Builders FirstSourceMEX:BLDR 72 Interest Coverage is 0.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 94% below its 10-year median of 3.80. GuruFocus rates MEX:BLDR with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,069.38 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,354 Construction companies, Builders FirstSource ranks worse than 80.58% 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. Builders FirstSource's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN298 Mil. Builders FirstSource's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-1,341 Mil.
Builders FirstSource's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.22.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Builders FirstSource's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:BLDR'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1 Med: 3.8 Max: 19.01
Current: 2.18
MEX:BLDR's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 80.58% of 1354
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.865
vs MEX:BLDR: 2.18
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 .
Builders FirstSource Interest Coverage Related Terms
Builders FirstSource Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Builders FirstSource'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.
MEX:BLDR vs AWI, OC, WMS: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Builders FirstSource'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.
Builders FirstSource Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Builders FirstSource's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Builders FirstSource'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.
Builders FirstSource (MEX:BLDR) has a Interest Coverage of 0.22 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Builders FirstSource and its competitors. This is 94% below median its historical median of 3.80. Over the past decade, Builders FirstSource's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.10 to 19.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Builders FirstSource ranks #1091 out of 1354 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 80.6%.
Is Builders FirstSource's Interest Coverage too high?
Builders FirstSource's current Interest Coverage of 0.22 is 94% below median its 10-year median of 3.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 19.01. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.87. Builders FirstSource's value of 0.22 is 97.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Builders FirstSource ranks #1091 out of 1354 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Builders FirstSource has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Builders FirstSource's Interest Coverage compare to AWI and OC?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Builders FirstSource ranks #1091 out of 1354 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Builders FirstSource in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.87. Builders FirstSource's value of 0.22 is 97.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Builders FirstSource's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.10 to 19.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.80 vs. the industry median of 7.87, Builders FirstSource 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 Interest Coverage for a Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.87, based on 1,354 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. Builders FirstSource's current Interest Coverage of 0.22 is 97.2% 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 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 Builders FirstSource and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Builders FirstSource's current Interest Coverage is 0.22, which is 94% below median its own 10-year median of 3.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Builders FirstSource stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Builders FirstSource (MEX:BLDR) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,069.38, compared to a current price of MXN1,380.00 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0.22, which is 94% below median its 10-year median of 3.80 and 97.2% below the Construction industry median of 7.87. Builders FirstSource's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 8 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 Builders FirstSource (MEX:BLDR), the current Interest Coverage is 0.22 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 Builders FirstSource (MEX:BLDR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Builders FirstSource stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,380.00 is trading 33.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,069.38.
GuruFocus considers Builders FirstSource to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:BLDR:
Interest Coverage: 0.22 (94% below median its 10-year median of 3.80)
GF Value™: MXN2,069.38 vs. price of MXN1,380.00 (33.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 97.2% below the Construction median (#1091 of 1354)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:BLDR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Builders FirstSource Inc is a manufacturer and supplier of building materials. The company offers structural and related building products such as factory-built roof and floor trusses, wall panels and stairs, vinyl windows, custom millwork and trim, and engineered wood. The products can be designed for each home individually and are installed by Builders FirstSource. The company's construction-related services include professional installation, turn-key framing, and shell construction. Builders FirstSource's customers range from large production builders to small custom homebuilders.
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