BLACKBERRY LTD (BB.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:BB - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA09228F1036 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
Taking everything into account, BB scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BB was compared to 63 industry peers in the Software industry. BB may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. BB has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BB had positive earnings in the past year.
BB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
BB had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In multiple years BB reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BB's Return On Assets of -6.10% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BB outperforms 47.62% of its industry peers.
BB has a Return On Equity of -10.97%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BB outperforms 47.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.1% | ||
| ROE | -10.97% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-19.72%
ROA(5y)-19.58%
ROE(3y)-37.82%
ROE(5y)-37.22%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 70.83%, BB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.02% of the companies in the same industry.
BB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for BB so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 70.83% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.31%
GM growth 5Y-0.01%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
BB does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for BB has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BB has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BB has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.84, we must say that BB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.84, BB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BB is 30.52, which is on the high side as it means it would take BB, 30.52 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 30.52, BB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.97% of the companies in the same industry.
BB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.27, BB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 30.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.84 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.44%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.72 indicates that BB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BB has a Current ratio of 1.72. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BB outperforms 58.73% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.72 indicates that BB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BB's Quick ratio of 1.72 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BB outperforms 58.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.72 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BB have decreased strongly by -66.67% in the last year.
BB shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -31.23% yearly.
The Revenue for BB has decreased by -32.49% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, BB shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -12.45% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-66.67%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-31.23%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-32.49%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.35%
Revenue growth 5Y-12.45%
Sales Q2Q%-18.09%
3.2 Future
BB is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 71.73% yearly.
BB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.87% yearly.
EPS Next Y384.1%
EPS Next 2Y170.43%
EPS Next 3Y113.89%
EPS Next 5Y71.73%
Revenue Next Year-6.74%
Revenue Next 2Y0.89%
Revenue Next 3Y3.87%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
BB is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 185.33.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BB is on the same level as its industry peers.
BB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.31.
BB is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 42.12.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BB is valued a bit cheaper than 69.84% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.13. BB is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 185.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 42.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
BB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 380.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 63.53 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BB's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
BB's earnings are expected to grow with 113.89% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.48
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y170.43%
EPS Next 3Y113.89%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for BB!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:BB (6/13/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
5.56
-0.15 (-2.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners48.5%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.26%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.32B
Analysts47.69
Price Target4.07 (-26.8%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)169.92%
Min EPS beat(2)94.17%
Max EPS beat(2)245.67%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)117.83%
Min EPS beat(4)31.47%
Max EPS beat(4)245.67%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)130.97%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)97.7%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)88.83%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.24%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.57%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.9%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)9.5%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.45%
Max Revenue beat(4)29.99%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)20.92%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)13.43%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)10.04%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-75%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-11.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 185.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 42.12 | ||
| P/S | 4.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 380.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 147.58 | ||
| P/B | 3.38 | ||
| P/tB | 12.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 63.53 |
EPS(TTM)0.03
EY0.54%
EPS(NY)0.13
Fwd EY2.37%
FCF(TTM)0.01
FCFY0.26%
OCF(TTM)0.04
OCFY0.68%
SpS1.31
BVpS1.64
TBVpS0.46
PEG (NY)0.48
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.1% | ||
| ROE | -10.97% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 70.83% | ||
| FCFM | 1.11% |
ROA(3y)-19.72%
ROA(5y)-19.58%
ROE(3y)-37.82%
ROE(5y)-37.22%
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)6.62%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 3Y4.31%
GM growth 5Y-0.01%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.44
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 30.52 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.43 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 22.6% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.75% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 45.83% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.84 |
F-Score5
WACC7.44%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)32.41%
Cap/Depr(5y)28.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.15%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.56%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-66.67%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-31.23%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y384.1%
EPS Next 2Y170.43%
EPS Next 3Y113.89%
EPS Next 5Y71.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-32.49%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.35%
Revenue growth 5Y-12.45%
Sales Q2Q%-18.09%
Revenue Next Year-6.74%
Revenue Next 2Y0.89%
Revenue Next 3Y3.87%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y76.49%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year207.89%
EBIT Next 3Y70.11%
EBIT Next 5Y50.71%
FCF growth 1Y126.67%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y650%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-8.69%