BOISE CASCADE CO (BCC)
US09739D1000 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, BCC scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BCC was compared to 48 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. BCC scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. BCC is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BCC was profitable.
In the past year BCC had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years BCC has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BCC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.77%, BCC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.58% of the companies in the same industry.
BCC's Return On Equity of 19.07% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCC outperforms 77.08% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 13.88%, BCC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.42% of the companies in the same industry.
BCC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 28.73%. This is significantly above the industry average of 9.74%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (13.88%) for BCC is well below the 3 year average (28.73%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that BCC had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.77% | ||
| ROE | 19.07% | ||
| ROIC | 13.88% |
ROA(3y)22.72%
ROA(5y)16.37%
ROE(3y)38.79%
ROE(5y)29.7%
ROIC(3y)28.73%
ROIC(5y)22.3%
1.3 Margins
BCC has a Profit Margin of 5.95%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCC outperforms 64.58% of its industry peers.
BCC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BCC has a Operating Margin (7.62%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCC has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 20.10%, BCC is doing worse than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BCC has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.95% | ||
| GM | 20.1% |
OM growth 3Y14.07%
OM growth 5Y32.83%
PM growth 3Y30.31%
PM growth 5Y76.72%
GM growth 3Y6.81%
GM growth 5Y8.7%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
BCC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
BCC has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BCC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BCC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.86 indicates that BCC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BCC's Altman-Z score of 5.86 is amongst the best of the industry. BCC outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCC is 1.84, which is an excellent value as it means it would take BCC, only 1.84 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCC (1.84) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22 indicates that BCC is not too dependend on debt financing.
BCC has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.22) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.86 |
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC11.15%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.13 indicates that BCC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BCC (3.13) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
BCC has a Quick Ratio of 1.90. This is a normal value and indicates that BCC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BCC's Quick ratio of 1.90 is amongst the best of the industry. BCC outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.9 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BCC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -19.08%.
Measured over the past years, BCC shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 67.11% on average per year.
BCC shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.31%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.48% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.08%
EPS 3Y37.13%
EPS 5Y67.11%
EPS Q2Q%-34.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.31%
Revenue growth 3Y7.69%
Revenue growth 5Y6.48%
Sales Q2Q%-6.58%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -1.08% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, BCC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.22% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-20.26%
EPS Next 2Y-6.87%
EPS Next 3Y-1.08%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.65%
Revenue Next 2Y1.65%
Revenue Next 3Y2.22%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.01, which indicates a correct valuation of BCC.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.73, BCC is valued rather cheaply.
BCC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.68.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCC indicates a rather cheap valuation: BCC is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.83, BCC is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.68 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCC is valued cheaper than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.63 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCC has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.18
EPS Next 2Y-6.87%
EPS Next 3Y-1.08%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BCC has a yearly dividend return of 0.68%, which is pretty low.
BCC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.86.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, BCC's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.68% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 46.28%!
BCC has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
BCC has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)46.28%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
BCC pays out 105.21% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of BCC has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP105.21%
EPS Next 2Y-6.87%
EPS Next 3Y-1.08%
BOISE CASCADE CO
NYSE:BCC (12/20/2024, 8:04:00 PM)
After market: 120 -2.75 (-2.24%)122.75
-0.26 (-0.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners100.9%
Inst Owner Change-2.92%
Ins Owners0.85%
Ins Owner Change-0.11%
Market Cap4.71B
Analysts70.91
Price Target149.09 (21.46%)
Short Float %2.74%
Short Ratio4.44
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.68% |
Dividend Growth(5Y)46.28%
DP105.21%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.21%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.71%
Max EPS beat(2)5.12%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.65%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.42%
Max EPS beat(4)12.6%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)12.63%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)20.13%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)19.94%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.4%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.48%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.69%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.21%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.6%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.16%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.57%
PT rev (1m)1.79%
PT rev (3m)5.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-22.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.66%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.68 | ||
| P/S | 0.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.24 | ||
| P/B | 2.22 | ||
| P/tB | 2.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.63 |
EPS(TTM)10.22
EY8.33%
EPS(NY)10.51
Fwd EY8.56%
FCF(TTM)6.72
FCFY5.48%
OCF(TTM)13.28
OCFY10.82%
SpS177.11
BVpS55.3
TBVpS46.21
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.18
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.77% | ||
| ROE | 19.07% | ||
| ROCE | 18.53% | ||
| ROIC | 13.88% | ||
| ROICexc | 19.07% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.01% | ||
| OM | 7.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.95% | ||
| GM | 20.1% | ||
| FCFM | 3.8% |
ROA(3y)22.72%
ROA(5y)16.37%
ROE(3y)38.79%
ROE(5y)29.7%
ROIC(3y)28.73%
ROIC(5y)22.3%
ROICexc(3y)45.69%
ROICexc(5y)34.28%
ROICexgc(3y)52.64%
ROICexgc(5y)39%
ROCE(3y)38.36%
ROCE(5y)29.77%
ROICexcg growth 3Y4.6%
ROICexcg growth 5Y28.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.11%
ROICexc growth 5Y24.69%
OM growth 3Y14.07%
OM growth 5Y32.83%
PM growth 3Y30.31%
PM growth 5Y76.72%
GM growth 3Y6.81%
GM growth 5Y8.7%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.98
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.84 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.71 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 168.56% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.7% | ||
| Interest Coverage | -440.37 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.37% | ||
| Profit Quality | 63.76% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.86 |
F-Score5
WACC11.15%
ROIC/WACC1.24
Cap/Depr(3y)132.67%
Cap/Depr(5y)116.03%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.95%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.82%
Profit Quality(3y)94.78%
Profit Quality(5y)121.73%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.08%
EPS 3Y37.13%
EPS 5Y67.11%
EPS Q2Q%-34.92%
EPS Next Y-20.26%
EPS Next 2Y-6.87%
EPS Next 3Y-1.08%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.31%
Revenue growth 3Y7.69%
Revenue growth 5Y6.48%
Sales Q2Q%-6.58%
Revenue Next Year-1.65%
Revenue Next 2Y1.65%
Revenue Next 3Y2.22%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-21.32%
EBIT growth 3Y22.85%
EBIT growth 5Y41.44%
EBIT Next Year-1.11%
EBIT Next 3Y4.22%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-69.16%
FCF growth 3Y29.95%
FCF growth 5Y41.37%
OCF growth 1Y-46.53%
OCF growth 3Y32.65%
OCF growth 5Y33.26%