Boise Cascade CoBCC +0.60%74 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 17.79. GuruFocus rates BCC with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $100.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 280 Forest Products companies, Boise Cascade Co ranks better than 72.14% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Boise Cascade Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $71 Mil. Boise Cascade Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,703 Mil. Therefore, Boise Cascade Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Boise Cascade Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BCC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.41 Med: 17.79 Max: 69.49
Current: 6.25
During the past 13 years, Boise Cascade Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 69.49%. The lowest was 3.41%. And the median was 17.79%.
BCC's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 72.14% of 280
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 2.145
vs BCC: 6.25
Boise Cascade Co (NYSE:BCC) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Boise Cascade Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Boise Cascade Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Boise Cascade Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
BCC vs UFPI, JCTC, SSD: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Boise Cascade Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Boise Cascade Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boise Cascade Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.19% mean?
Boise Cascade Co (BCC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.19% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Boise Cascade Co and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 17.79. Over the past decade, Boise Cascade Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.41 to 69.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Boise Cascade Co ranks #78 out of 280 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 27.9%.
Is Boise Cascade Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Boise Cascade Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.19% is 76% below median its 10-year median of 17.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.41 to a high of 69.49. The Forest Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.15. Boise Cascade Co's value of 4.19% is 95.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boise Cascade Co ranks #78 out of 280 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to UFPI and JCTC?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Boise Cascade Co ranks #78 out of 280 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Boise Cascade Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.15. Boise Cascade Co's value of 4.19% is 95.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Boise Cascade Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.41 to 69.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.79 vs. the industry median of 2.15, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Forest Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Forest Products companies is 2.15, based on 280 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Boise Cascade Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.19% is 95.3% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Boise Cascade Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boise Cascade Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.19%, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 17.79. 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 $100.69, compared to a current price of $75.93 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.19%, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 17.79 and 95.3% above the Forest Products industry median of 2.15. Boise Cascade Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boise Cascade Co (BCC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.19% 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 $75.93 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $100.69.
GuruFocus considers Boise Cascade Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BCC:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 4.19% (76% below median its 10-year median of 17.79)
GF Value™: $100.69 vs. price of $75.93 (24.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 95.3% above the Forest Products median (#78 of 280)
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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