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Richard Sloan from the University of Michigan was first to document what is referred to as the "accrual anomaly". His 1996 paper found that shares of companies with small or negative accruals vastly outperform (+10%) those of companies with large ones.
Builders FirstSource's Sloan Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.36%.
As of Mar. 2026, Builders FirstSource has a Sloan Ratio of -2.36%, indicating the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.
Builders FirstSource (NYSE:BLDR) Sloan Ratio % Explanation
A former University of Michigan researcher, Richard Sloan's 1996 paper found that shares of companies with small or negative accruals vastly outperform (+10%) those of companies with large ones. In fact, for the 40-year period between 1962 and 2001, buying the lowest accrual companies and shorting the highest accrual companies resulted in an average annual compounded return of 18%, more than double the S&P 500's 7.4% annual return over the same period.
If the Sloan Ratio is between -10% and 10%, the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.
If the Sloan Ratio is less than between -25% and -10% on the negative side, and between 10% and 25% on the positive side, this is a warning stage of accrual build up.
If the Sloan Ratio is less than -25% or greater than 25%, and this ratio is consistent over several quarters or even years, be careful. Earnings are highly likely to be made up of accruals.
As of Mar. 2026, Builders FirstSource has a Sloan Ratio of -2.36%, indicating the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.
Builders FirstSource Sloan Ratio % Related Terms
Builders FirstSource Sloan Ratio % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Builders FirstSource's Sloan Ratio % 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 Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Builders FirstSource's Sloan Ratio %, along with its competitors' market caps and Sloan Ratio % 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 Sloan Ratio % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Builders FirstSource's Sloan Ratio % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Builders FirstSource's Sloan Ratio % falls into.
Earnings contain a lot of non cash earnings which is called accruals. The Sloan ratio is a way to identify firms with low non-cash or accrual-derived earnings relative to their cash flow.
Builders FirstSource's Sloan Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Builders FirstSource's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 185.031 (Jun. 2025 ) + 122.384 (Sep. 2025 ) + 31.48 (Dec. 2025 ) + -47.414 (Mar. 2026 ) = $291 Mil.
Builders FirstSource's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 341.04 (Jun. 2025 ) + 547.724 (Sep. 2025 ) + 194.794 (Dec. 2025 ) + 87.454 (Mar. 2026 ) = $1,171 Mil.
Builders FirstSource's Cash Flow from Investing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was -147.417 (Jun. 2025 ) + -102.495 (Sep. 2025 ) + -305.206 (Dec. 2025 ) + -57.847 (Mar. 2026 ) = $-613 Mil.
* 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 (BLDR) has a Sloan Ratio % of -2.36% as of Mar. 2026. Sloan ratio measures earnings quality based on the amount of accruals. View historical data on Builders FirstSource and its competitors.
Is Builders FirstSource's Sloan Ratio % too high?
Builders FirstSource's current Sloan Ratio % is -2.36%. Overall, Builders FirstSource has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Builders FirstSource's Sloan Ratio % compare to AAON and AWI?
Builders FirstSource's Sloan Ratio % of -2.36% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Sloan Ratio % for a Construction company?
A good Sloan Ratio % depends on the Construction industry context. However, Sloan Ratio % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Sloan Ratio % mean?
A high Sloan Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Sloan ratio measures earnings quality based on the amount of accruals. View historical data on Builders FirstSource and its competitors. Builders FirstSource's current Sloan Ratio % is -2.36%. 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 (BLDR) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $133.64, compared to a current price of $66.01 — trading 50.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Sloan Ratio % is -2.36%. Builders FirstSource's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Sloan Ratio % calculated?
Sloan Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Builders FirstSource (BLDR), the current Sloan Ratio % is -2.36% 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 (BLDR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Builders FirstSource stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $66.01 is trading 50.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $133.64.
GuruFocus considers Builders FirstSource to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BLDR:
Sloan Ratio %: -2.36%
GF Value™: $133.64 vs. price of $66.01 (50.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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