Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 2891.7x · EV/EBITDA 12.6x · ROE 0.0%. (2000–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $621M | $483M | $889M | $1.0B | $668M | $946M | $277M | $133M | $228M | $90M | $68M |
| Enterprise Value | $909M | $771M | $1.0B | $1.1B | $982M | $1.5B | $923M | $835M | $887M | $402M | $384M |
| P/E Ratio → | 2891.67 | 2201.09 | 16.76 | 21.02 | 2.26 | 3.19 | 3.42 | — | — | 1.43 | 4.22 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.21 | 0.16 | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.15 | 0.22 | 0.09 | 0.05 | 0.08 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.03 | 0.78 | 1.38 | 1.61 | 1.13 | 2.60 | 4.68 | — | — | 2.58 | — |
| P/FCF | 18.91 | 14.69 | 19.73 | 3.66 | 1.83 | 7.24 | 5.39 | — | 5.87 | — | 1.67 |
| P/OCF | 10.39 | 8.07 | 10.44 | 3.33 | 1.67 | 6.52 | 5.03 | — | 5.48 | — | 1.64 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.26 | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.22 | 0.35 | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.31 | 0.22 | 0.20 |
| EV / EBITDA | 12.56 | 10.65 | 8.09 | 6.54 | 2.10 | 3.17 | 5.40 | 12.76 | 70.74 | 10.31 | 7.51 |
| EV / EBIT | 27.99 | 23.73 | 11.32 | 10.56 | 2.25 | 3.36 | 6.48 | 25.59 | — | 13.06 | 9.13 |
| EV / FCF | — | 23.47 | 22.62 | 4.00 | 2.70 | 11.30 | 17.99 | — | 22.84 | — | 9.43 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
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 | 15.3% | 15.3% | 16.6% | 16.8% | 18.7% | 18.2% | 15.4% | 13.5% | 11.6% | 12.7% | 12.1% |
| Operating Margin | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.0% | 4.4% | 9.9% | 10.2% | 4.6% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Net Profit Margin | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 6.7% | 6.9% | 2.6% | -0.7% | -1.7% | 3.5% | 0.9% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8.3% | 7.9% | 62.1% | 140.2% | 490.1% | — | -472.5% | 2441.2% | — |
| ROA | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 21.1% | 25.0% | 8.0% | -1.8% | -6.6% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| ROIC | 2.9% | 2.9% | 8.7% | 12.7% | 36.6% | 41.1% | 15.5% | 4.0% | -2.0% | 7.1% | 9.8% |
| ROCE | 2.4% | 2.4% | 6.6% | 10.7% | 37.3% | 46.3% | 17.6% | 4.5% | -2.3% | 9.0% | 12.4% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.09 | 1.09 | 0.98 | 0.97 | 1.04 | 1.69 | 10.94 | — | — | 9.05 | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | 9.31 | 9.31 | 5.05 | 3.62 | 1.31 | 1.32 | 3.78 | 10.90 | 53.28 | 8.12 | 6.29 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.47 | 0.20 | 0.15 | 0.53 | 1.46 | 10.94 | — | — | 8.92 | — |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.98 | 3.98 | 1.04 | 0.56 | 0.67 | 1.14 | 3.78 | 10.73 | 52.57 | 8.00 | 6.18 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 8.77 | 2.90 | 0.35 | 0.86 | 4.06 | 12.60 | — | 16.98 | — | 7.76 |
| Interest Coverage | 1.00 | 1.00 | 4.65 | 4.45 | 10.34 | 9.66 | 3.01 | 0.60 | -0.27 | 1.45 | 1.69 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.66 | 4.66 | 4.85 | 5.13 | 5.11 | 3.88 | 2.92 | 3.38 | 3.05 | 2.92 | 2.24 |
| Quick Ratio | 3.12 | 3.12 | 3.33 | 3.55 | 2.81 | 1.87 | 1.42 | 1.36 | 1.31 | 1.33 | 1.00 |
| Cash Ratio | 1.83 | 1.83 | 2.16 | 2.39 | 1.42 | 0.35 | 0.00 | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.91 | 1.87 | 2.04 | 2.99 | 3.25 | 2.96 | 2.71 | 2.98 | 3.67 | 4.24 |
| Inventory Turnover | 7.68 | 7.68 | 6.92 | 7.59 | 7.47 | 7.16 | 7.66 | 6.59 | 7.40 | 8.45 | 8.64 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 26.96 | 27.92 | 26.58 | 20.63 | 28.98 | 34.60 | 26.69 | 26.57 | 26.96 | 24.42 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.0% | 4.8% | 44.3% | 31.3% | 29.2% | — | — | 69.8% | 23.7% |
| FCF Yield | 5.3% | 6.8% | 5.1% | 27.4% | 54.5% | 13.8% | 18.5% | — | 17.0% | — | 60.1% |
| Buyback Yield | 6.5% | 8.4% | 5.5% | 4.7% | 11.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 6.5% | 8.4% | 5.5% | 4.7% | 11.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $8M | $9M | $9M | $9M | $10M | $9M | $9M | $9M | $9M | $9M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BXC stock.
BlueLinx Holdings Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 2891.7x. The historical average is 10.0x. This places it at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
BlueLinx Holdings Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 12.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 17.1x.
BlueLinx Holdings Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 0.0%. The historical average is -1.6%.
Based on historical data, BlueLinx Holdings Inc. is trading at a P/E of 2891.7x. This is at the 100th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
BlueLinx Holdings Inc. has 15.3% gross margin and 1.1% operating margin.
BlueLinx Holdings Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 9.3x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Near-zero net margin vulnerability
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Razor-Thin Margins Mask Cyclicality
Gross margin improved to 17.2% in 2026Q2, but net margin remains 0.8%, according to the latest quarterly data, leaving virtually no cushion for operational or commodity shocks.
The 17.2% gross margin in 2026Q2 is a cyclical high, yet operating margin of 2.5% and net margin of 0.8% highlight the high fixed-cost base of the distribution network. The near-zero net margin across the last ten quarters, with losses in 2025Q4 and 2026Q1, suggests the business operates at a precarious break-even point. Any slight increase in logistics costs or decline in volume could push the company into losses, as evidenced by the 2025Q4 operating loss of -0.5%.
ROIC Stuck in Low Single Digits
ROIC peaked at 2.7% in 2024Q1 but has since declined to 1.6% in 2026Q2, as per the financial statements, indicating that the company is not compounding returns on invested capital.
The return on invested capital has been consistently below 3% over the past ten quarters, with a low of -0.3% in 2025Q4. This suggests that the company's capital base, including its distribution centers and fleet, is not generating sufficient returns to cover its cost of capital. The slight improvement in 2026Q2 to 1.6% is driven by margin recovery, but the trend remains weak, implying that the business is not creating value for shareholders on an economic basis.
Working Capital Cycle Lengthens Slightly
The cash conversion cycle has remained stable around 59-61 days over the past year, as reported in the financial statements, with DIO of 50 days and DPO of 26 days in 2026Q2.
The cash conversion cycle of 59 days in 2026Q2 is slightly higher than the 58 days in 2025Q1, driven by a modest increase in days inventory outstanding to 50 days. This indicates that the company is holding inventory longer, which could increase exposure to commodity price declines. The DPO of 26 days suggests limited supplier leverage, as the company pays its suppliers relatively quickly, which may be a competitive necessity in a tight supply market.
Leverage Creeps Higher Despite Cash Buffer
Debt-to-equity rose to 1.08 in 2026Q2 from 0.95 in 2024Q1, while interest coverage fell to 2.51, according to the balance sheet data, indicating a gradual increase in financial risk.
Total debt increased to $671M in 2026Q2, while cash stood at $318M, resulting in a net debt position of $353M. The interest coverage ratio of 2.51 in 2026Q2 is down from 5.77 in 2024Q1, reflecting both higher debt and lower operating income. Although the company has a strong liquidity buffer, the rising leverage and thin margins suggest that debt service could become more challenging if the housing market deteriorates further.
Liquidity Cushion Remains Robust
The current ratio improved to 4.01 in 2026Q2, with quick ratio at 2.59, as per the latest quarterly data, indicating a strong ability to cover short-term obligations even under stress.
The current ratio of 4.01 and quick ratio of 2.59 are well above industry norms, providing a substantial buffer against operational disruptions. The company's cash position of $318M, combined with low inventory dependence in the quick ratio, suggests that it can withstand a prolonged downturn in housing demand. However, the near-zero net margin means that this liquidity could be quickly eroded if losses persist, as seen in 2025Q4 when the company posted a net loss.
P/E Misleads in Cyclical Downturn
The trailing P/E of 3247.46 is distorted by near-zero earnings, while forward P/E of 99.59 and EV/EBITDA of 13.62, as per the valuation data, better reflect the cyclical recovery.
The trailing P/E is virtually meaningless given the company's net margin of 0.8%, as it is highly sensitive to small changes in earnings. The forward P/E of 99.59 still implies high expectations, but the forward EV/EBITDA of 5.14 suggests the market is pricing in a significant EBITDA recovery. Investors should focus on EV/EBITDA and P/B (1.15) rather than P/E, as the latter is distorted by the cyclical trough in earnings. The P/B of 1.15 indicates the market is valuing the company close to its book value, which may be more appropriate given the asset-heavy distribution model.