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BackblazeBLZE +2.39%40 FCF Yield % is 1.29 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates BLZE with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,873 Software companies, Backblaze ranks better than 52.11% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Backblaze FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Backblaze's FCF Yield % 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.
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Backblaze's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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.
Backblaze FCF Yield % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Backblaze's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Backblaze's FCF Yield % 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.
Backblaze (BLZE) has a FCF Yield % of 1.29 as of Aug. 11, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Backblaze and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Backblaze ranks #1376 out of 2873 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 47.9%.
Is Backblaze's FCF Yield % too high?
Backblaze's current FCF Yield % is 1.29. The Software industry median FCF Yield % is 0.90. Backblaze's value of 1.29 is 43.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Backblaze ranks #1376 out of 2873 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Backblaze has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Backblaze's FCF Yield % compare to CCSI and SABR?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Backblaze ranks #1376 out of 2873 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Backblaze in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.90. Backblaze's value of 1.29 is 43.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for a Software company?
The median FCF Yield % among Software companies is 0.90, based on 2,873 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Backblaze's current FCF Yield % of 1.29 is 43.3% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Backblaze and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Backblaze's current FCF Yield % is 1.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Backblaze stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Backblaze (BLZE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.82, compared to a current price of $19.26 — trading 230.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 1.29 and 43.3% above the Software industry median of 0.90. Backblaze's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Backblaze (BLZE), the current FCF Yield % is 1.29 as of Aug. 11, 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 Backblaze (BLZE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Backblaze stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.26 is trading 230.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.82.
GuruFocus considers Backblaze to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BLZE:
FCF Yield %: 1.29
GF Value™: $5.82 vs. price of $19.26 (230.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.3% above the Software median (#1376 of 2873)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BLZE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Backblaze Inc offers a cloud storage platform designed to help businesses and consumers store, use, and protect their data. The company delivers its services through the Backblaze Storage Cloud platform, a purpose-built, web-scale software architecture operating on commodity hardware. Backblaze's offerings include B2 Cloud Storage, an Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solution, and Computer Backup, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution. Its customer base includes individuals, developers, MSPs, small and medium-sized businesses, and large enterprises across industries, academic institutions, government agencies, and other enterprises. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its business in the United States, followed by the United Kingdom, Canada, and other markets.
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