BlackLine (STU:02B) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.07 (As of Sep. 05, 2026) — 36% Below Median

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STU:02B BlackLine Inc STU:02B
65 GF Score
Price €28.19
GF Value €54.19
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is BlackLine Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

BlackLine STU:02B -1.30% 65 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.07 as of Sep. 05, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 7.90. GuruFocus rates STU:02B with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €54.19 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,467 Software companies, BlackLine ranks worse than 75.26% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-05), BlackLine's current share price is €28.19. BlackLine's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €5.56. BlackLine's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.07.

The historical rank and industry rank for BlackLine's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:02B' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.28   Med: 7.9   Max: 9.54
Current: 5.16

During the past years, BlackLine's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.54. The lowest was 4.28. And the median was 7.90.

STU:02B's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
75.26% of 1467 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.39 vs STU:02B: 5.16

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

BlackLine's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €4.701. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €5.56 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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BlackLine  (STU:02B) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


BlackLine Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


BlackLine Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BlackLine's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

BlackLine Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

BlackLine Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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BlackLine Quarterly Data
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STU:02B vs CXM, PDFS, WRD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, BlackLine's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


BlackLine Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, BlackLine's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BlackLine's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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BlackLine Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

BlackLine's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=28.19/5.56
=5.07

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

BlackLine's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, BlackLine's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=4.701/333.9520*333.9520
=4.701

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

BlackLine Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 2.755 241.428 3.811
201612 5.387 241.432 7.451
201703 5.184 243.801 7.101
201706 5.034 244.955 6.863
201709 4.696 246.819 6.354
201712 5.061 246.524 6.856
201803 4.819 249.554 6.449
201806 4.994 251.989 6.618
201809 5.057 252.439 6.690
201812 5.132 251.233 6.822
201903 5.155 254.202 6.772
201906 5.235 256.143 6.825
201909 6.470 256.759 8.415
201912 6.414 256.974 8.335
202003 6.360 258.115 8.229
202006 6.400 257.797 8.291
202009 6.182 260.280 7.932
202012 6.015 260.474 7.712
202103 4.916 264.877 6.198
202106 4.790 271.696 5.888
202109 4.939 274.310 6.013
202112 4.877 278.802 5.842
202203 1.013 287.504 1.177
202206 1.257 296.311 1.417
202209 1.317 296.808 1.482
202212 1.760 296.797 1.980
202303 1.807 301.836 1.999
202306 2.671 305.109 2.923
202309 3.299 307.789 3.579
202312 3.889 306.746 4.234
202403 4.166 312.332 4.454
202406 4.868 314.175 5.174
202409 5.309 315.301 5.623
202412 6.791 315.605 7.186
202503 6.209 319.799 6.484
202506 5.801 322.561 6.006
202509 4.666 324.800 4.797
202512 4.740 324.054 4.885
202603 4.473 330.213 4.524
202606 4.701 333.952 4.701

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.07 mean?
BlackLine (STU:02B) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.07 as of Sep. 05, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on BlackLine and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 7.90. Over the past decade, BlackLine's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.28 to 9.54. According to the industry distribution chart, BlackLine ranks #1104 out of 1467 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 75.3%.
Is BlackLine's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
BlackLine's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.07 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 7.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.28 to a high of 9.54. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.39. BlackLine's value of 5.07 is 112.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlackLine ranks #1104 out of 1467 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, BlackLine has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackLine's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CXM and PDFS?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, BlackLine ranks #1104 out of 1467 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places BlackLine in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.39. BlackLine's value of 5.07 is 112.1% above this benchmark. Historically, BlackLine's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.28 to 9.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.90 vs. the industry median of 2.39, BlackLine has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.39, based on 1,467 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BlackLine's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.07 is 112.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on BlackLine and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BlackLine's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.07, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 7.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackLine stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackLine (STU:02B) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €54.19, compared to a current price of €28.19 — trading 48% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.07, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 7.90 and 112.1% above the Software industry median of 2.39. BlackLine's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BlackLine (STU:02B), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.07 as of Sep. 05, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is BlackLine (STU:02B) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackLine stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €28.19 is trading 48% below its estimated GF Value™ of €54.19. GuruFocus considers BlackLine to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:02B:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.07 (36% below median its 10-year median of 7.90)
  • GF Value™: €54.19 vs. price of €28.19 (48% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 112.1% above the Software median (#1104 of 1467)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:02B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BlackLine Business Description

Address 21300 Victory Boulevard, 12th Floor, Woodland Hills, CA, USA, 91367
BlackLine Inc is engaged in providing financial accounting close solutions delivered as Software as a Service (SaaS). The Company's solutions enable its customers to address various aspects of their critical processes, including financial close & consolidation, intercompany accounting, and invoice-to-cash. The majority of the revenue of the company is earned in the United States.
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