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BlackLineBSP:B2LN34 36 Piotroski F-Score is 6 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates BSP:B2LN34 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of R$26.52 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,725 Software companies, BlackLine ranks better than 78.13% on this metric.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
BlackLine has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.
The historical rank and industry rank for BlackLine's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:B2LN34'
s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3 Med: 5 Max: 8
Current: 6
During the past 12 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of BlackLine was 8. The lowest was 3. And the median was 5.
The developer of the system is Joseph D. Piotroski is relatively unknown accounting professor who shuns publicity and rarely gives interviews.
He graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.S. in accounting in 1989, received an M.B.A. from Indiana University in 1994. Five years later, in 1999, after earning a Ph.D. in accounting from the University of Michigan, he became an associate professor of accounting at the University of Chicago.
He wanted to see if he can develop a system (using a simple nine-point scoring system) that can increase the returns of a strategy of investing in low price to book (referred to in the paper as high book to market) value companies.
What he found was something that exceeded his most optimistic expectations.
Buying only those companies that scored highest (8 or 9) on his nine-point scale, or F-Score as he called it, over the 20 year period from 1976 to 1996 led to an average out-performance over the market of 13.4%.
Even more impressive were the results of a strategy of investing in the highest F-Score companies (8 or 9) and shorting companies with the lowest F-Score (0 or 1).
Over the same period from 1976 to 1996 (20 years) this strategy led to an average yearly return of 23%, substantially outperforming the average S&P 500 index return of 15.83% over the same period.
BlackLine Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
BlackLine Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BlackLine's Piotroski F-Score 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.
BSP:B2LN34 vs QNT, WRD, BVC: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, BlackLine's Piotroski F-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Piotroski F-Score 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 Piotroski F-Score vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, BlackLine's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BlackLine's Piotroski F-Score 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.
This Year (Jun26) TTM:
Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Net Income was 28.343 + 26.657 + 42.496 + 84.45 = R$182 Mil. Cash Flow from Operations was 342.159 + 145.558 + 242.11 + 230.538 = R$960 Mil. Revenue was 956.169 + 999.381 + 957.827 + 962.419 = R$3,876 Mil. Gross Profit was 718.111 + 751.419 + 727.699 + 731.096 = R$2,928 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Jun25)
to the end of this year (Jun26) was
(9941.895 + 9137.619 + 9599.408 + 7611.777 + 7526.975) / 5 = R$8763.5348 Mil. Total Assets at the begining of this year (Jun25) was R$9,942 Mil. Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$3,517 Mil. Total Current Assets was R$3,831 Mil. Total Current Liabilities was R$2,227 Mil.
Net Income was 95.461 + 344.2 + 34.865 + 45.986 = R$521 Mil.
Revenue was 918.771 + 1033.875 + 961.205 + 954.016 = R$3,868 Mil. Gross Profit was 691.134 + 781.209 + 725.561 + 717.643 = R$2,916 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Jun24)
to the end of last year (Jun25) was
(10183.402 + 9387.457 + 11134.545 + 10256.028 + 9941.895) / 5 = R$10180.6654 Mil. Total Assets at the begining of last year (Jun24) was R$10,183 Mil. Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$3,816 Mil. Total Current Assets was R$5,857 Mil. Total Current Liabilities was R$3,571 Mil.
*Note: If the latest quarterly/semi-annual/annual total assets data is 0, then we will use previous quarterly/semi-annual/annual data for all the items in the balance sheet.
Profitability
Question 1. Return on Assets (ROA)
Net income before extraordinary items for the year divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.
Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.
BlackLine's current Net Income (TTM) was 182.
==> Positive ==> Score 1.
Question 2. Cash Flow Return on Assets (CFROA)
Net cash flow from operating activities (operating cash flow) divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.
BlackLine's return on assets of this year was 0.01830094. BlackLine's return on assets of last year was 0.05111376.
==> Last year is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
BlackLine's current ratio of this year was 1.7205921. BlackLine's current ratio of last year was 1.6404752.
==> This year's current ratio is higher. ==> Score 1.
Question 7. Change in Shares in Issue
Compare the number of shares in issue this year, to the number in issue last year.
Score 0 if there is larger number of shares in issue this year, 1 otherwise.
BlackLine's number of shares in issue this year was 68.558. BlackLine's number of shares in issue last year was 64.004.
==> There is larger number of shares in issue this year. ==> Score 0.
Efficiency
Question 8. Change in Gross Margin
Compare this year's gross margin (Gross Profit divided by sales) to last year's.
Score 1 if this year's gross margin is higher, 0 if it's lower.
BlackLine's gross margin of this year was 0.75554157. BlackLine's gross margin of last year was 0.75378678.
==> This year's gross margin is higher. ==> Score 1.
Question 9. Change in asset turnover
Compare this year's asset turnover (total sales for the year divided by total assets at the beginning of the year) to last year's asset turnover ratio.
Score 1 if this year's asset turnover ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower
BlackLine's asset turnover of this year was 0.38984479. BlackLine's asset turnover of last year was 0.37982071.
==> This year's asset turnover is higher. ==> Score 1.
Evaluation
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BlackLine has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.
BlackLine (BSP:B2LN34) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 as of Aug. 13, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on BlackLine and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, BlackLine's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, BlackLine ranks #596 out of 2725 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 21.9%.
Is BlackLine's Piotroski F-Score too high?
BlackLine's current Piotroski F-Score of 6 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 8.00. The Software industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. BlackLine's value of 6 is 20% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlackLine ranks #596 out of 2725 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BlackLine has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackLine's Piotroski F-Score compare to QNT and WRD?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, BlackLine ranks #596 out of 2725 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places BlackLine in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. BlackLine's value of 6 is 20% above this benchmark. Historically, BlackLine's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, 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 Piotroski F-Score for a Software company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Software companies is 5.00, based on 2,725 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Piotroski F-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Piotroski F-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BlackLine's current Piotroski F-Score of 6 is 20% 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 Piotroski F-Score mean?
A high Piotroski F-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on BlackLine and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BlackLine's current Piotroski F-Score is 6, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. 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 (BSP:B2LN34) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$26.52, compared to a current price of R$12.73 — trading 52% below its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 6, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00 and 20% above the Software industry median of 5.00. BlackLine's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Piotroski F-Score calculated?
Piotroski F-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BlackLine (BSP:B2LN34), the current Piotroski F-Score is 6 as of Aug. 13, 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 (BSP:B2LN34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackLine stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$12.73 is trading 52% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$26.52.
GuruFocus considers BlackLine to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:B2LN34:
Piotroski F-Score: 6 (20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
GF Value™: R$26.52 vs. price of R$12.73 (52% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20% above the Software median (#596 of 2725)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:B2LN34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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