Bridgeline Digital, Inc. Ratios | P/E, ROE & Valuation

On the Key Ratios page for Bridgeline Digital, Inc. (BLIN), the latest P/E of -8.7 frames valuation, while ROE -14.51% and ROIC -14.08% indicates profitability and capital efficiency. Together with the current ratio of 0.61 and debt-to-equity 0.10, these signals help you judge whether valuation is supported by fundamentals across the historical rows.

Financial Performance Ratios

BLIN Historical Per Share Metrics

10 years
Metric (FY)TTM202420232022202120202019201820172016
Revenue per Share$1.29$1.47$1.52$1.64$2.23$3.07$8.30$160.48$196.44$419.84
Net Income per Share$-0.11$-0.19$-0.91$0.21$-1.13$0.09$-7.90$-85.38$-19.31$-206.66
Operating Cash Flow per Share$-0.02$-0.07$0.03$-0.01$-0.17$-0.14$-3.50$-13.18$-11.33$-70.84
Free Cash Flow per Share$-0.03$-0.08$0.02$-0.03$-0.18$-0.14$-3.53$-13.77$-12.45$-75.20
Cash per Share$0.12$0.13$0.23$0.28$1.49$0.24$0.25$7.62$9.02$17.46
Book Value per Share$0.73$0.96$1.10$1.99$2.96$1.23$3.17$52.33$135.93$303.80
Tangible Book Value per Share$-0.18$-0.23$-0.18$-0.19$-1.04$-1.07$-4.39$-39.95$-19.65$-44.56
Interest Debt per Share$0.07$0.07$0.12$0.20$0.55$0.11$0.45$47.13$32.56$81.19
CAPEX per Share$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.02$0.00$0.03$0.59$1.12$4.36

BLIN Historical Valuation Ratios

10 years
Metric (FY)TTM202420232022202120202019201820172016
Price to Earnings (P/E)-8.68-6.11-0.926.25-3.6520.28-0.24-0.57-7.43-0.96
Price to Book (P/B)1.341.20.760.661.391.520.60.941.060.65
Price to Sales (P/S)0.790.780.540.81.840.610.230.310.730.47
Enterprise Value to EBITDA-12.64-13.57-8.37-43.121.54.67-0.24-1.1-17-9.48
EV to Sales0.750.730.460.721.350.560.20.520.840.56
EV to Operating Cash Flow-43.74-14.7426.6-90.71-18.15-12.32-0.47-6.36-14.53-3.35
EV to Free Cash Flow-37.35-14.2129.24-36.95-16.35-12.32-0.47-6.09-13.22-3.15
Enterprise Value$11.76M$11.28M$7.37M$12.16M$17.95M$6.13M$1.99M$7.09M$13.65M$8.98M

BLIN Historical Profitability Ratios

10 years
Metric (FY)TTM202420232022202120202019201820172016
Return on Equity (ROE)-14.51%-19.60%-82.33%10.54%-38.06%7.48%-249.58%-163.18%-14.21%-68.02%
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)-14.08%-17.46%-73.83%-7.26%0.43%-4.25%-85.89%-84.69%-10.03%-25.05%
Return on Tangible Assets-32.04%-60.79%-220.81%40.78%-59.58%13.11%-453.52%-225.73%-34.31%-172.37%
Earnings Yield-11.35%-16.37%-109.01%16.00%-27.42%4.93%-413.58%-174.25%-13.46%-104.64%
Free Cash Flow Yield-2.55%-6.63%2.91%-2.45%-4.50%-7.53%-184.83%-28.10%-8.68%-38.07%
Dividend Yield0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%13.75%4.71%1.10%1.75%

BLIN Historical Liquidity & Financial Strength

10 years
Metric (FY)TTM202420232022202120202019201820172016
Current Ratio0.610.620.770.891.250.530.440.751.140.97
Interest Coverage248.33-33.1-52.46-4.160.16-45.43-11.77-17.74-6.89-3.88
Income Quality0.20.39-0.03-0.060.15-1.530.440.150.590.34
Debt to Equity0.10.070.10.080.140.0900.810.220.19
Debt to Assets5.75%4.42%6.19%5.84%6.89%3.58%0.00%32.65%14.23%12.18%
Net Debt to EBITDA0.630.841.464.43-7.71-0.370.04-0.46-2.18-1.58

BLIN Historical Efficiency Ratios

10 years
Metric (FY)TTM202420232022202120202019201820172016
Receivables Turnover12.5511.9215.8214.239.6816.410.177.885.386.24
Payables Turnover4.574.4345.264.653.443.084.285.775.67
Inventory Turnover000025.3216.8215.27000
Days Sales Outstanding29.0930.6123.0725.6537.7122.2535.9146.367.7958.53
Days Payables Outstanding79.8582.4391.3669.3378.43106.17118.4985.363.2664.41
Days of Inventory on Hand000014.4121.723.9000

BLIN Historical Market Metrics

10 years
Metric (FY)TTM202420232022202120202019201820172016
Enterprise Value to EBITDA-12.64-13.57-8.37-43.121.54.67-0.24-1.1-17-9.48
Market Cap$12.35M$11.98M$8.65M$13.41M$24.40M$6.61M$2.29M$4.14M$11.90M$7.48M
Enterprise Value$11.76M$11.28M$7.37M$12.16M$17.95M$6.13M$1.99M$7.09M$13.65M$8.98M
Dividend Yield0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%13.75%4.71%1.10%1.75%
Payout Ratio0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%-3.32%-2.70%-8.18%-1.67%

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Bridgeline Digital, Inc.’s P/E ratio compare with its history?

On this page, BLIN's current P/E is -8.7, compared with a multi-year average around 13.3. A lower P/E versus its own history is a calculated gap versus that average—not a conclusion that the stock is cheap. Pair it with profitability and earnings quality in the table (for example ROE/ROIC) to see whether the multiple moved with earnings.

What is Bridgeline Digital, Inc. market cap?

Market cap is the market value of a company's equity and is commonly calculated as share price multiplied by shares outstanding. The latest market cap shown in the table is $12.35M. Pair market cap with valuation multiples (P/E, P/B, P/S) so you can evaluate whether size also corresponds with "quality" and profitability. For a wider view across stocks, you can also use the stock screener.

How does Bridgeline Digital, Inc.’s P/E compare with its industry?

There is no P/E Tickerplace rates as good. Compare the P/E on this page with Bridgeline Digital, Inc.'s own historical range (in the table) and with peers via the Screener and Compare tools. A higher or lower multiple versus peers is a calculated gap, not a recommendation.

How does Bridgeline Digital, Inc. compare to its competitors in key financial ratios?

The fastest way to compare Bridgeline Digital, Inc. with competitors is to use the built-in "Peers Comparison" section on this page and the Compare tool. Focus on a small set of ratios that work together: P/E for valuation, ROE/ROIC for profitability and capital efficiency, current ratio and interest coverage for liquidity and solvency, and debt-to-equity for leverage risk. When you see Bridgeline Digital, Inc. outperform peers on profitability while keeping valuation and leverage reasonable, it often signals stronger fundamentals.

What do Bridgeline Digital, Inc.'s liquidity and leverage ratios show?

Liquidity and leverage figures on this page are published ratios, not a verdict that Bridgeline Digital, Inc. is financially strong. Current ratio is about 0.61, which is below 1.0 and can suggest tighter short-term liquidity. Interest coverage is about 248.33, implying a stronger ability to cover interest expenses. Debt-to-equity is about 0.10, suggesting leverage is more moderate relative to a high-debt profile. Pair them with ROE/ROIC and cash-flow rows in the table. Tickerplace does not rate the company as a good or poor investment.

What do Bridgeline Digital, Inc.'s financial ratios say about its future growth?

Ratios are a way to see what the business is likely to sustain. Look for upward trends in profitability metrics (ROE and ROIC), improving earnings/cash-flow backed measures, and stable or strengthening liquidity. If Bridgeline Digital, Inc. is sustaining strong returns (for example ROE at -14.51% and ROIC at -14.08%) while debt levels and interest coverage remain manageable, growth expectations may be more credible. If valuation multiples expand while returns weaken, the market may be pricing optimistic growth ahead of results.