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BB vs. SAP, VDY, DH, LSPD, and PD

Should you buy BlackBerry stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares BlackBerry 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 BlackBerry include Saputo (SAP), Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VDY), DH (DH), Lightspeed Commerce (LSPD), and Precision Drilling (PD). These companies are all part of the "computer software" industry.

How does BlackBerry compare to Saputo?

Saputo (TSE:SAP) and BlackBerry (TSE:BB) are both computer software companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

Saputo currently has a consensus price target of C$46.73, indicating a potential upside of 12.73%. BlackBerry has a consensus price target of C$12.00, indicating a potential downside of 20.90%. Given Saputo's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Saputo is more favorable than BlackBerry.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Saputo
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.90
BlackBerry
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Saputo has a beta of 0.139357, suggesting that its stock price is 86% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BlackBerry has a beta of 1.162949, suggesting that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the broader market.

24.9% of Saputo shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 29.5% of BlackBerry shares are held by institutional investors. 40.5% of Saputo shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of BlackBerry shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

BlackBerry has a net margin of 10.32% compared to Saputo's net margin of 3.65%. Saputo's return on equity of 9.98% beat BlackBerry's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Saputo3.65% 9.98% 4.11%
BlackBerry 10.32%8.10%-2.15%

In the previous week, BlackBerry had 12 more articles in the media than Saputo. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for BlackBerry and 2 mentions for Saputo. Saputo's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat BlackBerry's score of -0.95 indicating that Saputo is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Saputo
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
BlackBerry
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Negative

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SaputoC$17.55B0.95-C$157.06MC$1.6325.43
BlackBerryC$580.30M15.32-C$89.92MC$0.10151.70

Summary

Saputo beats BlackBerry on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BlackBerry compare to Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF?

Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF (TSE:VDY) and BlackBerry (TSE:BB) are both mid-cap computer software companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF has a beta of 0.62, meaning that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BlackBerry has a beta of 1.162949, meaning that its share price is 16% more volatile than the broader market.

Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF has higher earnings, but lower revenue than BlackBerry.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETFN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
BlackBerryC$580.30M15.32-C$89.92MC$0.10151.70

29.5% of BlackBerry shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of BlackBerry shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

BlackBerry has a consensus target price of C$12.00, suggesting a potential downside of 20.90%. Given BlackBerry's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe BlackBerry is more favorable than Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
BlackBerry
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

BlackBerry has a net margin of 10.32% compared to Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF's net margin of 0.00%. BlackBerry's return on equity of 8.10% beat Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETFN/A N/A N/A
BlackBerry 10.32%8.10%-2.15%

In the previous week, BlackBerry had 12 more articles in the media than Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for BlackBerry and 2 mentions for Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF. Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat BlackBerry's score of -0.95 indicating that Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
BlackBerry
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Negative

Summary

BlackBerry beats Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF on 10 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BlackBerry compare to DH?

DH (TSE:DH) and BlackBerry (TSE:BB) are both mid-cap computer software companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends and profitability.

BlackBerry has a net margin of 10.32% compared to DH's net margin of 0.00%. BlackBerry's return on equity of 8.10% beat DH's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
DHN/A N/A N/A
BlackBerry 10.32%8.10%-2.15%

29.5% of BlackBerry shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of BlackBerry shares are held 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.

BlackBerry has a consensus target price of C$12.00, suggesting a potential downside of 20.90%. Given DH's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe DH is more favorable than BlackBerry.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
DH
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
BlackBerry
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

DH has higher earnings, but lower revenue than BlackBerry.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
DHN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
BlackBerryC$580.30M15.32-C$89.92MC$0.10151.70

In the previous week, BlackBerry had 14 more articles in the media than DH. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for BlackBerry and 0 mentions for DH. DH's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat BlackBerry's score of -0.95 indicating that DH is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
DH Neutral
BlackBerry Negative

Summary

BlackBerry beats DH on 8 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BlackBerry compare to Lightspeed Commerce?

BlackBerry (TSE:BB) and Lightspeed Commerce (TSE:LSPD) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation and profitability.

BlackBerry currently has a consensus price target of C$12.00, suggesting a potential downside of 20.90%. Lightspeed Commerce has a consensus price target of C$16.45, suggesting a potential upside of 11.98%. Given Lightspeed Commerce's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Lightspeed Commerce is more favorable than BlackBerry.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BlackBerry
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Lightspeed Commerce
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43

In the previous week, BlackBerry had 13 more articles in the media than Lightspeed Commerce. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for BlackBerry and 1 mentions for Lightspeed Commerce. Lightspeed Commerce's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat BlackBerry's score of -0.95 indicating that Lightspeed Commerce is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
BlackBerry
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Negative
Lightspeed Commerce
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

BlackBerry has a net margin of 10.32% compared to Lightspeed Commerce's net margin of -11.77%. BlackBerry's return on equity of 8.10% beat Lightspeed Commerce's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BlackBerry10.32% 8.10% -2.15%
Lightspeed Commerce -11.77%-9.57%-3.79%

BlackBerry has a beta of 1.162949, indicating that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lightspeed Commerce has a beta of 1.831499, indicating that its stock price is 83% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BlackBerryC$580.30M15.32-C$89.92MC$0.10151.70
Lightspeed CommerceC$1.23B1.57-C$86.99M-C$1.04N/A

29.5% of BlackBerry shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 34.2% of Lightspeed Commerce shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of BlackBerry shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 9.9% of Lightspeed Commerce shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

BlackBerry and Lightspeed Commerce tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BlackBerry compare to Precision Drilling?

Precision Drilling (TSE:PD) and BlackBerry (TSE:BB) are both computer software companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, dividends and media sentiment.

38.6% of Precision Drilling shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 29.5% of BlackBerry shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.1% of Precision Drilling shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of BlackBerry shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Precision Drilling currently has a consensus target price of C$150.25, suggesting a potential upside of 27.15%. BlackBerry has a consensus target price of C$12.00, suggesting a potential downside of 20.90%. Given Precision Drilling's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Precision Drilling is more favorable than BlackBerry.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Precision Drilling
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
BlackBerry
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Precision DrillingC$1.87B0.82C$244.64M-C$1.04N/A
BlackBerryC$580.30M15.32-C$89.92MC$0.10151.70

In the previous week, BlackBerry had 10 more articles in the media than Precision Drilling. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for BlackBerry and 4 mentions for Precision Drilling. Precision Drilling's average media sentiment score of -0.40 beat BlackBerry's score of -0.95 indicating that Precision Drilling is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Precision Drilling
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
BlackBerry
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Negative

BlackBerry has a net margin of 10.32% compared to Precision Drilling's net margin of -0.82%. BlackBerry's return on equity of 8.10% beat Precision Drilling's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Precision Drilling-0.82% -0.94% 4.87%
BlackBerry 10.32%8.10%-2.15%

Precision Drilling has a beta of 0.420697, suggesting that its stock price is 58% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BlackBerry has a beta of 1.162949, suggesting that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Precision Drilling beats BlackBerry on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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BB vs. The Competition

MetricBlackBerrySoftware IndustryComputer SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$8.89BC$714.75MC$39.25BC$12.99B
Dividend Yield3.44%4.16%3.19%6.17%
P/E Ratio151.70667.3278.5236.32
Price / Sales15.3215,278.69597.889.69
Price / Cash5.3915.4645.8282.29
Price / Book11.905.849.494.45
Net Income-C$89.92M-C$24.99MC$1.07BC$299.09M
7 Day Performance-3.56%-1.73%-0.56%-0.38%
1 Month Performance17.96%-4.36%-1.34%-0.65%
1 Year Performance174.82%-10.49%140.13%31.20%

BlackBerry Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BB
BlackBerry
0.7591 of 5 stars
C$15.17
-2.4%
C$12.00
-20.9%
+174.8%C$8.89BC$580.30M151.703,320
SAP
Saputo
3.905 of 5 stars
C$41.29
+0.9%
C$46.73
+13.2%
+50.3%C$16.53BC$17.55B25.33112,000
VDY
Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF
N/AC$77.12
+1.2%
N/A+48.3%C$8.68BN/AN/A790
DH
DH
N/AN/AN/AN/AC$2.72BN/AN/A970
LSPD
Lightspeed Commerce
0.3173 of 5 stars
C$15.04
-0.2%
C$16.45
+9.4%
-6.4%C$1.97BC$1.23BN/A1,800

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This page (TSE:BB) was last updated on 7/14/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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