(BL) Blackline - Ratings and Ratios
Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US09239B1098
BL: Cloud-Based, Solutions, Financial, Close, Accounting, Automation
BlackLine, Inc. (NASDAQ:BL) is a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions designed to automate and enhance accounting and finance operations globally. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools for financial close and consolidation, including account reconciliations, transaction matching, task management, and financial reporting analytics. Its platform also supports journal entry management, variance analysis, and compliance solutions to streamline financial processes and ensure regulatory adherence. Additionally, BlackLine provides solutions for credit and risk management, accounts receivable, cash application, and intercompany transactions, offering functionalities such as intercompany create, balance, and settlement. The company also delivers implementation, optimization, training, and support services to ensure clients maximize the value of its software. BlackLine primarily serves multinational corporations, large domestic enterprises, and mid-market companies across various industries, leveraging a direct sales force to drive adoption. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, BlackLine has established itself as a key player in the digital transformation of finance and accounting processes. https://www.blackline.com
BlackLines solutions are deeply integrated with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAP, enabling seamless data flow and enhanced financial visibility. Its intercompany solutions, for instance, allow organizations to manage intercompany transactions more efficiently by automating balance and settlement processes. The platform also provides AR intelligence, electronic invoicing, and payment solutions to optimize cash flow and reduce operational inefficiencies. By leveraging advanced automation and artificial intelligence, BlackLine helps finance teams reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and accelerate the financial close process. The companys focus on innovation and customer satisfaction has positioned it as a trusted partner for organizations seeking to modernize their financial operations.
Over the next three months, BlackLines stock (NASDAQ:BL) is expected to experience moderate volatility, with price movements influenced by its proximity to key moving averages. The stock is currently trading above its 20-day SMA (45.73) but below its 50-day (47.86) and 200-day (53.92) SMAs, indicating a mixed technical outlook. The ATR of 1.74 suggests moderate daily price fluctuations. Support levels may emerge near the 20-day SMA, while resistance could be tested at the 50-day SMA. The stocks ability to break above the 50-day SMA will be a critical indicator of short-term momentum.
From a fundamental perspective, BlackLines market cap of $2.875 billion reflects its established position in the application software sector. The forward P/E of 48.54 indicates investor confidence in the companys growth prospects, despite the current P/E of 31.44 being slightly elevated compared to industry peers. The P/S ratio of 4.40 highlights the markets valuation of its revenue growth potential. With an RoE of 36.08%, BlackLine demonstrates strong profitability, which could support further share price appreciation. However, the premium valuation may lead to volatility as investors weigh near-term financial performance against long-term growth expectations.
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BL Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 2,982m |
| Sector | Technology |
| Industry | Software - Application |
| GiC Sub-Industry | Application Software |
| IPO / Inception | 2016-10-28 |
BL Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | -31.0 |
| Fundamental | 74.3 |
| Dividend Rating | 0.0 |
| Rel. Strength | -20.3 |
| Analysts | 3.57/5 |
| Fair Price Momentum | 46.76 USD |
| Fair Price DCF | 64.18 USD |
BL Dividends
No Dividends PaidBL Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -59.8% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 10.7% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -83.1% |
| CAGR 5y | -3.95% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | -0.05 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.06 |
| Alpha | -20.79 |
| Beta | 0.866 |
| Volatility | 45.41% |
| Current Volume | 1319k |
| Average Volume 20d | 555.7k |
As of May 09, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 52.96 with a total of 1,318,978 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +11.90%, over one month by +25.29%, over three months by -17.78% and over the past year by -11.01%.
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Blackline (NASDAQ:BL) is currently (May 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 74.26 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of BL as of May 2025 is 46.76. This means that BL is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -11.71%.
Blackline has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.57. Therefor, it is recommend to hold BL.
- Strong Buy: 4
- Buy: 2
- Hold: 6
- Sell: 2
- Strong Sell: 0
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, BL Blackline will be worth about 51.5 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 52.96. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -2.85%.
| Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 55.6 | 4.9% |
| Analysts Target Price | 55.8 | 5.4% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 51.5 | -2.9% |