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BlackLine, Inc. (BL)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US09239B1098
CUSIP
09239B109
IPO Date
Oct 28, 2016

Highlights

Market Cap
$2.65B
Enterprise Value
$3.18B
EPS (TTM)
$0.37
PE Ratio
100.62
PEG Ratio
1.78
Total Revenue (TTM)
$700.43M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$527.04M
EBITDA (TTM)
$85.82M
Year Range
$31.75 - $59.57
Target Price
$53.25
ROA (TTM)
1.39%
ROE (TTM)
7.38%

Share Price Chart


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BlackLine, Inc.

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in BlackLine, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

BlackLine, Inc. (BL) has returned -33.08% so far this year and -23.59% over the past 12 months.


BlackLine, Inc.

1D
1.40%
1M
4.96%
YTD
-33.08%
6M
-30.32%
1Y
-23.59%
3Y*
-18.02%
5Y*
-19.77%
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 28, 2016, BL's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +0.97%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Feb 2018 with a return of +32.4%, while the worst month was Feb 2025 at -24.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, BL closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 2, 2019 with a return of +31.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -19.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-15.95%-24.14%4.96%-33.08%
20255.09%-24.35%0.25%-2.46%18.42%1.23%-5.02%1.10%-2.34%7.82%-0.45%-2.98%-9.00%
2024-6.02%-3.32%13.84%-10.11%-17.80%1.53%-1.92%4.27%11.28%0.42%11.99%-2.02%-2.69%
20236.73%-4.79%-1.77%-17.04%-6.53%3.36%7.92%3.41%-7.64%-11.48%17.82%7.93%-7.18%
2022-11.27%-18.03%-2.78%-8.43%9.20%-9.04%-5.08%7.47%-11.83%-6.51%20.87%-0.62%-35.03%
2021-2.82%-4.32%-12.59%7.07%-10.42%7.02%2.80%-4.62%8.21%7.46%-13.26%-5.92%-22.37%

Benchmark Metrics

BlackLine, Inc. has an annualized alpha of -0.84%, beta of 1.12, and R² of 0.22 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 31, 2016.

  • This stock participated in 93.17% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 64.76% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.22 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
-0.84%
Beta
1.12
0.22
Upside Capture
64.76%
Downside Capture
93.17%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

BL ranks 16 for risk / return — in the bottom 16% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


BL Risk / Return Rank: 1616
Overall Rank
BL Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1515
Sharpe Ratio Rank
BL Sortino Ratio Rank: 1616
Sortino Ratio Rank
BL Omega Ratio Rank: 1717
Omega Ratio Rank
BL Calmar Ratio Rank: 2323
Calmar Ratio Rank
BL Martin Ratio Rank: 88
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackLine, Inc. (BL) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


BLBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.60

0.90

-1.49

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-0.64

1.39

-2.02

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.92

1.21

-0.29

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.54

1.40

-1.94

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.52

6.61

-8.13

Explore BL risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History


BlackLine, Inc. doesn't pay dividends

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the BlackLine, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the BlackLine, Inc. was 78.37%, occurring on Feb 24, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current BlackLine, Inc. drawdown is 75.39%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-78.37%Feb 12, 20211263Feb 24, 2026
-38.35%Feb 20, 202019Mar 17, 202047May 22, 202066
-37.62%Sep 26, 201839Nov 19, 2018289Jan 15, 2020328
-25.79%Jul 28, 201719Aug 23, 2017123Feb 20, 2018142
-21.78%Aug 6, 20204Aug 11, 202040Oct 7, 202044

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of BlackLine, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how BlackLine, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for BL, comparing it with other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. Currently, BL has a P/E ratio of 100.6. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for BL compared to other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. BL currently has a PEG ratio of 1.8. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for BL relative to other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. Currently, BL has a P/S ratio of 3.5. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for BL in comparison with other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. Currently, BL has a P/B value of 8.0. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Income Statement



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Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

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Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items