Blacklinefety (TSX:BLN) Gross Margin %: 65.68% (As of Apr. 2026) — 36% Above Median


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What is Blacklinefety Gross Margin %?

Blacklinefety TSX:BLN 76 Gross Margin % is 65.68% as of Apr. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 48.35. GuruFocus rates TSX:BLN with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of C$6.97 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,677 Software companies, Blacklinefety ranks better than 75.23% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Blacklinefety's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was C$29.1 Mil. Blacklinefety's Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was C$44.3 Mil. Therefore, Blacklinefety's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 65.68%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Blacklinefety's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:BLN' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 43.5   Med: 48.35   Max: 65.36
Current: 65.36


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Blacklinefety was 65.36%. The lowest was 43.50%. And the median was 48.35%.

TSX:BLN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
75.23% of 2677 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.49 vs TSX:BLN: 65.36

Blacklinefety had a gross margin of 65.68% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Blacklinefety was 4.80% per year.


Blacklinefety  (TSX:BLN) 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

Blacklinefety had a gross margin of 65.68% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.


Blacklinefety Gross Margin % Related Terms


Blacklinefety Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Blacklinefety'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.

Blacklinefety Gross Margin % Chart

Blacklinefety Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Gross Margin %
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Blacklinefety Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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TSX:BLN vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Blacklinefety'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.


Blacklinefety Gross Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Blacklinefety's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Blacklinefety's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Blacklinefety Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Blacklinefety's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Oct. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Oct. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Oct. 2025 )
=95.3 / 150.471
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(150.471 - 55.139) / 150.471
=63.36 %

Blacklinefety's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Apr. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=29.1 / 44.293
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(44.293 - 15.201) / 44.293
=65.68 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 65.68% mean?
Blacklinefety (TSX:BLN) has a Gross Margin % of 65.68% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Blacklinefety and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 48.35. Over the past decade, Blacklinefety's Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.50 to 65.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Blacklinefety ranks #663 out of 2677 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Blacklinefety's Gross Margin % too high?
Blacklinefety's current Gross Margin % of 65.68% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 48.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.50 to a high of 65.36. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.49. Blacklinefety's value of 65.68% is 62.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Blacklinefety ranks #663 out of 2677 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Blacklinefety has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blacklinefety's Gross Margin % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Blacklinefety ranks #663 out of 2677 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Blacklinefety in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.49. Blacklinefety's value of 65.68% is 62.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Blacklinefety's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.50 to 65.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.35 vs. the industry median of 40.49, Blacklinefety 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 40.49, based on 2,677 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. Blacklinefety's current Gross Margin % of 65.68% is 62.2% 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 Blacklinefety and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blacklinefety's current Gross Margin % is 65.68%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 48.35. 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$6.97, compared to a current price of C$9.05 — trading 29.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 65.68%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 48.35 and 62.2% above the Software industry median of 40.49. Blacklinefety's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 Blacklinefety (TSX:BLN), the current Gross Margin % is 65.68% as of Apr. 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 29.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$6.97. GuruFocus considers Blacklinefety to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:BLN:

  • Gross Margin %: 65.68% (36% above median its 10-year median of 48.35)
  • GF Value™: C$6.97 vs. price of C$9.05 (29.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.2% above the Software median (#663 of 2677)

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Blacklinefety Business Description

Other Exchanges BLKLF:USA
Address 803-24 Avenue S.E, Unit 100, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2G 1P5
Blackline Safety Corp is a connected safety monitoring technology company. The company develops, manufactures, and markets products and services that empower businesses with real-time safety insights to manage emergency responses, evacuations, and gas detection compliance programs. Its operating segments include the Product segment and the Service segment which generates the majority of the revenue for the company. Service revenues relate to connectivity, monitoring and data services that it provides to the customers of its safety devices and includes access to the Blackline Safety Cloud, compliance and analytics reports, SOC monitoring, two-way voice functionality and push to talk capability. Geographically, it derives revenue from Canada, Europe, United States and Rest of the World.
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