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Boise Cascade CoBCC -0.52%73 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.80 as of Jun. 2026, which is 600% above its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates BCC with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $103.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 125 Forest Products companies, Boise Cascade Co ranks better than 92% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Boise Cascade Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Boise Cascade Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BCC'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.5 Med: 0.4 Max: 2.8
Current: 2.8
During the past 13 years, Boise Cascade Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.80%. The lowest was -0.50%. And the median was 0.40%.
BCC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 92% of 125
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: -0.5
vs BCC: 2.80
Boise Cascade Co (NYSE:BCC) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Boise Cascade Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
BCC vs UFPI, JCTC, SSD: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Boise Cascade Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback 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.
Boise Cascade Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Boise Cascade Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boise Cascade Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Boise Cascade Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.80 mean?
Boise Cascade Co (BCC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.80 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Boise Cascade Co and its competitors. This is 600% above median its historical median of 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Boise Cascade Co ranks #10 out of 125 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 8%.
Is Boise Cascade Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Boise Cascade Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.80 is 600% above median its 10-year median of 0.40. Based on the distribution chart, Boise Cascade Co ranks #10 out of 125 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to UFPI and JCTC?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Boise Cascade Co ranks #10 out of 125 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Boise Cascade Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Forest Products company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Boise Cascade Co and its competitors. Boise Cascade Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.80, which is 600% above median its own 10-year median of 0.40. 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 $103.87, compared to a current price of $78.36 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.80, which is 600% above median its 10-year median of 0.40. Boise Cascade Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boise Cascade Co (BCC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.80 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 $78.36 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $103.87.
GuruFocus considers Boise Cascade Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BCC:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.80 (600% above median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: $103.87 vs. price of $78.36 (24.6% below fair value)
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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