Boise Cascade Company (BCC) Financial Ratios
16 years of historical data (2010–2025) · Basic Materials · Construction Materials
EV/EBITDA
↑
7.91
↑+54% vs avg
5yr avg: 5.14
30Y Low1.8·High9.9
P/FCF
↑
206.59
↑+305% vs avg
5yr avg: 51.06
30Y Low2.9·High36.1
P/B Ratio
↓
1.33
↓-28% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.85
30Y Low1.3·High3.0
ROE
↓
6.3%
↑-81% vs avg
5yr avg: 32.3%
30Y Low-13%·High65%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
1.55
↑+95% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.79
30Y Low0.4·High18.0
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
BCC Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Boise Cascade Company trades at 21.2x earnings, 107% above its 5-year average of 10.2x, sitting at the 85th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Basic Materials sector median P/E of 23.6x, the stock trades at a discount of 10%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 206.6x P/FCF, 305% above the 5-year average of 51.1x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.6B | $2.7B | $4.7B | $5.2B | $2.7B | $2.8B | $1.9B | $1.4B | $939M | $1.6B | $876M |
| Enterprise Value | $2.7B | $2.8B | $4.5B | $4.7B | $2.3B | $2.6B | $2.0B | $1.7B | $1.2B | $1.8B | $1.2B |
| P/E Ratio → | 21.21 | 20.91 | 12.42 | 10.67 | 3.19 | 3.96 | 10.77 | 17.73 | 45.87 | 18.82 | 22.96 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.41 | 0.42 | 0.69 | 0.75 | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.34 | 0.31 | 0.19 | 0.35 | 0.22 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.33 | 1.31 | 2.17 | 2.35 | 1.33 | 2.09 | 2.22 | 2.04 | 1.40 | 2.31 | 1.51 |
| P/FCF | 206.59 | 213.98 | 22.39 | 10.94 | 2.95 | 5.04 | 8.76 | 8.80 | 11.23 | 20.48 | 12.82 |
| P/OCF | 10.34 | 10.71 | 10.66 | 7.51 | 2.62 | 4.23 | 6.40 | 5.84 | 5.74 | 10.29 | 5.77 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
BCC EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Boise Cascade Company's enterprise value stands at 7.9x EBITDA, 54% above its 5-year average of 5.1x. The Basic Materials sector median is 11.0x, placing the stock at a 28% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.43 | 0.67 | 0.69 | 0.27 | 0.33 | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.24 | 0.41 | 0.31 |
| EV / EBITDA | 7.91 | 8.19 | 7.02 | 6.24 | 1.79 | 2.47 | 4.68 | 7.68 | 5.42 | 8.22 | 7.93 |
| EV / EBIT | 14.87 | 14.58 | 8.51 | 7.07 | 1.93 | 2.68 | 6.47 | 12.52 | 24.58 | 12.73 | 17.28 |
| EV / FCF | — | 217.51 | 21.44 | 10.05 | 2.43 | 4.65 | 9.40 | 10.32 | 14.20 | 23.91 | 17.70 |
BCC Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Boise Cascade Company earns an operating margin of 2.8%, below the Basic Materials sector average of 10.3%. Operating margins have compressed from 9.1% to 2.8% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 6.3% is modest. ROIC of 6.6% represents adequate returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 14.0% | 14.0% | 19.8% | 20.9% | 22.8% | 20.5% | 17.1% | 14.6% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 13.1% |
| Operating Margin | 2.8% | 2.8% | 7.3% | 9.1% | 13.8% | 12.3% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 3.2% | 2.0% |
| Net Profit Margin | 2.1% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 7.1% | 10.2% | 9.0% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 6.3% | 6.3% | 17.3% | 22.7% | 50.3% | 64.7% | 22.5% | 11.8% | 3.0% | 13.2% | 6.9% |
| ROA | 4.0% | 4.0% | 11.0% | 14.4% | 29.5% | 31.4% | 9.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 5.4% | 2.8% |
| ROIC | 6.6% | 6.6% | 19.7% | 27.9% | 63.9% | 68.6% | 25.9% | 11.0% | 5.8% | 11.4% | 7.4% |
| ROCE | 6.5% | 6.5% | 17.3% | 22.5% | 50.1% | 57.6% | 24.4% | 10.8% | 5.9% | 12.0% | 7.5% |
BCC Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Boise Cascade Company carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.5x, which is manageable (36% below the sector average of 2.4x). Net debt stands at $45M ($522M total debt minus $477M cash). Interest coverage of 19.4x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.25 | 0.39 | 0.64 | 0.76 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.75 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.55 | 1.55 | 0.81 | 0.70 | 0.41 | 0.50 | 1.26 | 2.43 | 2.01 | 1.98 | 2.87 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.02 | -0.09 | -0.19 | -0.23 | -0.16 | 0.16 | 0.35 | 0.37 | 0.39 | 0.58 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.13 | 0.13 | -0.31 | -0.55 | -0.38 | -0.21 | 0.32 | 1.13 | 1.13 | 1.18 | 2.19 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 3.54 | -0.94 | -0.89 | -0.51 | -0.39 | 0.64 | 1.52 | 2.96 | 3.43 | 4.88 |
| Interest Coverage | 19.37 | 19.37 | 21.85 | 26.30 | 46.11 | 39.25 | 11.92 | 5.15 | 1.84 | 5.63 | 2.62 |
BCC Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Boise Cascade Company's current ratio of 3.36x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.74x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has declined from 3.46x to 3.36x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.36 | 3.36 | 3.34 | 3.46 | 3.78 | 2.94 | 2.50 | 2.66 | 2.67 | 2.44 | 2.43 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.74 | 1.74 | 1.92 | 2.26 | 2.50 | 1.91 | 1.54 | 1.36 | 1.22 | 1.19 | 1.05 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.97 | 0.97 | 1.26 | 1.60 | 1.83 | 1.17 | 0.77 | 0.74 | 0.52 | 0.46 | 0.33 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.98 | 2.00 | 1.98 | 2.59 | 3.08 | 2.79 | 2.74 | 3.16 | 2.76 | 2.72 |
| Inventory Turnover | 6.92 | 6.92 | 6.71 | 7.59 | 9.28 | 9.54 | 9.01 | 7.97 | 8.08 | 8.01 | 7.84 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 19.42 | 18.71 | 19.95 | 13.94 | 21.29 | 26.08 | 18.21 | 16.75 | 21.10 | 19.66 |
BCC Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Boise Cascade Company returns 8.2% to shareholders annually — split between a 1.3% dividend yield and 7.0% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 26.1% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 4.7% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.3% | 1.3% | 4.9% | 6.7% | 5.8% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 5.4% | 0.2% | — |
| Payout Ratio | 26.1% | 26.1% | 60.8% | 71.6% | 18.6% | 30.0% | 45.3% | 66.7% | 247.2% | 3.3% | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.7% | 4.8% | 8.1% | 9.4% | 31.4% | 25.2% | 9.3% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| FCF Yield | 0.5% | 0.5% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 33.9% | 19.9% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 7.8% |
| Buyback Yield | 7.0% | 6.7% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 8.2% | 8.0% | 9.1% | 6.8% | 5.8% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 5.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $37M | $39M | $40M | $40M | $40M | $39M | $39M | $39M | $39M | $39M |
Peer Comparison
Compare BCC with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 BCCYou | $3B | 21.2 | 7.9 | 206.6 | 14.0% | 2.8% | 6.3% | 6.6% | 1.5 |
 WY | $18B | 54.0 | 23.2 | 199.3 | 7.5% | 6.7% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 5.7 |
 PCH | $3B | 149.0 | 140.5 | 47.9 | 11.0% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 35.3 |
 LPX | $5B | 37.3 | 13.7 | 59.5 | 21.8% | 9.6% | 8.6% | 10.9% | 1.0 |
 RYN | $3B | 47.7 | 17.5 | 15.7 | 32.5% | 17.2% | 23.2% | 2.4% | 5.4 |
 BLDR | $9B | 20.7 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 29.0% | 5.2% | 10.1% | 6.4% | 4.1 |
 IBP | $6B | 22.5 | 13.5 | 19.5 | 34.0% | 13.0% | 37.5% | 20.7% | 2.1 |
 SWK | $13B | 32.7 | 12.4 | 19.6 | 29.9% | 7.6% | 4.5% | 5.8% | 3.8 |
 DHI | $46B | 13.6 | 10.8 | 13.9 | 23.7% | 12.9% | 14.2% | 12.1% | 1.3 |
 LEN | $22B | 11.2 | 8.6 | 790.5 | 9.9% | 8.0% | 8.3% | 7.9% | 2.2 |
 PHM | $24B | 11.4 | 8.0 | 14.0 | 26.4% | 17.3% | 17.7% | 17.2% | 0.8 |
| Basic Materials Median | — | 23.6 | 11.0 | 29.0 | 30.9% | 10.3% | -0.0% | 4.6% | 2.4 |
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BCC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BCC stock.
What is Boise Cascade Company's P/E ratio?
Boise Cascade Company's current P/E ratio is 21.2x. The historical average is 16.5x. This places it at the 85th percentile of its historical range.
What is Boise Cascade Company's EV/EBITDA?
Boise Cascade Company's current EV/EBITDA is 7.9x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 6.5x.
What is Boise Cascade Company's ROE?
Boise Cascade Company's return on equity (ROE) is 6.3%. The historical average is 18.0%.
Is BCC stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Boise Cascade Company is trading at a P/E of 21.2x. This is at the 85th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Boise Cascade Company's dividend yield?
Boise Cascade Company's current dividend yield is 1.25% with a payout ratio of 26.1%.
What are Boise Cascade Company's profit margins?
Boise Cascade Company has 14.0% gross margin and 2.8% operating margin.
How much debt does Boise Cascade Company have?
Boise Cascade Company's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.5x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.