BLKB Blackbaud PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 20, 2024, the Blackbaud stock's PE ratio is 73.38. This results from the current EPS of $1.04 and stock price of $76.31. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 91% from the past four quarters average of 811.9.
BLKB PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Blackbaud has averaged 253.22 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 73.38 is 71% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, BLKB's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2023 quarter at 2,890, when the stock price was $86.7 and the EPS was $0.03. The lowest value was in the Dec 2017 quarter, when it reached 59.8 with a price of $94.49 and an EPS of $1.58.
Blackbaud PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 380.89% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -44.47% in 2016
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,890 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A |
| 2021 | 658.17 | 82.95% |
| 2020 | 359.75 | 12.99% |
| 2019 | 318.4 | 380.89% |
| 2018 | 66.21 | 10.72% |
| 2017 | 59.8 | -8.44% |
| 2016 | 65.31 | -44.47% |
| 2015 | 117.61 | 71.27% |
| 2014 | 68.67 | 24.02% |
BLKB average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of BLKB is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
BLKB PE vs peers
Compared to its peer stocks MSFT and ORCL, BLKB's PE ratio stands higher. Blackbaud's PE ratio is trading above the peer group average of 49.24.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MSFT Microsoft Corp | 35.88 | $3.25T |
| ORCL Oracle Corp | 40.3 | $474.53B |
| VEEV Veeva Systems Inc | 54.41 | $36.39B |
| CRM Salesforcecom Inc | 55.88 | $328.87B |
| PTC Ptc Inc | 59.74 | $22.53B |
| BLKB Blackbaud Inc | 73.38 | $3.87B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Blackbaud's PE ratio?
BLKB's price to earnings ratio is 73.38 as of Dec 20, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Blackbaud (BLKB)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for BLKB stock is 781.13.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Blackbaud (BLKB)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for BLKB stock is 543.69.
What is the highest PE ratio for BLKB?
In the last ten years, the Dec 2023 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 2,890.
How does the current PE ratio for BLKB compare to its historical average?
BLKB's price to earnings ratio is currently 71% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is Blackbaud's PE ratio so high?
BLKB's PE ratio is high because its earnings per share (EPS) is low relative to its stock price.
How is BLKB's PE ratio calculated (Blackbaud PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the PE ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Blackbaud's stock price is $76.31. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $1.04. Therefore, Blackbaud's P/E ratio for today is 73.38. PE RATIO(73.38) = STOCK PRICE($76.31) / TTM EPS($1.04)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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