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Builders FirstSource's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Builders FirstSource's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
BLDR's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 3.43 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
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.
Builders FirstSource 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
BLDR vs AAON, OC, SPXC: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Builders FirstSource'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.
Builders FirstSource 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Builders FirstSource's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Builders FirstSource's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
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.
Builders FirstSource (BLDR) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 14, 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 Builders FirstSource and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Builders FirstSource ranks #999999 out of 1015 companies in the Construction industry.
Is Builders FirstSource's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Builders FirstSource's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Builders FirstSource ranks #999999 out of 1015 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Builders FirstSource has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Builders FirstSource's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to AAON and OC?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Builders FirstSource ranks #999999 out of 1015 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Builders FirstSource in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.43. 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 Construction company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Construction companies is 3.43, based on 1,015 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. 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 Builders FirstSource and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Builders FirstSource's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. 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 $133.72, compared to a current price of $75.53 — trading 43.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Builders FirstSource's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 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 Builders FirstSource (BLDR), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 14, 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 $75.53 is trading 43.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $133.72.
GuruFocus considers Builders FirstSource to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BLDR:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: $133.72 vs. price of $75.53 (43.5% 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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