Backblaze, Inc. (BLZE) — Stock Score Summary

Backblaze, Inc. (BLZE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 47/100 based on Quality (35/100), Value (49/100), and Momentum (49/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Backblaze is a specialized cloud storage provider. While it offers a low-cost alternative to hyperscalers, it lacks a strong competitive moat, has low quality metrics (Q: 34), and is unprofitable, failing our Buffett and Smith criteria.

Backblaze, Inc. provides cloud storage and data backup services, including its B2 Cloud Storage and Backblaze Computer Backup solutions for consumers and businesses. It competes on affordability and ease of use, carving out a niche against larger, more complex cloud providers. The company positions itself as a simple, cost-effective alternative for secure and scalable data storage.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$7.38
Market Cap$459M
P/E (Forward)50.33
Price/Book5.94
Return on Equity-27.6%
Return on Invested Capital-16.6%
Debt/Equity73.67
Gross Margin62.3%
Operating Margin-8.2%
Revenue Growth11.7%
Free Cash Flow$21M

Backblaze, Inc. operates in the Software - Infrastructure industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Backblaze, Inc.’s (BLZE) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Backblaze, Inc. (BLZE) is 47/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (35), Value (49), and Momentum (49) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Backblaze, Inc. have an economic moat?
Backblaze, Inc. (BLZE) has a Quality factor score of 35/100. 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 Backblaze, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Backblaze, Inc. (BLZE) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 47/100. 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 Backblaze, Inc. in?
Backblaze, Inc. (BLZE) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Software - Infrastructure industry (United States).
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