Boise Cascade CoBCC +8.16%74 Gross Margin % is 16.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 16.81. GuruFocus rates BCC with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $100.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Forest Products companies, Boise Cascade Co ranks worse than 57.35% on this metric.
Boise Cascade Co gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Boise Cascade Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BCC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.17 Med: 16.81 Max: 22.83
Current: 16.29
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Boise Cascade Co was 22.83%. The lowest was 13.17%. And the median was 16.81%.
BCC's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 57.35% of 279
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 19.05
vs BCC: 16.29
Boise Cascade Co had a gross margin of 16.25% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Boise Cascade Co was -1.10% per year.
Boise Cascade Co (NYSE:BCC) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Boise Cascade Co had a gross margin of 16.25% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Boise Cascade Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Boise Cascade Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Boise Cascade Co's Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Boise Cascade Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boise Cascade Co's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Boise Cascade Co (BCC) has a Gross Margin % of 16.25% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Boise Cascade Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.81. Over the past decade, Boise Cascade Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.17 to 22.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Boise Cascade Co ranks #160 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 57.3%.
Is Boise Cascade Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Boise Cascade Co's current Gross Margin % of 16.25% is near median its 10-year median of 16.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.17 to a high of 22.83. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Boise Cascade Co's value of 16.25% is 14.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boise Cascade Co ranks #160 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below 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 Gross Margin % compare to UFPI and JCTC?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Boise Cascade Co ranks #160 out of 279 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Boise Cascade Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Boise Cascade Co's value of 16.25% is 14.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Boise Cascade Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.17 to 22.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.81 vs. the industry median of 19.05, 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 Gross Margin % for a Forest Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Forest Products companies is 19.05, based on 279 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Boise Cascade Co's current Gross Margin % of 16.25% is 14.7% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Boise Cascade Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boise Cascade Co's current Gross Margin % is 16.25%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.81. 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 $100.47, compared to a current price of $77.66 — trading 22.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.25%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.81 and 14.7% below the Forest Products industry median of 19.05. Boise Cascade Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boise Cascade Co (BCC), the current Gross Margin % is 16.25% 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 $77.66 is trading 22.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $100.47.
GuruFocus considers Boise Cascade Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BCC:
Gross Margin %: 16.25% (near median its 10-year median of 16.81)
GF Value™: $100.47 vs. price of $77.66 (22.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.7% below the Forest Products median (#160 of 279)
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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