BLKB (Blackbaud) EV-to-EBIT: 11.55 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 84% Below Median

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Price $33.05
GF Value $84.94
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What is Blackbaud EV-to-EBIT?

Blackbaud BLKB +4.69% 53 EV-to-EBIT is 11.55 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 70.37. GuruFocus rates BLKB with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $84.94 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,763 Software companies, Blackbaud ranks better than 57.97% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Blackbaud's Enterprise Value is $2,670 Mil. Blackbaud's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $231 Mil. Therefore, Blackbaud's EV-to-EBIT for today is 11.55.

The historical rank and industry rank for Blackbaud's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

BLKB' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -361.91   Med: 70.37   Max: 972.88
Current: 11.55

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Blackbaud was 972.88. The lowest was -361.91. And the median was 70.37.

BLKB's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
57.97% of 1763 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 14.26 vs BLKB: 11.55

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Blackbaud's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,940 Mil. Blackbaud's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $231 Mil. Blackbaud's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.86%.


Blackbaud  (NAS:BLKB) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Blackbaud's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=231.136/2939.81178
=7.86 %

Blackbaud's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,940 Mil.
Blackbaud's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $231 Mil.

* 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.


Blackbaud EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Blackbaud EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Blackbaud's EV-to-EBIT 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.

Blackbaud EV-to-EBIT Chart

Blackbaud Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Blackbaud Quarterly Data
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BLKB vs APPS, WLTH, VIA: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Blackbaud's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.


Blackbaud EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Blackbaud's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Blackbaud's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Blackbaud EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Blackbaud's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=2670.302/231.136
=11.55

Blackbaud's current Enterprise Value is $2,670 Mil.
Blackbaud's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $231 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 11.55 mean?
Blackbaud (BLKB) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.55 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Blackbaud and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 70.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Blackbaud ranks #741 out of 1763 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 42%.
Is Blackbaud's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Blackbaud's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.55 is 84% below median its 10-year median of 70.37. The Software industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.26. Blackbaud's value of 11.55 is 19% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Blackbaud ranks #741 out of 1763 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Blackbaud has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blackbaud's EV-to-EBIT compare to APPS and WLTH?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Blackbaud ranks #741 out of 1763 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Blackbaud in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.26. Blackbaud's value of 11.55 is 19% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 70.37 vs. the industry median of 14.26, Blackbaud 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Software company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Software companies is 14.26, based on 1,763 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Blackbaud's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.55 is 19% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Blackbaud and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blackbaud's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.55, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 70.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blackbaud stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blackbaud (BLKB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $84.94, compared to a current price of $33.05 — trading 61.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.55, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 70.37 and 19% below the Software industry median of 14.26. Blackbaud's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Blackbaud (BLKB), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.55 as of Jul. 17, 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 Blackbaud (BLKB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blackbaud stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $33.05 is trading 61.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $84.94. GuruFocus considers Blackbaud to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BLKB:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 11.55 (84% below median its 10-year median of 70.37)
  • GF Value™: $84.94 vs. price of $33.05 (61.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19% below the Software median (#741 of 1763)

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


Blackbaud Business Description

Address 65 Fairchild Street, Charleston, SC, USA, 29492
Founded in 1981, Blackbaud provides software solutions designed to serve the "social good" community, including nonprofits, foundations, corporations, educational institutions, healthcare institutions, and individual change agents. Through M&A and organic product development efforts, the company has also moved into related areas outside core fundraising, notably into K-12 schools. The firm enables more than $100 billion in donations annually across a customer base in excess of 40,000 customers in over 100 countries.
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