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Boise Cascade CoBCC +2.94%72 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.70 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 1.80. GuruFocus rates BCC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $100.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 138 Forest Products companies, Boise Cascade Co ranks worse than 52.9% on this metric.
Boise Cascade Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.70.
The historical rank and industry rank for Boise Cascade Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
BCC'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36 Med: 1.8 Max: 4.31
Current: 2.7
During the past 13 years, Boise Cascade Co's highest Yield on Cost was 4.31. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 1.80.
BCC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 52.9% of 138
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 3.165
vs BCC: 2.70
Boise Cascade Co (NYSE:BCC) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Boise Cascade Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
BCC vs UFPI, JCTC, SSD: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Boise Cascade Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Boise Cascade Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boise Cascade Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Boise Cascade Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Boise Cascade Co (BCC) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.70 as of Jul. 15, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Boise Cascade Co and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 1.80. Over the past decade, Boise Cascade Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.36 to 4.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Boise Cascade Co ranks #73 out of 138 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 52.9%.
Is Boise Cascade Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Boise Cascade Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.70 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 1.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 4.31. The Forest Products industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.17. Boise Cascade Co's value of 2.70 is 14.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boise Cascade Co ranks #73 out of 138 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Boise Cascade Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boise Cascade Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to UFPI and JCTC?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Boise Cascade Co ranks #73 out of 138 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Boise Cascade Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.17. Boise Cascade Co's value of 2.70 is 14.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Boise Cascade Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.36 to 4.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.80 vs. the industry median of 3.17, Boise Cascade Co 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Forest Products company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Forest Products companies is 3.17, based on 138 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Boise Cascade Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.70 is 14.7% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Boise Cascade Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boise Cascade Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.70, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 1.80. 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 $100.97, compared to a current price of $76.27 — trading 24.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.70, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 1.80 and 14.7% below the Forest Products industry median of 3.17. Boise Cascade Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boise Cascade Co (BCC), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.70 as of Jul. 15, 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 $76.27 is trading 24.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $100.97.
GuruFocus considers Boise Cascade Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BCC:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.70 (50% above median its 10-year median of 1.80)
GF Value™: $100.97 vs. price of $76.27 (24.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.7% below the Forest Products median (#73 of 138)
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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