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BACKBLAZE INC-A (BLZE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:BLZE - US05637B1052 - Common Stock

5.125 USD
-0.03 (-0.49%)
Last: 1/8/2026, 2:22:06 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to BLZE. BLZE was compared to 88 industry peers in the IT Services industry. BLZE may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. While showing a medium growth rate, BLZE is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BLZE has reported negative net income.
In the past year BLZE had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years BLZE always reported negative net income.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: BLZE reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
BLZE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBLZE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20M -40M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -18.05%, BLZE is doing worse than 78.41% of the companies in the same industry.
BLZE has a worse Return On Equity (-41.74%) than 71.59% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -18.05%
ROE -41.74%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-35.95%
ROA(5y)-26.65%
ROE(3y)-90.07%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
BLZE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBLZE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200 -400

1.3 Margins

BLZE has a Gross Margin of 59.12%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BLZE outperforms 80.68% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BLZE has grown nicely.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for BLZE so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 59.12%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.43%
GM growth 5Y1.57%
BLZE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBLZE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

BLZE does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
BLZE has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BLZE has more shares outstanding
BLZE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
BLZE Yearly Shares OutstandingBLZE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
BLZE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBLZE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.35, we must say that BLZE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.35, BLZE is doing worse than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BLZE is 12.30, which is on the high side as it means it would take BLZE, 12.30 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BLZE has a Debt to FCF ratio (12.30) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BLZE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.27, BLZE is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 12.3
Altman-Z 0.35
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.49%
BLZE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBLZE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M 60M 80M

2.3 Liquidity

BLZE has a Current Ratio of 1.10. This is a normal value and indicates that BLZE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BLZE has a Current ratio of 1.10. This is in the lower half of the industry: BLZE underperforms 70.45% of its industry peers.
BLZE has a Quick Ratio of 1.10. This is a normal value and indicates that BLZE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.10, BLZE is doing worse than 70.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.1
Quick Ratio 1.1
BLZE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBLZE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 32.65% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, BLZE shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.73% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BLZE shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 25.65% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)32.65%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%79.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.73%
Revenue growth 3Y23.67%
Revenue growth 5Y25.65%
Sales Q2Q%14.03%

3.2 Future

BLZE is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.31% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.85% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y51.34%
EPS Next 2Y28.61%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year14.19%
Revenue Next 2Y12.62%
Revenue Next 3Y11.85%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
BLZE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBLZE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 50M 100M 150M
BLZE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBLZE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 -0.5 -1 -1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

BLZE reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for BLZE. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
BLZE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBLZE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 -10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BLZE is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 95.92
EV/EBITDA N/A
BLZE Per share dataBLZE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as BLZE's earnings are expected to grow with 16.31% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.61%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BLZE does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

BACKBLAZE INC-A

NASDAQ:BLZE (1/8/2026, 2:22:06 PM)

5.125

-0.03 (-0.49%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners52.6%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners3.55%
Ins Owner Change-0.73%
Market Cap295.71M
Revenue(TTM)141.86M
Net Income(TTM)-34.58M
Analysts85.33
Price Target10.26 (100.2%)
Short Float %1.83%
Short Ratio1.29
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)40.16%
Min EPS beat(2)28.53%
Max EPS beat(2)51.78%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)16.91%
Min EPS beat(4)-23.41%
Max EPS beat(4)51.78%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)16.37%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)8.68%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)2.35%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.43%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.49%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.07%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.53%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.49%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.93%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.02%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.8%
PT rev (1m)-2.95%
PT rev (3m)-14.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.96%
EPS NQ rev (3m)11.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.33%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 2.08
P/FCF 95.92
P/OCF 17.96
P/B 3.57
P/tB 7.15
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.66
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.34
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.05
FCFY1.04%
OCF(TTM)0.29
OCFY5.57%
SpS2.46
BVpS1.44
TBVpS0.72
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -18.05%
ROE -41.74%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 59.12%
FCFM 2.17%
ROA(3y)-35.95%
ROA(5y)-26.65%
ROE(3y)-90.07%
ROE(5y)N/A
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 3Y2.43%
GM growth 5Y1.57%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.74
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 12.3
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 50.8%
Cap/Sales 9.43%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.1
Quick Ratio 1.1
Altman-Z 0.35
F-Score6
WACC9.49%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)70.19%
Cap/Depr(5y)63.54%
Cap/Sales(3y)16.57%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.12%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)32.65%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%79.31%
EPS Next Y51.34%
EPS Next 2Y28.61%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.73%
Revenue growth 3Y23.67%
Revenue growth 5Y25.65%
Sales Q2Q%14.03%
Revenue Next Year14.19%
Revenue Next 2Y12.62%
Revenue Next 3Y11.85%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y35.53%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year281.94%
EBIT Next 3Y66.22%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y108.53%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y219.83%
OCF growth 3Y52.59%
OCF growth 5Y-1.08%

BACKBLAZE INC-A / BLZE FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BACKBLAZE INC-A (BLZE) stock?

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


Can you provide the valuation status for BACKBLAZE INC-A?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to BACKBLAZE INC-A (BLZE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of BLZE stock?

BACKBLAZE INC-A (BLZE) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


How financially healthy is BACKBLAZE INC-A?

The financial health rating of BACKBLAZE INC-A (BLZE) is 3 / 10.