The company's financial position is precarious, with a current ratio of 0.67 and an accumulated deficit in retained earnings that has reached $94.6M.
| Metric | TTM | Sep'25 | Sep'24 | Sep'23 | Sep'22 | Sep'21 | Sep'20 | Sep'19 | Sep'18 | Sep'17 | Sep'16 | Sep'15 | Sep'14 | Sep'13 | Sep'12 | Sep'11 | Sep'10 | Sep'09 | Sep'08 | Sep'07 | Sep'06 | Sep'05 | Sep'04 |
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| Total Current Assets | 3.47M | 3.48M | 2.95M | 3.66M | 4.28M | 10.42M | 1.91M | 1.68M | 2.84M | 4.13M | 3.59M | 3.48M | 5.34M | 6.99M | 6.75M | 7.3M | 7.33M | 6.85M | 8.04M | 8.66M | 2.07M | 935K | 1.88M |
| Cash & Short-Term Investments | 1.37M | 1.63M | 1.39M | 2.38M | 2.86M | 8.85M | 861K | 296K | 644K | 748K | 661K | 337K | 1.26M | 2.83M | 2.13M | 2.53M | 3.04M | 3.06M | 1.91M | 5.22M | 591K | 138K | 956K |
| Cash Only | 1.37M | 1.63M | 1.39M | 2.38M | 2.86M | 8.85M | 861K | 296K | 644K | 748K | 661K | 337K | 1.26M | 2.83M | 2.13M | 2.53M | 3.04M | 3.06M | 1.91M | 5.22M | 591K | 138K | 956K |
| Short-Term Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accounts Receivable | 1.4M | 1.54M | 1.29M | 1M | 1.18M | 1.37M | 665K | 979K | 1.72M | 3.03M | 2.55M | 2.46M | 3.34M | 3.19M | 3.98M | 4.27M | 3.93M | 3.47M | 5.6M | 3.25M | 1.44M | 772K | 916K |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 34.81 | 36.59 | 30.61 | 23.07 | 25.65 | 37.71 | 22.25 | 35.91 | 46.3 | 67.79 | 58.53 | 46.76 | 51.39 | 47.57 | 55.2 | 59.39 | 60.87 | 52.96 | 95.98 | 106.28 | 63.96 | 48.84 | 68.4 |
| Inventory | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 179K | 268K | 351K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Days Inventory Outstanding | - | - | - | - | - | 14.41 | 21.7 | 23.9 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Current Assets | 702K | 310K | 269K | 278K | 0 | 0 | 111K | 49K | 473K | 0 | 381K | 680K | 747K | 963K | 648K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 11.85M | 11.85M | 12.65M | 13.97M | 23.23M | 24.55M | 8.76M | 9.48M | 8.16M | 13.45M | 14.14M | 15.71M | 28.21M | 29.99M | 26.94M | 24.11M | 24.4M | 17.41M | 16.22M | 17.1M | 7.75M | 5.8M | 3.08M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | 511K | 180K | 237K | 541K | 857K | 733K | 532K | 299K | 80K | 209K | 512K | 1.31M | 2.17M | 3.06M | 2.73M | 1.78M | 1.17M | 1.45M | 1.76M | 961K | 429K | 267K | 158K |
| Fixed Asset Turnover | 43.28x | 85.46x | 64.80x | 29.36x | 19.63x | 18.09x | 20.50x | 33.28x | 169.60x | 77.96x | 31.04x | 14.62x | 10.91x | 8.00x | 9.61x | 14.77x | 20.12x | 16.51x | 12.08x | 11.60x | 19.20x | 21.61x | 30.94x |
| Goodwill | 8.47M | 8.47M | 8.47M | 8.47M | 15.98M | 15.98M | 5.56M | 5.56M | 7.78M | 12.64M | 12.64M | 12.64M | 23.14M | 23.78M | 21.55M | 20.12M | 20.04M | 13.9M | 10.72M | 14.43M | 6.35M | 5.1M | 2.74M |
| Intangible Assets | 2.81M | 3.18M | 3.91M | 4.89M | 6.27M | 7.75M | 2.62M | 3.51M | 20K | 263K | 548K | 1.03M | 1.58M | 1.52M | 1.53M | 1.53M | 2.29M | 1.49M | 2.98M | 1.44M | 303K | 331K | 72K |
| Long-Term Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -11.66M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Current Assets | 62K | 24K | 42K | 73K | 123K | 76K | 49K | 115K | 280K | 334K | 436K | 723K | 1.32M | 1.63M | 1.13M | 685K | 900K | 570K | 751K | 273K | 673K | 109K | 111K |
| Total Assets | 15.32M | 15.33M | 15.6M | 17.63M | 27.51M | 34.97M | 10.66M | 11.15M | 11M | 17.57M | 17.73M | 19.19M | 33.56M | 36.98M | 33.69M | 31.41M | 31.72M | 24.25M | 24.26M | 25.76M | 9.82M | 6.74M | 4.96M |
| Asset Turnover | 0.99x | 1.00x | 0.98x | 0.90x | 0.61x | 0.38x | 1.02x | 0.89x | 1.23x | 0.93x | 0.90x | 1.00x | 0.71x | 0.66x | 0.78x | 0.84x | 0.74x | 0.99x | 0.88x | 0.43x | 0.84x | 0.86x | 0.99x |
| Asset Growth % | -9.35% | -1.77% | -11.51% | -35.92% | -21.32% | 228.02% | -4.44% | 1.41% | -37.4% | -0.87% | -7.6% | -42.83% | -9.24% | 9.76% | 7.26% | -0.99% | 30.79% | -0.02% | -5.82% | 162.2% | 45.78% | 35.89% | - |
| Total Current Liabilities | 5.21M | 4.98M | 4.73M | 4.75M | 4.79M | 8.34M | 3.6M | 3.84M | 3.77M | 3.63M | 3.71M | 5.09M | 5.91M | 6.92M | 5.61M | 5.8M | 6.62M | 3.88M | 5.91M | 2.72M | 4.09M | 1.11M | 980K |
| Accounts Payable | 1.24M | 1.68M | 1.11M | 1.25M | 972K | 974K | 1.31M | 1.74M | 1.58M | 1.24M | 1.28M | 1.63M | 1.13M | 1.75M | 1.13M | 1.29M | 1.27M | 714K | 1.77M | 652K | 581K | 272K | 215K |
| Days Payables Outstanding | 100.44 | 119.54 | 82.43 | 91.36 | 69.33 | 78.43 | 106.17 | 118.49 | 85.3 | 63.26 | 64.41 | 53.76 | 33.67 | 55.23 | 35.1 | 36.26 | 41.36 | 24.74 | 62.69 | 47.41 | 55.67 | 31.89 | 34.27 |
| Short-Term Debt | 210K | 156K | 282K | 267K | 429K | 893K | 88K | 0 | 1.02M | 0 | 0 | 412K | 1.35M | 1.56M | 1.65M | 1.75M | 2.48M | 1M | 1.1M | 76K | 2.54M | 96K | 120K |
| Deferred Revenue (Current) | 9.59M | 2.26M | 2.19M | 2.08M | 1.94M | 2.1M | 1.51M | 1.26M | 594K | 1.47M | 1.36M | 1.72M | 2.13M | 1.96M | 1.14M | 1.17M | 899K | 890K | 1.18M | 725K | 264K | 183K | 381K |
| Other Current Liabilities | 936K | 659K | 405K | 517K | 768K | 3.93M | 231K | 405K | 429K | 676K | 1.95M | 853K | 628K | 833K | 780K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.31M | 0 | 0 | 292K | 0 |
| Current Ratio | 0.67x | 0.70x | 0.62x | 0.77x | 0.89x | 1.25x | 0.53x | 0.44x | 0.75x | 1.14x | 0.97x | 0.68x | 0.90x | 1.01x | 1.20x | 1.26x | 1.11x | 1.77x | 1.36x | 3.18x | 0.51x | 0.84x | 1.92x |
| Quick Ratio | 0.67x | 0.70x | 0.62x | 0.77x | 0.89x | 1.23x | 0.45x | 0.35x | 0.75x | 1.14x | 0.97x | 0.68x | 0.90x | 1.01x | 1.20x | 1.26x | 1.11x | 1.77x | 1.36x | 3.18x | 0.51x | 0.84x | 1.92x |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | -65.63 | - | - | - | - | -26.3 | -62.21 | -58.68 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 878K | 776K | 868K | 1.42M | 2.37M | 9.05M | 2.7M | 3.52M | 2.81M | 2.67M | 2.52M | 8.42M | 7.72M | 7.31M | 5.11M | 4.4M | 4.45M | 476K | 158K | 165K | 99K | 33K | 105K |
| Long-Term Debt | 330K | 170K | 244K | 435K | 588K | 1.2M | 0 | 0 | 2.57M | 2.5M | 2.12M | 7.7M | 5.93M | 4.72M | 2.99M | 3.02M | 3.02M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61K |
| Capital Lease Obligations | 522K | 73K | 6K | 241K | 390K | 320K | 198K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 247K | 544K | 127K | 215K | 11K | 62K | 139K | 146K | 99K | 33K | 44K |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -384K | -418K | -15K | 0 | 0 | 0 | -197K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Current Liabilities | 548K | 533K | 618K | 746K | 1.4M | 7.54M | 2.5M | 3.52M | 234K | 172K | 400K | 726K | 1.54M | 2.04M | 1.99M | 1.17M | 1.41M | 414K | 19K | 19K | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Liabilities | 6.09M | 5.76M | 5.6M | 6.17M | 7.16M | 17.39M | 6.3M | 7.36M | 6.58M | 6.3M | 6.23M | 13.52M | 13.63M | 14.23M | 10.72M | 10.2M | 11.07M | 4.35M | 6.07M | 2.88M | 4.19M | 1.15M | 1.08M |
| Total Debt | 540K | 460K | 689K | 1.09M | 1.61M | 2.57M | 382K | 0 | 3.59M | 2.5M | 2.16M | 8.11M | 7.53M | 6.83M | 4.77M | 5.2M | 5.56M | 1.14M | 1.24M | 222K | 2.64M | 129K | 225K |
| Net Debt | -833K | -1.17M | -701K | -1.29M | -1.25M | -6.28M | -479K | -296K | 2.95M | 1.75M | 1.5M | 7.77M | 6.28M | 4M | 2.64M | 2.67M | 2.52M | -1.92M | -667K | -5M | 2.05M | -9K | -731K |
| Debt / Equity | 0.06x | 0.05x | 0.07x | 0.10x | 0.08x | 0.15x | 0.09x | - | 0.81x | 0.22x | 0.19x | 1.43x | 0.38x | 0.30x | 0.21x | 0.25x | 0.27x | 0.06x | 0.07x | 0.01x | 0.47x | 0.02x | 0.06x |
| Debt / EBITDA | -0.58x | - | - | - | - | 135.32x | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3.68x | 4.44x | 3.94x | 0.49x | - | - | - | - | - |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.89x | - | - | - | - | -330.58x | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2.04x | 2.28x | 1.78x | -0.83x | - | - | - | - | - |
| Interest Coverage | 305.00x | -19.29x | -31.85x | -49.42x | - | 0.16x | 49.14x | -16.73x | -17.33x | -6.89x | -2.91x | -5.72x | -7.35x | - | -1.16x | -2.59x | -3.68x | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total Equity | 9.23M | 9.57M | 10.01M | 11.46M | 20.35M | 17.58M | 4.36M | 3.8M | 4.42M | 11.27M | 11.5M | 5.67M | 19.93M | 22.75M | 22.97M | 21.21M | 20.66M | 19.9M | 18.19M | 22.88M | 5.63M | 5.59M | 3.87M |
| Equity Growth % | -20.89% | -4.38% | -12.69% | -43.69% | 15.79% | 303.51% | 14.75% | -14.2% | -60.76% | -1.98% | 102.79% | -71.54% | -12.37% | -0.97% | 8.31% | 2.67% | 3.78% | 9.42% | -20.48% | 306.16% | 0.72% | 44.35% | - |
| Book Value per Share | 0.76 | 0.85 | 0.96 | 1.10 | 1.96 | 2.96 | 1.23 | 3.17 | 52.33 | 135.93 | 303.80 | 325.94 | 1265.51 | 1827.74 | 2194.52 | 2175.18 | 2308.45 | 2207.39 | 2400.37 | 5410.36 | 1739.88 | 1837.66 | 1600.83 |
| Total Shareholders' Equity | 9.23M | 9.57M | 10.01M | 11.46M | 20.35M | 17.58M | 4.36M | 3.8M | 4.42M | 11.27M | 11.5M | 5.67M | 19.93M | 22.75M | 22.97M | 21.21M | 20.66M | 19.9M | 18.19M | 22.88M | 5.63M | 5.59M | 3.87M |
| Common Stock | 13K | 12K | 10K | 10K | 10K | 10K | 4K | 3K | 5K | 4K | 19K | 5K | 22K | 18K | 15K | 12K | 11K | 11K | 11K | 9K | 4K | 4K | 3K |
| Retained Earnings | -94.57M | -94.06M | -91.54M | -89.58M | -80.14M | -82.29M | -73.58M | -71.49M | -61.78M | -54.25M | -52.37M | -44.41M | -27.53M | -21.31M | -17.72M | -16.77M | -15.99M | -15.61M | -16.37M | -6.06M | -4.16M | -2.71M | -2.2M |
| Treasury Stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accumulated OCI | -325K | -312K | -299K | -248K | -220K | -353K | -381K | -338K | -351K | -350K | -353K | -356K | -333K | -162K | -176K | -117K | -116K | -116K | -99K | 18K | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Liquidity and going concern
According to the latest quarterly data, Bridgeline's total assets have contracted from $16.6M in 2024Q1 to $15.3M in 2026Q2, reflecting a persistent inability to grow the capital base while the company continues to absorb recurring net losses that erode shareholder equity over time.
The downward trend in total assets suggests that the firm is struggling to reinvest in its business effectively, likely due to the necessity of prioritizing cash preservation over growth initiatives. This trajectory indicates that the balance sheet is weakening, which may limit the company's strategic flexibility in a competitive software environment.
As reported in recent financial statements, the current ratio has hovered between 0.62 and 0.86 over the last ten quarters, indicating that Bridgeline's current liabilities consistently exceed its liquid assets, which leaves the company with a very narrow buffer against unexpected operational shocks or revenue shortfalls.
A current ratio consistently below 1.0 suggests that the company may face difficulty meeting its short-term obligations without relying on external financing or aggressive working capital management. Investors should monitor this liquidity profile closely, as the limited cash position of $1.4M in 2026Q2 provides little room for error.
Based on the provided balance sheet figures, goodwill remains static at $8.5M, representing over 55% of total assets as of 2026Q2, which suggests that the company's asset base is heavily reliant on historical acquisition premiums rather than tangible, productive infrastructure or cash-generating equipment.
The high concentration of goodwill relative to total assets implies that the company's valuation is sensitive to potential impairment charges if the acquired business units fail to meet performance expectations. This asset mix highlights a reliance on past M&A activity, which may not be indicative of current organic growth potential.
As evidenced by the reported financial data, the company's retained earnings have deteriorated to a deficit of $94.6M by 2026Q2, a clear indicator that years of operational losses have significantly depleted the equity base and limited the company's ability to generate internal capital for future development.
The persistent growth of the accumulated deficit suggests that the business model has yet to achieve the scale required for profitability, forcing a reliance on equity-based financing that may dilute existing shareholders. This trend warrants further investigation into whether management can pivot toward a sustainable path to positive retained earnings.
While the company's cash position appears precarious, the $2.8M in deferred revenue reported in 2026Q2 serves as a critical, albeit non-cash, indicator of future service obligations that may provide a temporary buffer for cash flow if the company can successfully convert these commitments into recognized revenue.
Investors should be cautious, as deferred revenue is a liability that must be serviced, and its presence does not necessarily equate to immediate cash availability. The reliance on this metric to offset liquidity concerns may be misleading if the underlying service costs exceed the cash collected from these contracts.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BLIN stock.
As of 2025, Bridgeline Digital, Inc. (BLIN) had total assets of $15.3M including $3.5M in current assets.
Bridgeline Digital, Inc. (BLIN) carries total debt of $0.5M, offset by $1.6M in cash and short-term investments. Comparing total debt to cash helps evaluate the company's debt burden and net leverage.
Bridgeline Digital, Inc. (BLIN) has total shareholders' equity (book value) of $9.6M ($0.85 book value per share). Book value represents the net worth of the company belonging to common stock holders.
Bridgeline Digital, Inc. (BLIN) reported a current ratio of 0.70x. A current ratio above 1.0x indicates that the company has more current assets than current liabilities, suggesting sufficient short-term liquidity.