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BLACKBAUD INC (BLKB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:BLKB - US09227Q1004 - Common Stock

66.51 USD
-1.8 (-2.64%)
Last: 9/19/2025, 8:00:01 PM
66.51 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 9/19/2025, 8:00:01 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. There are concerns on the financial health of BLKB while its profitability can be described as average. BLKB is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

BLKB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BLKB had a positive cash flow from operations.
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.
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

With a Return On Assets value of -10.63%, BLKB is not doing good in the industry: 62.86% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
BLKB's Return On Equity of -317.65% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BLKB is outperformed by 83.21% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of BLKB (10.06%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -10.63%
ROE -317.65%
ROIC 10.06%
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 a decent Operating Margin value of 13.95%, BLKB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.64% 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 (56.72%) than 64.64% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BLKB has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.95%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 56.72%
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) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BLKB is destroying value.
BLKB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BLKB has more shares outstanding
BLKB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.28, we must say that BLKB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of BLKB (1.28) is worse than 63.21% of its industry peers.
BLKB has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.29. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as BLKB would need 6.29 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BLKB (6.29) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 12.92 is on the high side and indicates that BLKB has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 12.92, BLKB is not doing good in the industry: 85.36% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 12.92
Debt/FCF 6.29
Altman-Z 1.28
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC10.86%
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

A Current Ratio of 0.84 indicates that BLKB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BLKB has a Current ratio of 0.84. This is in the lower half of the industry: BLKB underperforms 79.64% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.84 indicates that BLKB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BLKB (0.84) is worse than 79.64% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.84
Quick Ratio 0.84
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 slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.70%.
Measured over the past years, BLKB shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.74% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, BLKB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.16% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.12% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.7%
EPS 3Y10.43%
EPS 5Y12.74%
EPS Q2Q%12.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.16%
Revenue growth 3Y7.59%
Revenue growth 5Y5.12%
Sales Q2Q%-2.06%

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 8.56% yearly.
BLKB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.05% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.75%
EPS Next 2Y8.63%
EPS Next 3Y7.18%
EPS Next 5Y8.56%
Revenue Next Year-2.71%
Revenue Next 2Y0.68%
Revenue Next 3Y1.83%
Revenue Next 5Y3.05%

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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.69, which indicates a correct valuation of BLKB.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BLKB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.93% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BLKB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.38.
BLKB is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.81.
87.14% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BLKB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
BLKB is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.86, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.69
Fwd PE 13.81
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 cheaper than 84.29% of the companies in the same industry.
84.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BLKB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.53
EV/EBITDA 16.77
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

BLKB's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.61
PEG (5Y)1.23
EPS Next 2Y8.63%
EPS Next 3Y7.18%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BLKB does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

BLACKBAUD INC

NASDAQ:BLKB (9/19/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 66.51 0 (0%)

66.51

-1.8 (-2.64%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Inst Owners76.34%
Inst Owner Change-1.26%
Ins Owners2.02%
Ins Owner Change0.02%
Market Cap3.23B
Analysts50
Price Target78.34 (17.79%)
Short Float %3.1%
Short Ratio3.82
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)8.6%
Min EPS beat(2)4.87%
Max EPS beat(2)12.34%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.98%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.95%
Max EPS beat(4)12.34%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.02%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)4.96%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)5.37%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.64%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.05%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.22%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.22%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.3%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.35%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.71%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)8.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.95%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.95%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.61%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.61%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.69
Fwd PE 13.81
P/S 2.83
P/FCF 17.53
P/OCF 13.12
P/B 36.68
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 16.77
EPS(TTM)4.24
EY6.37%
EPS(NY)4.81
Fwd EY7.24%
FCF(TTM)3.79
FCFY5.71%
OCF(TTM)5.07
OCFY7.62%
SpS23.52
BVpS1.81
TBVpS-22.49
PEG (NY)1.61
PEG (5Y)1.23
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -10.63%
ROE -317.65%
ROCE 12.74%
ROIC 10.06%
ROICexc 10.45%
ROICexgc 521.53%
OM 13.95%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 56.72%
FCFM 16.13%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.43
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 12.92
Debt/FCF 6.29
Debt/EBITDA 4.31
Cap/Depr 59.15%
Cap/Sales 5.42%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 93.26%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.84
Quick Ratio 0.84
Altman-Z 1.28
F-Score6
WACC10.86%
ROIC/WACC0.93
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)-0.7%
EPS 3Y10.43%
EPS 5Y12.74%
EPS Q2Q%12.04%
EPS Next Y9.75%
EPS Next 2Y8.63%
EPS Next 3Y7.18%
EPS Next 5Y8.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.16%
Revenue growth 3Y7.59%
Revenue growth 5Y5.12%
Sales Q2Q%-2.06%
Revenue Next Year-2.71%
Revenue Next 2Y0.68%
Revenue Next 3Y1.83%
Revenue Next 5Y3.05%
EBIT growth 1Y41.19%
EBIT growth 3Y67.3%
EBIT growth 5Y32.6%
EBIT Next Year24.6%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y42.47%
FCF growth 3Y12.31%
FCF growth 5Y13.01%
OCF growth 1Y24.74%
OCF growth 3Y11.47%
OCF growth 5Y10.15%