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$34.09 +0.83% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $34.08

BlackLine Inc. (BL) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 58/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D+ • SELL / AVOID Cap $1.97B
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As of 2026-11-03, BlackLine Inc. (NASDAQ: BL) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 58/100 at a spot price of $34.09 (+0.83% 1D, market cap $1.97B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 9/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 13/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, BL ranks #244 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), BL carries a Roarable D+ (58/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 79.9x, gross margin of 75.2%, and ROIC of 20.6%. By comparison, AI (C3.ai Inc.) holds a D- grade (37/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $1.91B) and KARO (Karooooo Ltd.) posts a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $2.03B). Among the 5-stock peer group, BL leads on earnings multiple (79.9x) while BL leads on capital efficiency (20.6% ROIC).

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Per BL's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001666134), BlackLine Inc. generated $700.4M in revenue (+7.2% YoY), $24.5M in net income, and $161.5M in free cash flow against $1.76B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (75.2% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $34.08 (-0.04%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) • 23.1% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 58/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.0% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 52.7% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw C · Rk D
Cash (15)Whales (11)SEC (9)Macro (10)CEO (13)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+0% Base Target
$63 Bull$34 Base$27 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for BL)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.4%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (58/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY BL SCORES 58/100 (D+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+15/20 pts (26% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 23.1% FCF Margin ($161.5M FCF) & 75.2% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+13/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 65% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk9/20 pts (-11 pt drag)

Balance-sheet & 10-K footnote risk deducts 11 pts from forensic ceiling

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
50
Grade C-$29.51+5.8% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
53
Grade C-$31.23+9.2% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
55
Grade C$34.09+0% Next Q
Current
58
Grade D+$34.09+0% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 58/100 (D+) score, BL faces multiple-compression risk if 79.9x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Priced at 80x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($30.40) or 200D SMA ($32.71) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($34.09) toward Bear Floor ($26.59).

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HISTORICAL 20D VOLATILITY SWING
±7.4%
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BL // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +1.97%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-03O $33.71H $34.09L $33.71C $34.09VOL 721.2K
RES: $34.84SUP: $26.22SMA50: $30.40SMA200: $32.71
$50.08$43.20$36.32$29.44$22.57RES $34.84SUP $26.22$34.092026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
48.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +7.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (BL)

Technology Rank #244 of 715 ⚔️ AI vs BL Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (BL vs. AI, KARO, SOUN, MQ)

Industry: Computer Software: Prepackaged Software (222 Tracked Issuers)

Across 715 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, BlackLine Inc. (BL) ranks #244 by composite RQD confidence (58/100, grade D+) and #293 by equity capitalization ($1.97B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, BL leads on earnings valuation at 79.9x trailing P/E, while BL leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 20.6% ROIC and 75.2% gross margin. KARO currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 60/100 (C-) compared with BL at 58/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
BL ACTIVE
BlackLine Inc.
D+ 58/100 79.9x 75.2% 20.6% +0.83% $1.97B Benchmark Subject
AI
C3.ai Inc.
D- 37/100 — 30.9% -35.0% -2.53% $1.91B /ai-vs-bl →
KARO
Karooooo Ltd.
C- 60/100 — — — -1.28% $2.03B /karo-vs-bl →
SOUN
SoundHound AI Inc
D- 36/100 — 83.4% -5.9% -3.08% $2.03B /soun-vs-bl →
MQ
Marqeta Inc. (Class A)
D 46/100 — 70.0% -35.0% +2.87% $1.88B /mq-vs-bl →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001666134 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), BlackLine Inc. (BL) reported GAAP revenue of $700.4M (+7.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $653.3M , and +18.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $24.5M, operating cash flow of $169.6M, and free cash flow of $161.5M (-14.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, BL closed FY2025 with $1.76B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.50, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $700.4M $24.5M $169.6M $161.5M $1.76B —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $653.3M $161.2M $190.8M $188.7M $1.83B —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $590.0M $52.8M $126.6M $126.6M — —

3. BL Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is BL stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, BlackLine Inc. (NASDAQ: BL) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 58/100 at a spot price of $34.09 (+0.83% 1D, market cap $1.97B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 9/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 13/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, BL ranks #244 in composite RQD confidence.

How does BL compare to AI and KARO in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), BL carries a Roarable D+ (58/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 79.9x, gross margin of 75.2%, and ROIC of 20.6%. By comparison, AI (C3.ai Inc.) holds a D- grade (37/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $1.91B) and KARO (Karooooo Ltd.) posts a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $2.03B). Among the 5-stock peer group, BL leads on earnings multiple (79.9x) while BL leads on capital efficiency (20.6% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for BL?

Per BL's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001666134), BlackLine Inc. generated $700.4M in revenue (+7.2% YoY), $24.5M in net income, and $161.5M in free cash flow against $1.76B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (75.2% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is BL trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

BL last traded at $34.09 (+0.83% on volume of 936,930 shares), positioning the stock +12.14% above its 50-day simple moving average ($30.40) and +4.22% above its 200-day simple moving average ($32.71). Across its 52-week range of $24.70 to $59.57, BL sits at the 26.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 66.5 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.4% ($31.57 to $36.61).

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BL — BlackLine Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

BlackLine Inc. (BL) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 58/100, corresponding to a D+ letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $34.09 (+0.83% 1D, market capitalization $1.97B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (15/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 20.6%, gross margin of 75.2%, operating margin of 3.6%, and free cash flow yield of 8.24%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (11/20) + Insider Conviction (13/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (10/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (9/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 1.50, Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

BlackLine Inc. Is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Technology sector, Computer Software: Prepackaged Software industry..0B. Per the market data, its gross margin is 75.2%, indicating a high-margin software revenue profile.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), BlackLine Inc. (BL) reported $700.4M in annual revenue (up from $653.3M in FY2024, +7.2% YoY) and $24.5M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($590.0M revenue, $52.8M net income) through FY2025, BL scaled operating cash flow to $169.6M and free cash flow to $161.5M, backed by $1.76B in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (D+ • RQD 58/100): Strong cash generator (75.2% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Free cash flow yield of 8.24% and institutional whale pillar of 11/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 15/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 11/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $24.70 – $59.57 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Investors must weigh 79.9x trailing P/E and 48.4x EV/EBITDA against 3.6% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Upstream and downstream dependencies, sector correlations, and second-order bottlenecks are — The graph's sector and industry classification (Technology; Computer Software: Prepackaged Software) is the only sector context provided.

  • Key Question #1: Can BL sustain or expand its 3.6% operating margin and 20.6% ROIC against Computer Software: Prepackaged Software peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $700.4M and free cash flow of $161.5M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is BL's 74.3x forward P/E multiple to Technology capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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BR BreakoutHunter RQD DEBATE OPENER • Swing & Catalyst Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $42.60 (+26.0%)
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A 20.6% ROIC and 8.24% FCF yield show strong cash generation for a software issuer.

Long BL at $33.81 targeting $42.60. A 20.6% ROIC and 8.24% FCF yield show strong cash generation for a software issuer.. Institutional whale score is 11/20 and the risk/reward vs. the $24.70 52-week low is skewed heavily in favor of bulls.

CapAlloc_Nerd 🐂 BULL

@FadeTheHype Fair point on 79.9x trailing P/E, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in Computer Software: Prepackaged Software. If gross margin (75.2%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.

FA FadeTheHype RQD DEBATE OPENER • Contrarian Tape Reader 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $26.37 (-22.0%)
Spot @ $33.81

A P/E (TTM) of 79.9 and Altman Z of 1.5 leave the valuation stretched against a weak balance-sheet reading.

Sitting on the sidelines or leaning short BL above $33.81. A P/E (TTM) of 79.9 and Altman Z of 1.5 leave the valuation stretched against a weak balance-sheet reading.. Until Fundamental Cash Engine (15/20) and FCF yield (8.24%) inflect higher, upside is capped near $59.57.

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