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BlacklinefetyTSX:BLN 74 Forward PE Ratio is 78.70 as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:BLN with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of C$7.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,175 Software companies, Blacklinefety ranks worse than 88.85% on this metric.
Blacklinefety's Forward PE Ratio for today is 78.70.
Blacklinefety (TSX:BLN) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Blacklinefety Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Blacklinefety Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Blacklinefety's Forward PE 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.
Blacklinefety Forward PE Ratio Chart
Blacklinefety Annual Data
Trend
2025-10
Forward PE Ratio
187.11
Blacklinefety Quarterly Data
2020-07
2021-01
2025-07
2025-10
2026-01
Forward PE Ratio
625.00
1,666.67
109.31
187.11
413.33
TSX:BLN vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Blacklinefety's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE 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.
Blacklinefety Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Blacklinefety's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Blacklinefety's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Blacklinefety (TSX:BLN) has a Forward PE Ratio of 78.70 as of Aug. 05, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Blacklinefety and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Blacklinefety ranks #1044 out of 1175 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 88.9%.
Is Blacklinefety's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Blacklinefety's current Forward PE Ratio is 78.70. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.29. Blacklinefety's value of 78.70 is 308% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Blacklinefety ranks #1044 out of 1175 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Blacklinefety has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blacklinefety's Forward PE Ratio compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Blacklinefety ranks #1044 out of 1175 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Blacklinefety in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.29. Blacklinefety's value of 78.70 is 308% 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 Forward PE Ratio for a Software company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Software companies is 19.29, based on 1,175 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Blacklinefety's current Forward PE Ratio of 78.70 is 308% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Blacklinefety and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 19.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blacklinefety's current Forward PE Ratio is 78.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blacklinefety stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blacklinefety (TSX:BLN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$7.07, compared to a current price of C$9.05 — trading 28% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 78.70 and 308% above the Software industry median of 19.29. Blacklinefety's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Blacklinefety (TSX:BLN), the current Forward PE Ratio is 78.70 as of Aug. 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 Blacklinefety (TSX:BLN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blacklinefety stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$9.05 is trading 28% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$7.07.
GuruFocus considers Blacklinefety to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:BLN:
Forward PE Ratio: 78.70
GF Value™: C$7.07 vs. price of C$9.05 (28% above fair value)
Industry Position: 308% above the Software median (#1044 of 1175)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:BLN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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