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BL vs. DT, TTAN, ESTC, PAYC, and DSGX

Should you buy BlackLine stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares BlackLine with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with BlackLine include Dynatrace (DT), ServiceTitan (TTAN), Elastic (ESTC), Paycom Software (PAYC), and The Descartes Systems Group (DSGX). These companies are all part of the "computer software" industry.

How does BlackLine compare to Dynatrace?

Dynatrace (NYSE:DT) and BlackLine (NASDAQ:BL) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, earnings and profitability.

94.3% of Dynatrace shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.1% of BlackLine shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Dynatrace shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.1% of BlackLine shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Dynatrace has higher revenue and earnings than BlackLine. BlackLine is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Dynatrace, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dynatrace$2.02B6.28$162.67M$0.5480.53
BlackLine$700.43M2.41$24.17M$0.4367.00

Dynatrace has a net margin of 8.06% compared to BlackLine's net margin of 3.71%. BlackLine's return on equity of 18.86% beat Dynatrace's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dynatrace8.06% 10.37% 6.74%
BlackLine 3.71%18.86%3.88%

Dynatrace currently has a consensus price target of $46.50, suggesting a potential upside of 6.94%. BlackLine has a consensus price target of $43.67, suggesting a potential upside of 51.57%. Given BlackLine's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe BlackLine is more favorable than Dynatrace.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dynatrace
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
BlackLine
2 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.21

Dynatrace has a beta of 0.75, indicating that its stock price is 25% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BlackLine has a beta of 0.66, indicating that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, BlackLine had 3 more articles in the media than Dynatrace. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for BlackLine and 5 mentions for Dynatrace. Dynatrace's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat BlackLine's score of 0.70 indicating that Dynatrace is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Dynatrace
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
BlackLine
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Dynatrace beats BlackLine on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BlackLine compare to ServiceTitan?

ServiceTitan (NASDAQ:TTAN) and BlackLine (NASDAQ:BL) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, risk and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, BlackLine had 2 more articles in the media than ServiceTitan. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for BlackLine and 6 mentions for ServiceTitan. ServiceTitan's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat BlackLine's score of 0.70 indicating that ServiceTitan is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ServiceTitan
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
BlackLine
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

ServiceTitan has a beta of 0.13, indicating that its stock price is 87% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BlackLine has a beta of 0.66, indicating that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the broader market.

ServiceTitan currently has a consensus price target of $107.80, suggesting a potential upside of 48.42%. BlackLine has a consensus price target of $43.67, suggesting a potential upside of 51.57%. Given BlackLine's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe BlackLine is more favorable than ServiceTitan.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ServiceTitan
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.74
BlackLine
2 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.21

BlackLine has a net margin of 3.71% compared to ServiceTitan's net margin of -16.64%. BlackLine's return on equity of 18.86% beat ServiceTitan's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ServiceTitan-16.64% -6.86% -5.80%
BlackLine 3.71%18.86%3.88%

BlackLine has lower revenue, but higher earnings than ServiceTitan. ServiceTitan is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than BlackLine, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ServiceTitan$960.97M7.20-$159.85M-$1.72N/A
BlackLine$700.43M2.41$24.17M$0.4367.00

95.1% of BlackLine shares are held by institutional investors. 39.9% of ServiceTitan shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 9.1% of BlackLine shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

BlackLine beats ServiceTitan on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BlackLine compare to Elastic?

BlackLine (NASDAQ:BL) and Elastic (NYSE:ESTC) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership and dividends.

Elastic has a net margin of 21.14% compared to BlackLine's net margin of 3.71%. BlackLine's return on equity of 18.86% beat Elastic's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BlackLine3.71% 18.86% 3.88%
Elastic 21.14%-2.02%-0.72%

95.1% of BlackLine shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.0% of Elastic shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.1% of BlackLine shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 12.7% of Elastic shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Elastic has higher revenue and earnings than BlackLine. Elastic is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than BlackLine, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BlackLine$700.43M2.41$24.17M$0.4367.00
Elastic$1.74B3.81$367.77M$3.5018.31

In the previous week, Elastic had 40 more articles in the media than BlackLine. MarketBeat recorded 48 mentions for Elastic and 8 mentions for BlackLine. BlackLine's average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat Elastic's score of 0.25 indicating that BlackLine is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
BlackLine
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Elastic
10 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
14 Neutral mention(s)
7 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

BlackLine presently has a consensus target price of $43.67, indicating a potential upside of 51.57%. Elastic has a consensus target price of $80.04, indicating a potential upside of 24.91%. Given BlackLine's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe BlackLine is more favorable than Elastic.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BlackLine
2 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.21
Elastic
2 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.52

BlackLine has a beta of 0.66, indicating that its share price is 34% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Elastic has a beta of 1, indicating that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.

Summary

Elastic beats BlackLine on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BlackLine compare to Paycom Software?

BlackLine (NASDAQ:BL) and Paycom Software (NYSE:PAYC) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, earnings and valuation.

Paycom Software has a net margin of 22.44% compared to BlackLine's net margin of 3.71%. Paycom Software's return on equity of 28.34% beat BlackLine's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BlackLine3.71% 18.86% 3.88%
Paycom Software 22.44%28.34%8.29%

In the previous week, Paycom Software had 10 more articles in the media than BlackLine. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Paycom Software and 8 mentions for BlackLine. Paycom Software's average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat BlackLine's score of 0.70 indicating that Paycom Software is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
BlackLine
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Paycom Software
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Paycom Software has higher revenue and earnings than BlackLine. Paycom Software is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than BlackLine, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BlackLine$700.43M2.41$24.17M$0.4367.00
Paycom Software$2.05B3.20$453.40M$8.6515.93

BlackLine currently has a consensus price target of $43.67, suggesting a potential upside of 51.57%. Paycom Software has a consensus price target of $159.67, suggesting a potential upside of 15.89%. Given BlackLine's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe BlackLine is more favorable than Paycom Software.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BlackLine
2 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.21
Paycom Software
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43

BlackLine has a beta of 0.66, meaning that its share price is 34% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Paycom Software has a beta of 0.79, meaning that its share price is 21% less volatile than the broader market.

95.1% of BlackLine shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.8% of Paycom Software shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.1% of BlackLine shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 13.2% of Paycom Software shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Paycom Software beats BlackLine on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BlackLine compare to The Descartes Systems Group?

The Descartes Systems Group (NASDAQ:DSGX) and BlackLine (NASDAQ:BL) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, risk and institutional ownership.

The Descartes Systems Group has higher revenue and earnings than BlackLine. The Descartes Systems Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than BlackLine, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
The Descartes Systems Group$728.99M8.73$163.77M$1.8639.84
BlackLine$700.43M2.41$24.17M$0.4367.00

77.7% of The Descartes Systems Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.1% of BlackLine shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of The Descartes Systems Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.1% of BlackLine shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

The Descartes Systems Group has a beta of 0.64, meaning that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BlackLine has a beta of 0.66, meaning that its share price is 34% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, The Descartes Systems Group had 1 more articles in the media than BlackLine. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for The Descartes Systems Group and 8 mentions for BlackLine. BlackLine's average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat The Descartes Systems Group's score of 0.47 indicating that BlackLine is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
The Descartes Systems Group
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
BlackLine
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

The Descartes Systems Group has a net margin of 22.47% compared to BlackLine's net margin of 3.71%. BlackLine's return on equity of 18.86% beat The Descartes Systems Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
The Descartes Systems Group22.47% 10.70% 9.12%
BlackLine 3.71%18.86%3.88%

The Descartes Systems Group presently has a consensus target price of $105.45, indicating a potential upside of 42.29%. BlackLine has a consensus target price of $43.67, indicating a potential upside of 51.57%. Given BlackLine's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe BlackLine is more favorable than The Descartes Systems Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
The Descartes Systems Group
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.77
BlackLine
2 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.21

Summary

The Descartes Systems Group beats BlackLine on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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BL vs. The Competition

MetricBlackLineINTERNET SOFTWARE IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$1.79B$18.00B$41.29B$12.54B
Dividend YieldN/A2.91%3.06%5.22%
P/E Ratio67.0063.44173.0224.18
Price / Sales2.4144.71622.02112.26
Price / Cash13.8180.6053.0357.13
Price / Book5.156.4810.096.72
Net Income$24.17M$386.39M$1.06B$337.19M
7 Day Performance7.34%4.03%3.81%0.48%
1 Month Performance-15.04%6.08%10.98%5.07%
1 Year Performance-49.97%-3.45%170.16%34.25%

BlackLine Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BL
BlackLine
4.0976 of 5 stars
$28.81
-5.5%
$43.67
+51.6%
-45.3%$1.79B$700.43M67.001,850
DT
Dynatrace
4.166 of 5 stars
$44.48
+4.4%
$46.50
+4.6%
-16.4%$12.41B$2.02B82.365,600
TTAN
ServiceTitan
3.4898 of 5 stars
$77.68
+7.4%
$107.80
+38.8%
-33.0%$6.89B$960.97MN/A3,414
ESTC
Elastic
4.4653 of 5 stars
$67.89
+4.9%
$80.04
+17.9%
-17.2%$6.70B$1.74B19.403,537
PAYC
Paycom Software
4.7467 of 5 stars
$148.89
+6.6%
$159.67
+7.2%
-44.5%$6.65B$2.09B17.215,770

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