BXC (BlueLinx Holdings) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.23 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 63% Below Median

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BXC BlueLinx Holdings Inc BXC
66 GF Score
Price $82.93
GF Value $87.88
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is BlueLinx Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

BlueLinx Holdings BXC -3.75% 66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.23 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 6.10. GuruFocus rates BXC with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $87.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 126 Industrial Distribution companies, BlueLinx Holdings ranks worse than 71.43% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), BlueLinx Holdings's current share price is $82.93. BlueLinx Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $37.24. BlueLinx Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.23.

The historical rank and industry rank for BlueLinx Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BXC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59   Med: 6.1   Max: 117.7
Current: 2.31

During the past years, BlueLinx Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 117.70. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 6.10.

BXC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
71.43% of 126 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs BXC: 2.31

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

BlueLinx Holdings's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $79.068. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $37.24 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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BlueLinx Holdings  (NYSE:BXC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


BlueLinx Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


BlueLinx Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BlueLinx Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.

BlueLinx Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

BlueLinx Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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BlueLinx Holdings Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.71 2.45 1.93 1.57 1.66

BXC vs TITN, EVI, TLIH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, BlueLinx Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.


BlueLinx Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, BlueLinx Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BlueLinx Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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BlueLinx Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

BlueLinx Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=82.93/37.24
=2.23

* 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.

BlueLinx Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, BlueLinx Holdings's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=79.068/333.9520*333.9520
=79.068

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

BlueLinx Holdings Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 -5.507 241.428 -7.617
201612 -3.304 241.432 -4.570
201703 -3.150 243.801 -4.315
201706 -2.791 244.955 -3.805
201709 -2.104 246.819 -2.847
201712 3.846 246.524 5.210
201803 2.399 249.554 3.210
201806 1.340 251.989 1.776
201809 0.239 252.439 0.316
201812 -1.578 251.233 -2.098
201903 -1.957 254.202 -2.571
201906 -1.371 256.143 -1.787
201909 -2.197 256.759 -2.858
201912 -2.785 256.974 -3.619
202003 -2.742 258.115 -3.548
202006 -1.929 257.797 -2.499
202009 4.039 260.280 5.182
202012 6.245 260.474 8.007
202103 12.940 264.877 16.315
202106 24.015 271.696 29.518
202109 29.024 274.310 35.335
202112 37.348 278.802 44.736
202203 50.997 287.504 59.236
202206 54.246 296.311 61.137
202209 61.726 296.808 69.451
202212 65.204 296.797 73.367
202303 67.197 301.836 74.347
202306 69.135 305.109 75.671
202309 71.795 307.789 77.898
202312 73.328 306.746 79.832
202403 75.412 312.332 80.632
202406 76.287 314.175 81.089
202409 77.833 315.301 82.437
202412 77.931 315.605 82.461
202503 78.339 319.799 81.806
202506 78.847 322.561 81.631
202509 79.234 324.800 81.467
202512 78.479 324.054 80.876
202603 78.725 330.213 79.616
202606 79.068 333.952 79.068

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.23 mean?
BlueLinx Holdings (BXC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.23 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on BlueLinx Holdings and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 6.10. Over the past decade, BlueLinx Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 117.70. According to the industry distribution chart, BlueLinx Holdings ranks #90 out of 126 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 71.4%.
Is BlueLinx Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
BlueLinx Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.23 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 6.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 117.70. The Industrial Distribution industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. BlueLinx Holdings' value of 2.23 is 75.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlueLinx Holdings ranks #90 out of 126 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BlueLinx Holdings has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlueLinx Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TITN and EVI?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, BlueLinx Holdings ranks #90 out of 126 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places BlueLinx Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. BlueLinx Holdings' value of 2.23 is 75.6% above this benchmark. Historically, BlueLinx Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 117.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.10 vs. the industry median of 1.27, BlueLinx Holdings 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.27, based on 126 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BlueLinx Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.23 is 75.6% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on BlueLinx Holdings and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BlueLinx Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.23, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 6.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlueLinx Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlueLinx Holdings (BXC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $87.88, compared to a current price of $82.93 — trading 5.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.23, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 6.10 and 75.6% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.27. BlueLinx Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BlueLinx Holdings (BXC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.23 as of Aug. 20, 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 BlueLinx Holdings (BXC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlueLinx Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $82.93 is trading 5.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $87.88. GuruFocus considers BlueLinx Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BXC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.23 (63% below median its 10-year median of 6.10)
  • GF Value™: $87.88 vs. price of $82.93 (5.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 75.6% above the Industrial Distribution median (#90 of 126)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BXC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BlueLinx Holdings Business Description

Address 1950 Spectrum Circle, Suite 300, Marietta, GA, USA, 30067
BlueLinx Holdings Inc is engaged in the wholesale distribution of residential and commercial building products. Its business products are split into two categories: Structural products include items such as lumber, plywood, oriented strand board, rebar, and remesh, and Specialty products include items such as engineered wood, siding, millwork, outdoor living, specialty lumber and panels, and industrial products. The company's operations are carried out throughout the United States.
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