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Boise Cascade CoBCC +1.80%74 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.92 as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 1.35. GuruFocus rates BCC with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $101.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 209 Forest Products companies, Boise Cascade Co ranks better than 72.25% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Boise Cascade Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BCC'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41 Med: 1.35 Max: 3.02
Current: 1.6
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Boise Cascade Co was 3.02. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 1.35.
BCC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 72.25% of 209
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 3.27
vs BCC: 1.60
Boise Cascade Co (NYSE:BCC) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Boise Cascade Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Boise Cascade Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Boise Cascade Co's Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Boise Cascade Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boise Cascade Co's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Boise Cascade Co (BCC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.92 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Boise Cascade Co. This is 42% above median its historical median of 1.35. Over the past decade, Boise Cascade Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.41 to 3.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Boise Cascade Co ranks #58 out of 209 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 27.8%.
Is Boise Cascade Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Boise Cascade Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.92 is 42% above median its 10-year median of 1.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 3.02. The Forest Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.27. Boise Cascade Co's value of 1.92 is 41.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boise Cascade Co ranks #58 out of 209 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 Debt-to-EBITDA compare to UFPI and JCTC?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Boise Cascade Co ranks #58 out of 209 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Boise Cascade Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.27. Boise Cascade Co's value of 1.92 is 41.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Boise Cascade Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.41 to 3.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.35 vs. the industry median of 3.27, Boise Cascade Co 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Forest Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Forest Products companies is 3.27, based on 209 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Boise Cascade Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.92 is 41.3% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Boise Cascade Co. For the Forest Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boise Cascade Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.92, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 1.35. 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 $101.20, compared to a current price of $77.84 — trading 23.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.92, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 1.35 and 41.3% below the Forest Products industry median of 3.27. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boise Cascade Co (BCC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.92 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 $77.84 is trading 23.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $101.20.
GuruFocus considers Boise Cascade Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BCC:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.92 (42% above median its 10-year median of 1.35)
GF Value™: $101.20 vs. price of $77.84 (23.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.3% below the Forest Products median (#58 of 209)
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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