Bridgeline DigitalBLIN +7.41%52 Gross Margin % is 64.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 62.25. GuruFocus rates BLIN with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.04 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,685 Software companies, Bridgeline Digital ranks better than 75.61% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bridgeline Digital's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BLIN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 46.14 Med: 62.25 Max: 69.58
Current: 65.6
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Bridgeline Digital was 69.58%. The lowest was 46.14%. And the median was 62.25%.
BLIN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 75.61% of 2685
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.45
vs BLIN: 65.60
Bridgeline Digital had a gross margin of 64.33% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Bridgeline Digital was 2.10% per year.
Bridgeline Digital (NAS:BLIN) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Bridgeline Digital had a gross margin of 64.33% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Bridgeline Digital Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bridgeline Digital Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bridgeline Digital's Gross Margin % 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.
BLIN vs APCX, SKKY, CLOQ: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Bridgeline Digital's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Bridgeline Digital's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bridgeline Digital's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Bridgeline Digital (BLIN) has a Gross Margin % of 64.33% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bridgeline Digital and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 62.25. Over the past decade, Bridgeline Digital's Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.14 to 69.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Bridgeline Digital ranks #655 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is Bridgeline Digital's Gross Margin % too high?
Bridgeline Digital's current Gross Margin % of 64.33% is near median its 10-year median of 62.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 46.14 to a high of 69.58. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Bridgeline Digital's value of 64.33% is 59% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bridgeline Digital ranks #655 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bridgeline Digital has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bridgeline Digital's Gross Margin % compare to APCX and SKKY?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Bridgeline Digital ranks #655 out of 2685 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Bridgeline Digital in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Bridgeline Digital's value of 64.33% is 59% above this benchmark. Historically, Bridgeline Digital's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.14 to 69.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 62.25 vs. the industry median of 40.45, Bridgeline Digital 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 Gross Margin % for a Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.45, based on 2,685 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bridgeline Digital's current Gross Margin % of 64.33% is 59% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bridgeline Digital and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bridgeline Digital's current Gross Margin % is 64.33%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 62.25. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bridgeline Digital (BLIN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.04, compared to a current price of $1.16 — trading 11.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 64.33%, which is near median its 10-year median of 62.25 and 59% above the Software industry median of 40.45. Bridgeline Digital's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bridgeline Digital (BLIN), the current Gross Margin % is 64.33% as of Mar. 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 (BLIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bridgeline Digital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.16 is trading 11.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.04.
GuruFocus considers Bridgeline Digital to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BLIN:
Gross Margin %: 64.33% (near median its 10-year median of 62.25)
GF Value™: $1.04 vs. price of $1.16 (11.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59% above the Software median (#655 of 2685)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BLIN 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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