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A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bridgeline Digital's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:BL43'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.1 Max: 0.81
Current: 0.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Bridgeline Digital was 0.81. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.10.
FRA:BL43's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 64.34% of 2246
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.205
vs FRA:BL43: 0.11
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Bridgeline Digital Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Bridgeline Digital Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bridgeline Digital's Debt-to-Equity 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.
FRA:BL43 vs LHSW, OBAI, YQAI: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Bridgeline Digital's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Bridgeline Digital Debt-to-Equity vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Bridgeline Digital's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bridgeline Digital's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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.
Bridgeline Digital (FRA:BL43) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.11 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Bridgeline Digital and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 0.10. Over the past decade, Bridgeline Digital's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Bridgeline Digital ranks #801 out of 2246 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 35.7%.
Is Bridgeline Digital's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Bridgeline Digital's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.11 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.81. The Software industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Bridgeline Digital's value of 0.11 is 46.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bridgeline Digital ranks #801 out of 2246 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bridgeline Digital has a GF Score™ of 57/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bridgeline Digital's Debt-to-Equity compare to LHSW and OBAI?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Bridgeline Digital ranks #801 out of 2246 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Bridgeline Digital in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Bridgeline Digital's value of 0.11 is 46.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Bridgeline Digital's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.10 vs. the industry median of 0.21, Bridgeline Digital has consistently been below 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Software company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Software companies is 0.21, based on 2,246 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bridgeline Digital's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.11 is 46.3% below 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Bridgeline Digital and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bridgeline Digital's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.11, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bridgeline Digital stock overvalued right now?
Bridgeline Digital (FRA:BL43) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.11. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.95, compared to a current price of €0.82 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.11, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.10 and 46.3% below the Software industry median of 0.21. Bridgeline Digital's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bridgeline Digital (FRA:BL43), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.11 as of Jun. 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 Bridgeline Digital (FRA:BL43) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bridgeline Digital stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.82 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.95.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BL43:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.11 (10% above median its 10-year median of 0.10)
GF Value™: €0.95 vs. price of €0.82 (14.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.3% below the Software median (#801 of 2246)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BL43 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bridgeline Digital Inc is a AI-powered marketing technology company that offers a suite of products that help companies grow online revenue by driving more traffic to their websites, converting more visitors to purchasers, and increasing average order value. Company software is available through a cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) model. It helps to maximize the performance of critical websites, intranets, and online stores. The company generates revenue from digital engagement services, subscription, perpetual licenses, maintenance, and hosting. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the United States.
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