Boise Cascade CoBCC +7.72%74 ROA % is 2.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 7.51. 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 288 Forest Products companies, Boise Cascade Co ranks better than 72.22% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Boise Cascade Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $71 Mil.
Boise Cascade Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,292 Mil. Therefore, Boise Cascade Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.17%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Boise Cascade Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
BCC'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.28 Med: 7.51 Max: 31.4
Current: 3.26
During the past 13 years, Boise Cascade Co's highest ROA % was 31.40%. The lowest was 1.28%. And the median was 7.51%.
BCC's ROA % is ranked better than 72.22% of 288
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.95
vs BCC: 3.26
Boise Cascade Co (NYSE:BCC) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Boise Cascade Co ROA % Related Terms
Boise Cascade Co ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Boise Cascade Co's ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Boise Cascade Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boise Cascade Co's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Boise Cascade Co (BCC) has a ROA % of 2.17% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Boise Cascade Co and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 7.51. Over the past decade, Boise Cascade Co's ROA % has ranged from 1.28 to 31.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Boise Cascade Co ranks #80 out of 288 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 27.8%.
Is Boise Cascade Co's ROA % too high?
Boise Cascade Co's current ROA % of 2.17% is 71% below median its 10-year median of 7.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.28 to a high of 31.40. The Forest Products industry median ROA % is 0.95. Boise Cascade Co's value of 2.17% is 128.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boise Cascade Co ranks #80 out of 288 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 ROA % compare to UFPI and JCTC?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Boise Cascade Co ranks #80 out of 288 companies for ROA %. This puts Boise Cascade Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.95. Boise Cascade Co's value of 2.17% is 128.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Boise Cascade Co's own ROA % has ranged from 1.28 to 31.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.51 vs. the industry median of 0.95, 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 ROA % for a Forest Products company?
The median ROA % among Forest Products companies is 0.95, based on 288 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Boise Cascade Co's current ROA % of 2.17% is 128.4% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Boise Cascade Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median ROA % is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boise Cascade Co's current ROA % is 2.17%, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 7.51. 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 $77.34 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.17%, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 7.51 and 128.4% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.95. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boise Cascade Co (BCC), the current ROA % is 2.17% 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 $77.34 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of $100.47.
GuruFocus considers Boise Cascade Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BCC:
ROA %: 2.17% (71% below median its 10-year median of 7.51)
GF Value™: $100.47 vs. price of $77.34 (23% below fair value)
Industry Position: 128.4% above the Forest Products median (#80 of 288)
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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