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Boise Cascade CoBCC +1.33%74 Cash Ratio is 0.54 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 0.75. GuruFocus rates BCC with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $101.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 273 Forest Products companies, Boise Cascade Co ranks better than 67.03% on this metric.
Boise Cascade Co has a Cash Ratio of 0.54. It indicates that there are more current liabilities than Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities, and the company does not have sufficient cash on hand to pay off its short-term debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Boise Cascade Co's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BCC'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.75 Max: 1.83
Current: 0.54
During the past 13 years, Boise Cascade Co's highest Cash Ratio was 1.83. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.75.
BCC's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 67.03% of 273
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.26
vs BCC: 0.54
Boise Cascade Co (NYSE:BCC) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Boise Cascade Co Cash Ratio Related Terms
Boise Cascade Co Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Boise Cascade Co's Cash Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Boise Cascade Co's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Boise Cascade Co Cash Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Boise Cascade Co's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boise Cascade Co's Cash Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Boise Cascade Co (BCC) has a Cash Ratio of 0.54 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Boise Cascade Co and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 0.75. Over the past decade, Boise Cascade Co's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 1.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Boise Cascade Co ranks #90 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 33%.
Is Boise Cascade Co's Cash Ratio too high?
Boise Cascade Co's current Cash Ratio of 0.54 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 0.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 1.83. The Forest Products industry median Cash Ratio is 0.26. Boise Cascade Co's value of 0.54 is 107.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boise Cascade Co ranks #90 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Boise Cascade Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boise Cascade Co's Cash Ratio compare to UFPI and JCTC?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Boise Cascade Co ranks #90 out of 273 companies for Cash Ratio. This puts Boise Cascade Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.26. Boise Cascade Co's value of 0.54 is 107.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Boise Cascade Co's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 1.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.75 vs. the industry median of 0.26, Boise Cascade Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for a Forest Products company?
The median Cash Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.26, based on 273 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Boise Cascade Co's current Cash Ratio of 0.54 is 107.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Boise Cascade Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boise Cascade Co's current Cash Ratio is 0.54, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 0.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boise Cascade Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boise Cascade Co (BCC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $101.38, compared to a current price of $76.38 — trading 24.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.54, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 0.75 and 107.7% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.26. Boise Cascade Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boise Cascade Co (BCC), the current Cash Ratio is 0.54 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Boise Cascade Co (BCC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boise Cascade Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $76.38 is trading 24.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $101.38.
GuruFocus considers Boise Cascade Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BCC:
Cash Ratio: 0.54 (28% below median its 10-year median of 0.75)
GF Value™: $101.38 vs. price of $76.38 (24.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 107.7% above the Forest Products median (#90 of 273)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BCC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Boise Cascade Co is a producer of engineered wood products (EWP) and plywood. The firm operates in two reportable segments, namely Wood Products and Building Materials Distribution. The Wood Products segment manufactures laminated veneer lumber (LVL), I-joists, and laminated beams. In addition, it manufactures structural, appearance, and industrial-grade plywood panels, and ponderosa pine lumber. The Building Materials Distribution segment is engaged in the distribution of various building materials, including oriented strand board (OSB), plywood, and lumber; general line items such as siding, composite decking, doors and millwork, metal products, roofing, and insulation; and EWP, among others. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Building Material Distribution segment.
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