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Boise Cascade CoBCC +2.78%73 Net Margin % is 3.13% as of Jun. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 2.64. GuruFocus rates BCC with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $101.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 282 Forest Products companies, Boise Cascade Co ranks better than 52.84% on this metric.
Boise Cascade Co (NYSE:BCC) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
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Boise Cascade Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Boise Cascade Co's Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Boise Cascade Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boise Cascade Co's Net 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.
Boise Cascade Co (BCC) has a Net Margin % of 3.13% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Boise Cascade Co and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 2.64. Over the past decade, Boise Cascade Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.41 to 10.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Boise Cascade Co ranks #133 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is Boise Cascade Co's Net Margin % too high?
Boise Cascade Co's current Net Margin % of 3.13% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 2.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 10.23. The Forest Products industry median Net Margin % is 1.20. Boise Cascade Co's value of 3.13% is 160.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boise Cascade Co ranks #133 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Boise Cascade Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boise Cascade Co's Net Margin % compare to UFPI and JCTC?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Boise Cascade Co ranks #133 out of 282 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Boise Cascade Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.20. Boise Cascade Co's value of 3.13% is 160.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Boise Cascade Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.41 to 10.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.64 vs. the industry median of 1.20, 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 Net Margin % for a Forest Products company?
The median Net Margin % among Forest Products companies is 1.20, based on 282 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Boise Cascade Co's current Net Margin % of 3.13% is 160.8% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Boise Cascade Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boise Cascade Co's current Net Margin % is 3.13%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 2.64. 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 $101.22, compared to a current price of $86.60 — trading 14.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.13%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 2.64 and 160.8% above the Forest Products industry median of 1.20. Boise Cascade Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boise Cascade Co (BCC), the current Net Margin % is 3.13% as of Jun. 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 $86.60 is trading 14.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $101.22.
GuruFocus considers Boise Cascade Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BCC:
Net Margin %: 3.13% (19% above median its 10-year median of 2.64)
GF Value™: $101.22 vs. price of $86.60 (14.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 160.8% above the Forest Products median (#133 of 282)
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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