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BOISE CASCADE CO (BCC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:BCC - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US09739D1000 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

84.37  +3.63 (+4.5%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to BCC. BCC was compared to 50 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. While BCC belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BCC is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

BCC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BCC had a positive cash flow from operations.
BCC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
BCC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
BCC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBCC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of BCC (7.61%) is better than 68.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BCC (12.19%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BCC has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.24%) than 66.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BCC is significantly above the industry average of 9.94%.
The 3 year average ROIC (20.56%) for BCC is well above the current ROIC(9.24%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.61%
ROE 12.19%
ROIC 9.24%
ROA(3y)17.21%
ROA(5y)17.64%
ROE(3y)27.07%
ROE(5y)30.89%
ROIC(3y)20.56%
ROIC(5y)23.38%
BCC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBCC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

BCC has a Profit Margin (4.00%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BCC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BCC has a worse Operating Margin (5.26%) than 62.00% of its industry peers.
BCC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of BCC (18.22%) is worse than 84.00% of its industry peers.
BCC's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.26%
PM (TTM) 4%
GM 18.22%
OM growth 3Y-15.92%
OM growth 5Y19.91%
PM growth 3Y-14.61%
PM growth 5Y26.29%
GM growth 3Y-1.19%
GM growth 5Y6.28%
BCC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBCC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BCC is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for BCC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BCC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BCC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
BCC Yearly Shares OutstandingBCC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
BCC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBCC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.90 indicates that BCC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BCC has a Altman-Z score of 4.90. This is in the better half of the industry: BCC outperforms 76.00% of its industry peers.
BCC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.21, BCC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.21
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 4.9
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC9.76%
BCC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBCC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

BCC has a Current Ratio of 2.96. This indicates that BCC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.96, BCC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.54 indicates that BCC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BCC's Quick ratio of 1.54 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCC outperforms 68.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.96
Quick Ratio 1.54
BCC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBCC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

BCC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -40.63%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 35.93% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has decreased by -5.26% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.69% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-40.63%
EPS 3Y-18.94%
EPS 5Y35.93%
EPS Q2Q%-42.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.26%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.33%
Revenue growth 5Y7.69%
Sales Q2Q%-3.2%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, BCC will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.65% on average per year.
BCC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.54% yearly.
EPS Next Y-33.53%
EPS Next 2Y-9.31%
EPS Next 3Y0.65%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.89%
Revenue Next 2Y1.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.54%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
BCC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBCC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B 8B
BCC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBCC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 5 10 15 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.39, BCC is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BCC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
BCC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.73.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 33.87. BCC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.39
Fwd PE 10.73
BCC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBCC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BCC indicates a rather cheap valuation: BCC is cheaper than 96.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.07
BCC Per share dataBCC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of BCC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.34
EPS Next 2Y-9.31%
EPS Next 3Y0.65%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.07%, BCC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.04, BCC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.07, BCC pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.39.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.07%

5.2 History

The dividend of BCC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 33.47%!
BCC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)33.47%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
BCC Yearly Dividends per shareBCC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8

5.3 Sustainability

BCC pays out 86.98% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
BCC's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP86.98%
EPS Next 2Y-9.31%
EPS Next 3Y0.65%
BCC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBCC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M
BCC Dividend Payout.BCC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BCC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BOISE CASCADE CO

NYSE:BCC (8/12/2025, 3:06:58 PM)

84.37

+3.63 (+4.5%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)08-04 2025-08-04/amc
Earnings (Next)11-03 2025-11-03/bmo
Inst Owners111.74%
Inst Owner Change-0.45%
Ins Owners0.96%
Ins Owner Change1.34%
Market Cap3.17B
Analysts70.91
Price Target109.65 (29.96%)
Short Float %2.57%
Short Ratio2.96
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.07%
Yearly Dividend5.89
Dividend Growth(5Y)33.47%
DP86.98%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date09-02 2025-09-02 (0.22)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-12.24%
Min EPS beat(2)-19.89%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.59%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.73%
Min EPS beat(4)-19.89%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.71%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.51%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)8.7%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)14.06%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.41%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.29%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.74%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.41%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.29%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.11%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.15%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.33%
PT rev (1m)-3.87%
PT rev (3m)-9.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.39%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-24.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-19.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.73%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.98%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.39
Fwd PE 10.73
P/S 0.48
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 11.59
P/B 1.48
P/tB 1.75
EV/EBITDA 6.07
EPS(TTM)6.81
EY8.07%
EPS(NY)7.86
Fwd EY9.32%
FCF(TTM)-0.37
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.28
OCFY8.63%
SpS174.27
BVpS57.19
TBVpS48.29
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.34
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.61%
ROE 12.19%
ROCE 12.32%
ROIC 9.24%
ROICexc 11.16%
ROICexgc 13.04%
OM 5.26%
PM (TTM) 4%
GM 18.22%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)17.21%
ROA(5y)17.64%
ROE(3y)27.07%
ROE(5y)30.89%
ROIC(3y)20.56%
ROIC(5y)23.38%
ROICexc(3y)31.07%
ROICexc(5y)35.84%
ROICexgc(3y)37.77%
ROICexgc(5y)41.09%
ROCE(3y)27.41%
ROCE(5y)31.18%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-31.63%
ROICexcg growth 5Y14.19%
ROICexc growth 3Y-34.18%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.92%
OM growth 3Y-15.92%
OM growth 5Y19.91%
PM growth 3Y-14.61%
PM growth 5Y26.29%
GM growth 3Y-1.19%
GM growth 5Y6.28%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.9
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.21
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0.93
Cap/Depr 189.41%
Cap/Sales 4.39%
Interest Coverage 16.92
Cash Conversion 55.1%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.96
Quick Ratio 1.54
Altman-Z 4.9
F-Score5
WACC9.76%
ROIC/WACC0.95
Cap/Depr(3y)141.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)127.1%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.64%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.14%
Profit Quality(3y)87.05%
Profit Quality(5y)92.55%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-40.63%
EPS 3Y-18.94%
EPS 5Y35.93%
EPS Q2Q%-42.25%
EPS Next Y-33.53%
EPS Next 2Y-9.31%
EPS Next 3Y0.65%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.26%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.33%
Revenue growth 5Y7.69%
Sales Q2Q%-3.2%
Revenue Next Year-1.89%
Revenue Next 2Y1.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.54%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-41.18%
EBIT growth 3Y-20.41%
EBIT growth 5Y29.13%
EBIT Next Year-5.95%
EBIT Next 3Y7.71%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-101.84%
FCF growth 3Y-28.05%
FCF growth 5Y5.09%
OCF growth 1Y-69.41%
OCF growth 3Y-13.06%
OCF growth 5Y12.28%