Bridgeline DigitalBLIN +1.64%55 3-Year ROIIC % is 3.92 as of Sep. 2025, which is 588% above its 10-year median of 0.57. GuruFocus rates BLIN with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.06 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,625 Software companies, Bridgeline Digital ranks worse than 52.23% on this metric.
3-Year Return on Invested Incremental Capital (3-Year ROIIC %) measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year.
Bridgeline Digital's 3-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 3.92%. High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.
The industry rank for Bridgeline Digital's 3-Year ROIIC % or its related term are showing as below:
BLIN's 3-Year ROIIC % is ranked worse than 52.23% of 2625
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 5.24
vs BLIN: 3.92
Bridgeline Digital (NAS:BLIN) 3-Year ROIIC % Explanation
Return on Incremental Invested Capital (ROIIC) is an extension of Return on Investment Capital (ROIC). ROIC % tells investors how efficiently that profitability is earned per dollar of company capital. ROIIC narrows the focus even further and shows how profitable each additional unit of capital investment could be. ROIIC % is a more powerful metric than ROIC because it measures how much money the company can generate going forward on future capital investments.
High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.
Be Aware
It's important to keep in mind that when tracking ROIIC, the metric is better suited to forecasting the trend of future returns rather than measuring current return on investment.
Bridgeline Digital 3-Year ROIIC % Related Terms
Bridgeline Digital 3-Year ROIIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bridgeline Digital's 3-Year ROIIC % 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 AIFA, CHOW, TAOP: 3-Year ROIIC % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Bridgeline Digital's 3-Year ROIIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year ROIIC % 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 3-Year ROIIC % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Bridgeline Digital's 3-Year ROIIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bridgeline Digital's 3-Year ROIIC % 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.
** Annual data of NOPAT and Invested Capital was used to calculate 3-Year ROIIC %.
*** Please be aware that the ROIIC (Return on Invested Capital) calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.
Bridgeline Digital (BLIN) has a 3-Year ROIIC % of 3.92 as of Sep. 2025. 3-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. View historical data on Bridgeline Digital and its competitors. This is 588% above median its historical median of 0.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Bridgeline Digital ranks #1371 out of 2625 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 52.2%.
Is Bridgeline Digital's 3-Year ROIIC % too high?
Bridgeline Digital's current 3-Year ROIIC % of 3.92 is 588% above median its 10-year median of 0.57. The Software industry median 3-Year ROIIC % is 5.24. Bridgeline Digital's value of 3.92 is 25.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bridgeline Digital ranks #1371 out of 2625 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bridgeline Digital has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bridgeline Digital's 3-Year ROIIC % compare to AIFA and CHOW?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Bridgeline Digital ranks #1371 out of 2625 companies for 3-Year ROIIC %. This places Bridgeline Digital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year ROIIC % is 5.24. Bridgeline Digital's value of 3.92 is 25.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.57 vs. the industry median of 5.24, Bridgeline Digital has consistently been below 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 3-Year ROIIC % for a Software company?
The median 3-Year ROIIC % among Software companies is 5.24, based on 2,625 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year ROIIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year ROIIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bridgeline Digital's current 3-Year ROIIC % of 3.92 is 25.2% below 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 3-Year ROIIC % mean?
A high 3-Year ROIIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. View historical data on Bridgeline Digital and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 3-Year ROIIC % is 5.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bridgeline Digital's current 3-Year ROIIC % is 3.92, which is 588% above median its own 10-year median of 0.57. 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 $1.06, compared to a current price of $1.22 — trading 15.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year ROIIC % is 3.92, which is 588% above median its 10-year median of 0.57 and 25.2% below the Software industry median of 5.24. Bridgeline Digital's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year ROIIC % calculated?
3-Year ROIIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bridgeline Digital (BLIN), the current 3-Year ROIIC % is 3.92 as of Sep. 2025. 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 $1.22 is trading 15.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.06.
GuruFocus considers Bridgeline Digital to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BLIN:
3-Year ROIIC %: 3.92 (588% above median its 10-year median of 0.57)
GF Value™: $1.06 vs. price of $1.22 (15.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.2% below the Software median (#1371 of 2625)
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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