Boise Cascade CoBCC +7.17%74 Interest Coverage is 4.62 as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 10.62. 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 182 Forest Products companies, Boise Cascade Co ranks better than 62.09% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. Boise Cascade Co's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $28 Mil. Boise Cascade Co's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-6 Mil.
Boise Cascade Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.62.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Boise Cascade Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
BCC'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.17 Med: 10.62 Max: 45.56
Current: 6.94
BCC's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 62.09% of 182
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 3.97
vs BCC: 6.94
Boise Cascade Co (NYSE:BCC) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
Boise Cascade Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
Boise Cascade Co Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Boise Cascade Co's Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
BCC vs UFPI, JCTC, SSD: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Boise Cascade Co's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Boise Cascade Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boise Cascade Co's Interest Coverage falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* 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 Interest Coverage of 4.62 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Boise Cascade Co and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 10.62. Over the past decade, Boise Cascade Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.17 to 45.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Boise Cascade Co ranks #69 out of 182 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 37.9%.
Is Boise Cascade Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Boise Cascade Co's current Interest Coverage of 4.62 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 10.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.17 to a high of 45.56. The Forest Products industry median Interest Coverage is 3.97. Boise Cascade Co's value of 4.62 is 16.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boise Cascade Co ranks #69 out of 182 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 Interest Coverage compare to UFPI and JCTC?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Boise Cascade Co ranks #69 out of 182 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Boise Cascade Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.97. Boise Cascade Co's value of 4.62 is 16.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Boise Cascade Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.17 to 45.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.62 vs. the industry median of 3.97, 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 Interest Coverage for a Forest Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Forest Products companies is 3.97, based on 182 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Boise Cascade Co's current Interest Coverage of 4.62 is 16.4% 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Boise Cascade Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boise Cascade Co's current Interest Coverage is 4.62, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 10.62. 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 $76.95 — trading 23.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.62, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 10.62 and 16.4% above the Forest Products industry median of 3.97. 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 Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boise Cascade Co (BCC), the current Interest Coverage is 4.62 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 $76.95 is trading 23.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $100.47.
GuruFocus considers Boise Cascade Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BCC:
Interest Coverage: 4.62 (56% below median its 10-year median of 10.62)
GF Value™: $100.47 vs. price of $76.95 (23.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.4% above the Forest Products median (#69 of 182)
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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