BlackBerry Limited (BB) — Stock Score Summary

BlackBerry Limited (BB) has a MoatMap StockRank of 57/100 based on Quality (54/100), Value (22/100), and Momentum (65/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. BlackBerry is a turnaround story, which Terry Smith explicitly avoids. Despite a possible second-order benefit from 'Energy Security Imperative' (cybersecurity for energy infrastructure), the underlying business model is broken and lacks the consistent quality compounder traits required for a concentrated fund.

BlackBerry Limited is a Canadian software company focused on cybersecurity solutions and embedded operating systems for mission-critical applications. It leverages strong intellectual property in cybersecurity, particularly in endpoint security (Cylance) and secure embedded systems (QNX), serving regulated industries like automotive and government. BlackBerry has transitioned from a hardware-centric business to a software and services powerhouse, aiming to be a leader in IoT security and connected vehicle technology.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$7.91
Market Cap$4.6B
P/E (TTM)69.00
P/E (Forward)30.83
Price/Book4.89
Return on Equity7.3%
Return on Invested Capital6.7%
Debt/Equity30.13
Gross Margin76.2%
Operating Margin17.4%
Revenue Growth10.1%
Free Cash Flow$44M

BlackBerry Limited operates in the Software - Infrastructure industry, part of the Technology sector (Canada).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BlackBerry Limited’s (BB) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for BlackBerry Limited (BB) is 57/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (54), Value (22), and Momentum (65) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 15,000+ stock universe.
Does BlackBerry Limited have an economic moat?
BlackBerry Limited (BB) has a Quality factor score of 54/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is BlackBerry Limited a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for BlackBerry Limited (BB) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 57/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is BlackBerry Limited in?
BlackBerry Limited (BB) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Software - Infrastructure industry (Canada).