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BLACKBAUD INC (BLKB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:BLKB - US09227Q1004 - Common Stock

61.69 USD
+1.36 (+2.25%)
Last: 12/3/2025, 8:11:09 PM
61.69 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/3/2025, 8:11:09 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to BLKB. BLKB was compared to 281 industry peers in the Software industry. While BLKB is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. BLKB has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BLKB was profitable.
BLKB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: BLKB reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years BLKB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
BLKB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBLKB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M -200M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -11.99%, BLKB is doing worse than 66.19% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of -233.32%, BLKB is not doing good in the industry: 83.27% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
BLKB has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.42%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BLKB outperforms 86.12% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -11.99%
ROE -233.32%
ROIC 11.42%
ROA(3y)-4.27%
ROA(5y)-2.45%
ROE(3y)-68.43%
ROE(5y)-40.54%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
BLKB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBLKB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100 -150

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Operating Margin value of 14.96%, BLKB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.49% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BLKB has grown nicely.
BLKB has a worse Gross Margin (57.73%) than 64.41% of its industry peers.
BLKB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.96%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 57.73%
OM growth 3Y55.49%
OM growth 5Y26.14%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.94%
GM growth 5Y0.66%
BLKB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBLKB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BLKB is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BLKB has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for BLKB has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BLKB has a worse debt to assets ratio.
BLKB Yearly Shares OutstandingBLKB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
BLKB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBLKB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

BLKB has an Altman-Z score of 1.49. This is a bad value and indicates that BLKB is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.49, BLKB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.77% of the companies in the same industry.
BLKB has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.86. This is a neutral value as BLKB would need 4.86 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.86, BLKB is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.65% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 9.63 is on the high side and indicates that BLKB has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 9.63, BLKB is not doing good in the industry: 87.19% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 9.63
Debt/FCF 4.86
Altman-Z 1.49
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC10.57%
BLKB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBLKB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

BLKB has a Current Ratio of 0.69. This is a bad value and indicates that BLKB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BLKB has a worse Current ratio (0.69) than 87.90% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that BLKB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.69, BLKB is not doing good in the industry: 87.90% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.69
Quick Ratio 0.69
BLKB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBLKB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

BLKB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.07%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.74% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
BLKB shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.12%.
Measured over the past years, BLKB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.12% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.07%
EPS 3Y10.43%
EPS 5Y12.74%
EPS Q2Q%11.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.12%
Revenue growth 3Y7.59%
Revenue growth 5Y5.12%
Sales Q2Q%-1.95%

3.2 Future

BLKB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.63% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, BLKB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.11% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.25%
EPS Next 2Y10.94%
EPS Next 3Y9.09%
EPS Next 5Y8.63%
Revenue Next Year-2.63%
Revenue Next 2Y0.68%
Revenue Next 3Y1.69%
Revenue Next 5Y3.11%

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 Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
BLKB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBLKB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 500M 1B 1.5B
BLKB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBLKB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

BLKB is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.18.
82.56% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BLKB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.37. BLKB is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.28, which indicates a correct valuation of BLKB.
85.41% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BLKB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.20. BLKB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.18
Fwd PE 12.28
BLKB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBLKB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BLKB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.99% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BLKB is valued cheaper than 88.26% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.48
EV/EBITDA 14.75
BLKB Per share dataBLKB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20 -20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)1.11
EPS Next 2Y10.94%
EPS Next 3Y9.09%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for BLKB!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

BLACKBAUD INC

NASDAQ:BLKB (12/3/2025, 8:11:09 PM)

After market: 61.69 0 (0%)

61.69

+1.36 (+2.25%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-16 2026-02-16/amc
Inst Owners78.27%
Inst Owner Change-3.19%
Ins Owners2.01%
Ins Owner Change-0.64%
Market Cap2.95B
Revenue(TTM)1.14B
Net Income(TTM)-252.43M
Analysts50
Price Target75.48 (22.35%)
Short Float %4.11%
Short Ratio4.74
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.56%
Min EPS beat(2)0.79%
Max EPS beat(2)12.34%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.41%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.35%
Max EPS beat(4)12.34%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)2.42%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)3.99%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)3.9%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.77%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.33%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.22%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.45%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.22%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.3%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.3%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.01%
PT rev (1m)-1.07%
PT rev (3m)-3.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.68%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.09%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.18
Fwd PE 12.28
P/S 2.6
P/FCF 13.48
P/OCF 10.5
P/B 27.27
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 14.75
EPS(TTM)4.35
EY7.05%
EPS(NY)5.02
Fwd EY8.14%
FCF(TTM)4.58
FCFY7.42%
OCF(TTM)5.88
OCFY9.53%
SpS23.74
BVpS2.26
TBVpS-22.19
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)1.11
Graham Number14.88
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -11.99%
ROE -233.32%
ROCE 14.46%
ROIC 11.42%
ROICexc 11.86%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 14.96%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 57.73%
FCFM 19.29%
ROA(3y)-4.27%
ROA(5y)-2.45%
ROE(3y)-68.43%
ROE(5y)-40.54%
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 3Y93.05%
ROICexc growth 5Y27.63%
OM growth 3Y55.49%
OM growth 5Y26.14%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.94%
GM growth 5Y0.66%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.54
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 9.63
Debt/FCF 4.86
Debt/EBITDA 3.94
Cap/Depr 65.64%
Cap/Sales 5.47%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 106.24%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.69
Quick Ratio 0.69
Altman-Z 1.49
F-Score6
WACC10.57%
ROIC/WACC1.08
Cap/Depr(3y)61.08%
Cap/Depr(5y)64.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.37%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.07%
EPS 3Y10.43%
EPS 5Y12.74%
EPS Q2Q%11.11%
EPS Next Y10.25%
EPS Next 2Y10.94%
EPS Next 3Y9.09%
EPS Next 5Y8.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.12%
Revenue growth 3Y7.59%
Revenue growth 5Y5.12%
Sales Q2Q%-1.95%
Revenue Next Year-2.63%
Revenue Next 2Y0.68%
Revenue Next 3Y1.69%
Revenue Next 5Y3.11%
EBIT growth 1Y26.28%
EBIT growth 3Y67.3%
EBIT growth 5Y32.6%
EBIT Next Year25.45%
EBIT Next 3Y12.63%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y45.59%
FCF growth 3Y12.31%
FCF growth 5Y13.01%
OCF growth 1Y29.49%
OCF growth 3Y11.47%
OCF growth 5Y10.15%

BLACKBAUD INC / BLKB FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for BLKB stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to BLKB.


What is the valuation status for BLKB stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to BLACKBAUD INC (BLKB). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is BLACKBAUD INC (BLKB) stock?

BLACKBAUD INC (BLKB) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for BLKB stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BLACKBAUD INC (BLKB) is 14.18 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 27.27.


Is the dividend of BLACKBAUD INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of BLACKBAUD INC (BLKB) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.