Company / Operating Margin
BlackLine Systems, Inc. Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
3.6%
FY2025
5-year range
-9.1% / 3.6%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+28.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#153 of 286
Information Technology
What the data says
At 3.6%, BlackLine Systems, Inc.'s operating margin ranks #153 of 286 in the Information Technology sector. Operating Margin has increased for 5 consecutive years, from -13.1% in FY2020 to 3.6% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
3.6% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +16.8%.
Improved from 2.4% to 3.6% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +9.3pp
- 5-Year Change
- +16.8pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#153 of 286 in Information TechnologyTop 53% of 286This company 3.6% Sector average -210.8%
▼
+101.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- BlackLine Systems, Inc.'s operating margin has grown for 5 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, operating margin increased 28.5% year-over-year.
- Currently 214.5pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2017.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.66 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Strong profit margin: 24.7%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 3.6% | +28.5% |
| FY2024 | 2.8% | +16.9% |
| FY2023 | 2.4% | +142.9% |
| FY2022 | -5.7% | +37.6% |
| FY2021 | -9.1% | +30.8% |
| FY2020 | -13.1% | -35.8% |
| FY2019 | -9.7% | +26.3% |
| FY2018 | -13.1% | +83.4% |
| FY2017 | -78.7% | -318.0% |
| FY2016 | -18.8% | +54.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026