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BlueLinx HoldingsBXC -3.75%66 Net Margin % is 0.79% as of Jun. 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 1.68. GuruFocus rates BXC with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $87.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 159 Industrial Distribution companies, BlueLinx Holdings ranks worse than 81.13% on this metric.
BlueLinx Holdings (NYSE:BXC) 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.
BlueLinx Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
BlueLinx Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BlueLinx Holdings'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 Industrial Distribution subindustry, BlueLinx Holdings'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.
BlueLinx Holdings Net Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, BlueLinx Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BlueLinx Holdings'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.
BlueLinx Holdings (BXC) has a Net Margin % of 0.79% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on BlueLinx Holdings and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 1.68. According to the industry distribution chart, BlueLinx Holdings ranks #129 out of 159 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 81.1%.
Is BlueLinx Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
BlueLinx Holdings' current Net Margin % of 0.79% is 53% below median its 10-year median of 1.68. The Industrial Distribution industry median Net Margin % is 3.09. BlueLinx Holdings' value of 0.79% is 74.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlueLinx Holdings ranks #129 out of 159 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, BlueLinx Holdings has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlueLinx Holdings' Net Margin % compare to TITN and EVI?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, BlueLinx Holdings ranks #129 out of 159 companies for Net Margin %. This places BlueLinx Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.09. BlueLinx Holdings' value of 0.79% is 74.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.68 vs. the industry median of 3.09, BlueLinx Holdings 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 Net Margin % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.09, based on 159 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. BlueLinx Holdings's current Net Margin % of 0.79% is 74.4% 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 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 BlueLinx Holdings and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BlueLinx Holdings's current Net Margin % is 0.79%, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 1.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlueLinx Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlueLinx Holdings (BXC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $87.88, compared to a current price of $82.93 — trading 5.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.79%, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 1.68 and 74.4% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.09. BlueLinx Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 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 BlueLinx Holdings (BXC), the current Net Margin % is 0.79% 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 BlueLinx Holdings (BXC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlueLinx Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $82.93 is trading 5.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $87.88.
GuruFocus considers BlueLinx Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BXC:
Net Margin %: 0.79% (53% below median its 10-year median of 1.68)
GF Value™: $87.88 vs. price of $82.93 (5.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74.4% below the Industrial Distribution median (#129 of 159)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BXC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BlueLinx Holdings Inc is engaged in the wholesale distribution of residential and commercial building products. Its business products are split into two categories: Structural products include items such as lumber, plywood, oriented strand board, rebar, and remesh, and Specialty products include items such as engineered wood, siding, millwork, outdoor living, specialty lumber and panels, and industrial products. The company's operations are carried out throughout the United States.
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