue by segment, margins, or named partnerships: null.

BluMetric Environmental Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Jan 29, 2025
(Q4-2024)
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Next Earnings Date:May 21, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The earnings call reflects a positive sentiment with improvements in gross margins, a record backlog, and stable revenue indicating strong operational resilience. Despite some challenges in the military market and increased operating expenses, the company is well-positioned with a strong financial base and growth in other sectors like mining.
Q4-2024 Updates
Positive Updates
Record Backlog and Revenue Stability
BluMetric achieved a record backlog, setting up for modest revenue growth in 2024. Revenues were stable at $35.1 million for the fiscal year, with the fourth-quarter revenue at $10.3 million compared to $9.9 million in the same period of 2022.
Improved Gross Margins
Gross margins improved to 26% in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, up from 18% in the same quarter of the prior year.
Significant Mining Market Growth
The mining market saw a 36% year-over-year revenue growth, driven by an expanding customer base and resumption of work on a large water treatment facility contract.
Strong Financial Position
BluMetric ended the fiscal year with a strong working capital position of $11.1 million, up from $10.9 million, and maintains minimal debt.
Successful Turnaround in Fourth Quarter
The company experienced a turnaround in the fourth quarter with improvements in revenue generation, gross margins, and profitability. EBITDA for the fourth quarter increased to $1.1 million from $0.3 million in the prior year's same quarter.
Negative Updates
Decline in Military Market Revenue
Military market revenues declined 13% year-over-year, primarily due to reduced activity on shipboard reverse osmosis systems, with the contract awaiting a replacement.
Increased Operating Expenses
Operating expenses increased to $6.6 million for fiscal year 2023, up from $5.8 million in the prior year, due to increased noncash share compensation costs and other operational expenses.
Decrease in Net Cash Balance
Net cash balance decreased to $2.2 million on September 30, 2023, from $3.6 million on September 30, 2022, due to increased operating expenses and timing of payments.
Company Guidance
During the BluMetric Environmental Inc. Q4 2023 earnings call, the executives shared various key metrics and insights. The company reported stable revenues for the fiscal year at $35.1 million, with the fourth quarter's revenues at $10.3 million, up from $9.9 million in the same period the previous year. A notable improvement was seen in the gross margin, which increased to 26% in Q4 from 18% in Q4 2022, attributed to project mix and delayed revenue recognition. EBITDA for the fiscal year was $1.7 million, with a significant Q4 increase to $1.1 million, compared to $0.3 million the previous year. The net income for the fiscal year was $0.5 million, with an increase in Q4 to $0.7 million. The company maintained a net cash balance of $2.2 million as of September 30, 2023, and a strong working capital position of $11.1 million. BluMetric also highlighted a record backlog, which positions them for modest revenue growth in 2024, and emphasized their continued focus on expanding their agile water systems both domestically and internationally.

BluMetric Environmental Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Revenue is growing (TTM ~$68.9M, ~10% growth), but operating profit is negative with ongoing net losses (net margin ~-3.7%) and notable gross margin compression (~24% recently vs ~40% in FY2024). The balance sheet is moderately levered (debt-to-equity ~0.54) but returns are negative, and cash flow is a key weakness with negative TTM operating cash flow (~-$1.1M) and free cash flow (~-$1.6M).
Income Statement
38
Negative
TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) revenue rose to ~$68.9M with strong reported growth (~10%), but profitability has deteriorated meaningfully: operating profit is negative and net losses persist (net margin ~-3.7%). Gross margin has also compressed versus earlier years (roughly ~24% recently vs ~40% in FY2024), indicating weaker pricing/project mix and/or higher costs. Earlier years showed healthy profitability (notably FY2021–FY2022), but the current trajectory is unfavorable despite top-line expansion.
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
Leverage appears manageable with debt-to-equity around ~0.54 in the most recent periods, suggesting the company is not overly debt-loaded. However, returns on shareholders’ equity are currently negative (driven by net losses), and the equity base has fluctuated materially across periods, which raises questions around stability of capital structure and earnings quality. Overall, the balance sheet provides some flexibility, but profitability needs to recover to fully support it.
Cash Flow
31
Negative
Cash generation has turned weak: TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) operating cash flow is negative (about -$1.1M) and free cash flow is also negative (about -$1.6M), a sharp reversal from positive free cash flow in FY2025 annual. While cash flow has been volatile across years, the recent step-down—along with sharply negative free cash flow growth—signals elevated execution/working-capital risk and reduced financial flexibility until operating cash flow normalizes.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue62.58M34.84M35.08M34.32M35.48M
Gross Profit15.16M13.98M7.59M7.56M9.42M
EBITDA1.98M1.46M1.78M2.24M5.23M
Net Income-2.30M64.00K506.72K1.32M3.73M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets37.09M37.99M20.05M19.67M17.42M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments2.11M3.65M3.04M4.91M4.73M
Total Debt8.55M7.60M2.80M2.15M2.60M
Total Liabilities21.35M24.27M7.86M8.30M7.56M
Stockholders Equity15.74M13.72M12.19M11.37M9.86M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow1.26M-579.00K-799.89K1.11M3.46M
Operating Cash Flow1.63M57.00K-462.95K1.20M3.65M
Investing Cash Flow-991.00K-1.50M-336.94K-83.38K-191.52K
Financing Cash Flow-2.19M2.07M-1.07M-929.66K-1.21M

BluMetric Environmental Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price1.56
Price Trends
50DMA
1.32
Negative
100DMA
1.38
Negative
200DMA
1.37
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-0.09
Positive
RSI
36.07
Neutral
STOCH
25.35
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TSE:BLM, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 1.56 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1.18, above the 50-day MA of 1.32, and above the 200-day MA of 1.37, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.09 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 36.07 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 25.35 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for TSE:BLM.

BluMetric Environmental Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
81
Outperform
C$42.01M13.0569.72%3.74%45.73%30.99%
55
Neutral
$6.65B3.83-15.92%6.20%10.91%7.18%
49
Neutral
C$32.75M-10.14-17.79%-27.40%23.40%
44
Neutral
C$57.32M-243.45-12.79%63.49%-133.70%
41
Neutral
C$38.56M-5.915297.73%135.68%68.99%
41
Neutral
C$30.65M-3.11307.55%12.06%-52.13%
* General Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
TSE:BLM
BluMetric Environmental
1.05
-0.01
-0.94%
TSE:BQE
BQE Water
65.50
7.44
12.81%
TSE:ECM
Ecolomondo Corporation
0.17
0.03
21.43%
TSE:VCI
Vitreous Glass
6.61
1.69
34.46%
TSE:YES
CHAR Technologies
0.25
0.08
53.12%
TSE:ROOF
Northstar Clean Technologies
0.20
-0.15
-44.29%

BluMetric Environmental Corporate Events

Business Operations and Strategy
BluMetric Wins US$1.5 Million Florida Wastewater Deal, Weighs U.S. Capacity Expansion
Positive
Mar 9, 2026

BluMetric Environmental has secured a US$1.5 million contract to supply a membrane bioreactor wastewater treatment plant for a private housing development in Florida, designed initially to treat 150,000 gallons per day with potential expansion to 300,000 gallons. The system will be manufactured by its WaterTech USA division in Gainesville and is expected to be delivered and commissioned within 12 months, including remote monitoring and ongoing supply of spare parts and consumables.

Management highlighted that wastewater treatment is an expanding part of BluMetric’s WaterTech business and sees U.S. housing developments and plants of this size as key drivers of recurring base-load revenue as the company scales. In response to rising demand and a significant year-over-year increase in U.S. project proposals, BluMetric is in active discussions to potentially double its Gainesville manufacturing footprint from 25,000 to 50,000 square feet, which would increase capacity to serve higher U.S.-based demand.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:BLM) stock is a Sell with a C$0.96 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on BluMetric Environmental stock, see the TSE:BLM Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and Financing
BluMetric Posts Record Q1 Revenue on DS Consultants Deal and Defense Demand
Positive
Feb 26, 2026

BluMetric reported record first-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $20.3 million, up 45% year over year, driven by its acquisition of DS Consultants, production of Rheinmetall Mission Ready Water systems, and strong mining sector activity, though gross margin compressed to 28% and the company posted a small net loss of $67,000 as operating expenses rose. The completion of the DS Consultants acquisition and a $15 million equity financing are expected to bolster scale, support progressive EBITDA contributions from the acquired business, and position BluMetric to capitalize on secular tailwinds in defense, mining, and water infrastructure, underpinning its strategy for profitable growth despite near-term integration and margin pressures.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:BLM) stock is a Hold with a C$1.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on BluMetric Environmental stock, see the TSE:BLM Stock Forecast page.

Financial Disclosures
BluMetric to Release Q1 2026 Results and Host Investor Call
Neutral
Feb 20, 2026

BluMetric Environmental said it will release its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, covering the period ended December 31, 2025, after markets close on February 25, 2026. The update will provide investors and other stakeholders with the latest view of the company’s performance in its WaterTech and environmental consulting operations.

The company will host an investor conference call on February 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the quarterly results, with both pre-registration and direct dial-in options available. A replay of the call will be posted on BluMetric’s investor relations website, supporting continued engagement with shareholders and analysts following the earnings release.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:BLM) stock is a Hold with a C$1.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on BluMetric Environmental stock, see the TSE:BLM Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and Financing
BluMetric Doubles Revenue in 2025 but Takes Profit Hit on Strategic WaterTech Project
Neutral
Jan 28, 2026

BluMetric reported a transformative fiscal 2025, with revenue surging 80% year over year to $62.6 million and working capital and net cash positions improving, but profitability deteriorating as gross margin fell to 29% and the company swung to a $2.3 million net loss, partly due to cost overruns on the St. Kitts Bird Rock seawater reverse osmosis project. Management framed the margin pressure as a strategic decision to strengthen a key client relationship in the Caribbean—where it has since secured its first operations and maintenance contract—while highlighting strong growth from the full consolidation of Gemini Water and Military WaterTech deliveries, rapid expansion in commercial and industrial revenue, and post‑year‑end moves including the acquisition of DS Consultants and a $15 million equity raise that position the company for further growth and integration in fiscal 2026.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:BLM) stock is a Hold with a C$1.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on BluMetric Environmental stock, see the TSE:BLM Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
BluMetric Wins $5 Million Caribbean WaterTech and O&M Contracts
Positive
Dec 22, 2025

BluMetric Environmental has secured two Caribbean contracts worth a combined CA$5 million, underscoring its growing presence in regional water infrastructure. The company will supply a seawater reverse osmosis and membrane bioreactor system for a private island in the Exumas, Bahamas, in a CA$3.4 million project that integrates design, engineering, manufacturing, and service for both potable water and wastewater treatment. In addition, BluMetric has signed a CA$1.6 million one-year operations and maintenance agreement for its desalination plant in St. Kitts and Nevis, marking its first recurring O&M contract in the Caribbean and advancing its strategy to build a more stable, service-based revenue stream alongside its deployed WaterTech systems.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:BLM) stock is a Hold with a C$1.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on BluMetric Environmental stock, see the TSE:BLM Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and Strategy
BluMetric Secures $5 Million Caribbean WaterTech and O&M Contracts
Positive
Dec 22, 2025

BluMetric Environmental has secured two contracts in the Caribbean worth a combined CA$5 million, underscoring its growing presence in regional water infrastructure. The company will provide a complete WaterTech solution for a private island in the Exumas, Bahamas, including a seawater reverse osmosis system capable of producing 320,000 gallons per day of potable water and a membrane bioreactor to treat 120,000 gallons per day of wastewater, in a project valued at CA$3.4 million. In addition, BluMetric has signed a CA$1.6 million, one-year operations and maintenance agreement for its desalination plant in St. Kitts and Nevis, which is expected to be renewed annually and marks its first recurring O&M contract in the Caribbean. Together, these wins highlight the company’s effort to pair its deployed WaterTech systems with recurring service contracts, reinforcing its long-term client relationships and positioning in the sustainable water and wastewater solutions market.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:BLM) stock is a Hold with a C$1.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on BluMetric Environmental stock, see the TSE:BLM Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Feb 27, 2026