BLACKBAUD INC (BLKB) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:BLKB • US09227Q1004
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This BLKB fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. BLKB Profitability Analysis
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.
- BLKB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.81%, BLKB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 135.24%, BLKB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- BLKB's Return On Invested Capital of 13.78% is amongst the best of the industry. BLKB outperforms 90.55% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BLKB is below the industry average of 10.93%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (8.59%) for BLKB is below the current ROIC(13.78%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.81% | ||
| ROE | 135.24% | ||
| ROIC | 13.78% |
ROA(3y)-2.38%
ROA(5y)-1.69%
ROE(3y)-33.58%
ROE(5y)-21.21%
ROIC(3y)8.59%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- BLKB has a Profit Margin of 10.19%. This is in the better half of the industry: BLKB outperforms 74.55% of its industry peers.
- BLKB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- BLKB has a better Operating Margin (16.91%) than 84.73% of its industry peers.
- BLKB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 58.79%, BLKB is not doing good in the industry: 63.27% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- BLKB's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.19% | ||
| GM | 58.79% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y30.11%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y64.6%
GM growth 3Y4.02%
GM growth 5Y2.04%
2. BLKB Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BLKB is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for BLKB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- BLKB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for BLKB is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- BLKB has an Altman-Z score of 1.07. 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 1.07, BLKB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- BLKB has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.45. This is a neutral value as BLKB would need 5.45 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- BLKB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.45. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BLKB outperforms 54.18% of its industry peers.
- BLKB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 12.78. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- BLKB's Debt to Equity ratio of 12.78 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BLKB is outperformed by 86.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 12.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.07 |
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC11.05%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.79 indicates that BLKB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of BLKB (0.79) is worse than 85.45% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.79 indicates that BLKB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of BLKB (0.79) is worse than 84.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 |
3. BLKB Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- BLKB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.31%, which is quite good.
- BLKB shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.69% yearly.
- BLKB shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.34%.
- Measured over the past years, BLKB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.32% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.31%
EPS 3Y18.36%
EPS 5Y8.69%
EPS Q2Q%10.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.34%
Revenue growth 3Y2.17%
Revenue growth 5Y4.32%
Sales Q2Q%-2.31%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, BLKB will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.36% on average per year.
- BLKB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.94% yearly.
EPS Next Y18.79%
EPS Next 2Y15.75%
EPS Next 3Y11.37%
EPS Next 5Y12.36%
Revenue Next Year4.35%
Revenue Next 2Y4.3%
Revenue Next 3Y4.07%
Revenue Next 5Y3.94%
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 stable.
4. BLKB Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.53, which indicates a very decent valuation of BLKB.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BLKB is valued cheaper than 90.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BLKB to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.60), we can say BLKB is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.18, the valuation of BLKB can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BLKB is valued cheaper than 89.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- BLKB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BLKB indicates a rather cheap valuation: BLKB is cheaper than 87.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- BLKB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BLKB is cheaper than 91.27% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.13 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- BLKB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)0.98
EPS Next 2Y15.75%
EPS Next 3Y11.37%
5. BLKB Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- BLKB does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
BLKB Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
38.03
+0.48 (+1.28%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)02-10 2026-02-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28
Inst Owners78.55%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.47%
Ins Owner Change8.44%
Market Cap1.75B
Revenue(TTM)1.13B
Net Income(TTM)115.03M
Analysts76
Price Target57.38 (50.88%)
Short Float %5.39%
Short Ratio3.4
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)1.79%
Min EPS beat(2)0.79%
Max EPS beat(2)2.79%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.2%
Min EPS beat(4)0.79%
Max EPS beat(4)12.34%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)1.96%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)3.34%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)3.56%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.33%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.97%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.33%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.22%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.01%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.12%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.1%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-23.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.75%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.18 | ||
| P/S | 1.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.58 | ||
| P/B | 20.54 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.13 |
EPS(TTM)4.46
EY11.73%
EPS(NY)5.3
Fwd EY13.93%
FCF(TTM)4.43
FCFY11.65%
OCF(TTM)5.78
OCFY15.2%
SpS24.57
BVpS1.85
TBVpS-23.48
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)0.98
Graham Number13.63
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.81% | ||
| ROE | 135.24% | ||
| ROCE | 15.79% | ||
| ROIC | 13.78% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.29% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13202.6% | ||
| OM | 16.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.19% | ||
| GM | 58.79% | ||
| FCFM | 18.04% |
ROA(3y)-2.38%
ROA(5y)-1.69%
ROE(3y)-33.58%
ROE(5y)-21.21%
ROIC(3y)8.59%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)8.98%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)9.85%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y212.3%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y31.52%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y30.11%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y64.6%
GM growth 3Y4.02%
GM growth 5Y2.04%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 12.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.45 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.92 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 71.92% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.49% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.91 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 95.85% | ||
| Profit Quality | 176.95% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.07 |
F-Score8
WACC11.05%
ROIC/WACC1.25
Cap/Depr(3y)61.91%
Cap/Depr(5y)63.7%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.71%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.89%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.31%
EPS 3Y18.36%
EPS 5Y8.69%
EPS Q2Q%10.19%
EPS Next Y18.79%
EPS Next 2Y15.75%
EPS Next 3Y11.37%
EPS Next 5Y12.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.34%
Revenue growth 3Y2.17%
Revenue growth 5Y4.32%
Sales Q2Q%-2.31%
Revenue Next Year4.35%
Revenue Next 2Y4.3%
Revenue Next 3Y4.07%
Revenue Next 5Y3.94%
EBIT growth 1Y41.51%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y35.74%
EBIT Next Year26.7%
EBIT Next 3Y-3.59%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-11.02%
FCF growth 3Y15.3%
FCF growth 5Y21.71%
OCF growth 1Y-10.28%
OCF growth 3Y9.21%
OCF growth 5Y12.4%
BLACKBAUD INC / BLKB Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BLKB stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BLKB.
Can you provide the valuation status for BLACKBAUD INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to BLACKBAUD INC (BLKB). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is BLACKBAUD INC (BLKB) stock?
BLACKBAUD INC (BLKB) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of BLACKBAUD INC (BLKB) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BLACKBAUD INC (BLKB) is 8.53 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 20.54.
How sustainable is the dividend of BLACKBAUD INC (BLKB) stock?
The dividend rating of BLACKBAUD INC (BLKB) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.