BXC (BlueLinx Holdings) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.21 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 40% Above 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 PS Ratio?

BlueLinx Holdings BXC -3.75% 66 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.21 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 0.15. 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 127 Industrial Distribution companies, BlueLinx Holdings ranks better than 76.38% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), BlueLinx Holdings's current share price is $82.93. BlueLinx Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $398.03. BlueLinx Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.21.

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

BXC' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 0.15   Max: 0.37
Current: 0.22

During the past years, BlueLinx Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.37. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.15.

BXC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
76.38% of 127 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.52 vs BXC: 0.22

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

BlueLinx Holdings's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $103.585. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $398.03 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


BlueLinx Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


BlueLinx Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BlueLinx Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio Chart

BlueLinx Holdings Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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BlueLinx Holdings Quarterly Data
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BXC vs TITN, EVI, TLIH: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

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

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

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


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BlueLinx Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=82.93/398.03
=0.21

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=103.585/333.9520*333.9520
=103.585

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

BlueLinx Holdings Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 53.309 241.428 73.739
201612 44.919 241.432 62.133
201703 47.110 243.801 64.530
201706 51.578 244.955 70.317
201709 51.857 246.819 70.164
201712 45.987 246.524 62.296
201803 47.881 249.554 64.074
201806 96.902 251.989 128.421
201809 92.708 252.439 122.644
201812 72.381 251.233 96.213
201903 68.405 254.202 89.865
201906 75.483 256.143 98.413
201909 72.460 256.759 94.245
201912 65.491 256.974 85.109
202003 70.689 258.115 91.458
202006 74.322 257.797 96.277
202009 90.444 260.280 116.044
202012 90.195 260.474 115.638
202103 104.024 264.877 131.152
202106 133.802 271.696 164.461
202109 97.543 274.310 118.751
202112 93.896 278.802 112.470
202203 128.775 287.504 149.579
202206 130.187 296.311 146.725
202209 113.718 296.808 127.949
202212 93.151 296.797 104.812
202303 87.136 301.836 96.407
202306 90.092 305.109 98.609
202309 90.299 307.789 97.975
202312 79.889 306.746 86.975
202403 83.075 312.332 88.826
202406 88.460 314.175 94.028
202409 87.628 315.301 92.811
202412 85.127 315.605 90.076
202503 85.162 319.799 88.931
202506 97.795 322.561 101.249
202509 94.245 324.800 96.901
202512 90.585 324.054 93.352
202603 92.049 330.213 93.091
202606 103.585 333.952 103.585

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 0.21 mean?
BlueLinx Holdings (BXC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.21 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on BlueLinx Holdings and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, BlueLinx Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.37. According to the industry distribution chart, BlueLinx Holdings ranks #30 out of 127 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is BlueLinx Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
BlueLinx Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.21 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.37. The Industrial Distribution industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.52. BlueLinx Holdings' value of 0.21 is 59.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlueLinx Holdings ranks #30 out of 127 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 PS Ratio compare to TITN and EVI?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, BlueLinx Holdings ranks #30 out of 127 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places BlueLinx Holdings in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.52. BlueLinx Holdings' value of 0.21 is 59.6% below this benchmark. Historically, BlueLinx Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.52, BlueLinx Holdings has consistently been below 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 PS Ratio for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.52, based on 127 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BlueLinx Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.21 is 59.6% below 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 PS Ratio is 0.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BlueLinx Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.21, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 0.15. 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 PS Ratio is 0.21, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 59.6% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.52. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BlueLinx Holdings (BXC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.21 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 PS Ratio: 0.21 (40% above median its 10-year median of 0.15)
  • GF Value™: $87.88 vs. price of $82.93 (5.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59.6% below the Industrial Distribution median (#30 of 127)

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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