57.99 USD
-0.05 (-0.09%)
57.99 USD
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Overall BL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated BL against 280 industry peers in the Software industry. BL has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. BL is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BL was profitable.
In the past year BL had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years BL reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years BL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BL has a better Return On Assets (4.44%) than 71.99% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 23.04%, BL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.36% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.51%, BL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.44% | ||
| ROE | 23.04% | ||
| ROIC | 2.51% |
ROA(3y)3.28%
ROA(5y)-0.14%
ROE(3y)10.02%
ROE(5y)-3.3%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.01%, BL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.34% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 4.89%, BL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.38% of the companies in the same industry.
BL has a better Gross Margin (75.34%) than 67.38% of its industry peers.
BL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.01% | ||
| GM | 75.34% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.78%
GM growth 5Y-1.12%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
BL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for BL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
BL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
BL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
BL has an Altman-Z score of 2.19. This is not the best score and indicates that BL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
BL has a Altman-Z score (2.19) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BL has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.17. This is a neutral value as BL would need 5.17 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.17. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BL outperforms 57.45% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.03 is on the high side and indicates that BL has dependencies on debt financing.
BL's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.03 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BL is outperformed by 80.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.19 |
ROIC/WACC0.26
WACC9.59%
2.3 Liquidity
BL has a Current Ratio of 1.52. This is a normal value and indicates that BL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BL has a Current ratio (1.52) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.52 indicates that BL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BL has a Quick ratio of 1.52. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BL outperforms 47.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.52 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -17.84%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 41.21% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
BL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.36%.
Measured over the past years, BL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 17.72% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-17.84%
EPS 3Y55.72%
EPS 5Y41.21%
EPS Q2Q%-15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.36%
Revenue growth 3Y15.35%
Revenue growth 5Y17.72%
Sales Q2Q%7.46%
3.2 Future
BL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.58% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, BL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.53% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-1.71%
EPS Next 2Y5.19%
EPS Next 3Y8.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.36%
Revenue Next 2Y8.03%
Revenue Next 3Y9.2%
Revenue Next 5Y11.53%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 29.29, the valuation of BL can be described as expensive.
64.54% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
BL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.49.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 23.93, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of BL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.02% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.69, BL is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.37% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 39.37 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.71
EPS Next 2Y5.19%
EPS Next 3Y8.58%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BL does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
57.99
-0.05 (-0.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners96.62%
Inst Owner Change-4.58%
Ins Owners8.98%
Ins Owner Change1.76%
Market Cap3.45B
Revenue(TTM)686.71M
Net Income(TTM)75.63M
Analysts73.91
Price Target62.12 (7.12%)
Short Float %12.68%
Short Ratio6.62
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.46%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.94%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.98%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)2.59%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.1%
Max EPS beat(4)24.4%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)8.58%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)29.32%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)89.98%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.8%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.23%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.52%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.8%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.23%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.03%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.16%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.13%
PT rev (1m)-1.11%
PT rev (3m)-1.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.75%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.74%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.93 | ||
| P/S | 5.02 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.57 | ||
| P/B | 10.51 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 39.37 |
EPS(TTM)1.98
EY3.41%
EPS(NY)2.42
Fwd EY4.18%
FCF(TTM)2.91
FCFY5.02%
OCF(TTM)3.5
OCFY6.03%
SpS11.54
BVpS5.52
TBVpS-3.67
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.71
Graham Number15.68
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.44% | ||
| ROE | 23.04% | ||
| ROCE | 3.17% | ||
| ROIC | 2.51% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.49% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 4.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.01% | ||
| GM | 75.34% | ||
| FCFM | 25.24% |
ROA(3y)3.28%
ROA(5y)-0.14%
ROE(3y)10.02%
ROE(5y)-3.3%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.78%
GM growth 5Y-1.12%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.4
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.17 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 8.3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 74.79% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.08% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 259.65% | ||
| Profit Quality | 229.13% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.19 |
F-Score7
WACC9.59%
ROIC/WACC0.26
Cap/Depr(3y)59.63%
Cap/Depr(5y)71.52%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.85%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.11%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-17.84%
EPS 3Y55.72%
EPS 5Y41.21%
EPS Q2Q%-15%
EPS Next Y-1.71%
EPS Next 2Y5.19%
EPS Next 3Y8.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.36%
Revenue growth 3Y15.35%
Revenue growth 5Y17.72%
Sales Q2Q%7.46%
Revenue Next Year7.36%
Revenue Next 2Y8.03%
Revenue Next 3Y9.2%
Revenue Next 5Y11.53%
EBIT growth 1Y20.34%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year48.5%
EBIT Next 3Y25.82%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y106.45%
FCF growth 3Y42.38%
FCF growth 5Y52.28%
OCF growth 1Y88.91%
OCF growth 3Y33.57%
OCF growth 5Y45.05%
BLACKLINE INC / BL FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BL stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BL.
What is the valuation status of BLACKLINE INC (BL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to BLACKLINE INC (BL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for BLACKLINE INC?
BLACKLINE INC (BL) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of BLACKLINE INC (BL) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BLACKLINE INC (BL) is 29.29 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 10.51.
How financially healthy is BLACKLINE INC?
The financial health rating of BLACKLINE INC (BL) is 3 / 10.