BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE INC (BLDR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:BLDR • US12008R1077
88.37 USD
-2.74 (-3.01%)
Last: Mar 12, 2026, 12:28 PM
This BLDR fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BLDR. BLDR was compared to 42 industry peers in the Building Products industry. BLDR has an average financial health and profitability rating. BLDR has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. BLDR Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- BLDR had positive earnings in the past year.
- BLDR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years BLDR has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years BLDR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- BLDR's Return On Assets of 3.87% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BLDR outperforms 40.48% of its industry peers.
- BLDR has a Return On Equity (10.00%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.62%, BLDR is doing worse than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- BLDR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.95%. This is above the industry average of 11.91%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (13.95%) for BLDR is well above the current ROIC(6.62%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.87% | ||
| ROE | 10% | ||
| ROIC | 6.62% |
ROA(3y)9.58%
ROA(5y)14.16%
ROE(3y)22.55%
ROE(5y)31.79%
ROIC(3y)13.95%
ROIC(5y)19.93%
1.3 Margins
- BLDR's Profit Margin of 2.86% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BLDR outperforms 40.48% of its industry peers.
- BLDR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- BLDR has a Operating Margin of 5.18%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BLDR underperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BLDR has declined.
- With a Gross Margin value of 30.39%, BLDR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BLDR has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.86% | ||
| GM | 30.39% |
OM growth 3Y-32.17%
OM growth 5Y-4.02%
PM growth 3Y-38.13%
PM growth 5Y-4.83%
GM growth 3Y-3.75%
GM growth 5Y3.19%
2. BLDR Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- BLDR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- BLDR has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for BLDR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BLDR has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- BLDR has an Altman-Z score of 2.62. This is not the best score and indicates that BLDR is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- BLDR has a Altman-Z score (2.62) which is in line with its industry peers.
- BLDR has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.21. This is a neutral value as BLDR would need 5.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.21, BLDR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- BLDR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.02. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.02, BLDR is doing worse than 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.62 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC9.82%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.86 indicates that BLDR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.86, BLDR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.16 indicates that BLDR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- BLDR has a Quick ratio (1.16) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. BLDR Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- BLDR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -40.24%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 17.40% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, BLDR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.38% in the last year.
- BLDR shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.16% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-40.24%
EPS 3Y-28.14%
EPS 5Y17.4%
EPS Q2Q%-51.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.38%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.57%
Revenue growth 5Y12.16%
Sales Q2Q%2.37%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.13% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- BLDR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.80% yearly.
EPS Next Y-13.34%
EPS Next 2Y6.04%
EPS Next 3Y9.44%
EPS Next 5Y9.13%
Revenue Next Year-1.4%
Revenue Next 2Y2.08%
Revenue Next 3Y3.57%
Revenue Next 5Y3.8%
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. BLDR Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- BLDR is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.83.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BLDR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BLDR is cheaper than 73.81% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BLDR to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.15), we can say BLDR is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.80, which indicates a correct valuation of BLDR.
- 69.05% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BLDR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- BLDR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.27.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BLDR is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BLDR indicates a rather cheap valuation: BLDR is cheaper than 80.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.41 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.74
EPS Next 2Y6.04%
EPS Next 3Y9.44%
5. BLDR Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- BLDR does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
BLDR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:BLDR (3/12/2026, 12:28:08 PM)
88.37
-2.74 (-3.01%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryBuilding Products
Earnings (Last)02-17 2026-02-17/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29
Inst Owners96.29%
Inst Owner Change-5.25%
Ins Owners2.49%
Ins Owner Change0.11%
Market Cap9.77B
Revenue(TTM)15.19B
Net Income(TTM)435.20M
Analysts72.26
Price Target131.26 (48.53%)
Short Float %4.37%
Short Ratio2.25
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.45%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.6%
Max EPS beat(2)12.49%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.94%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.6%
Max EPS beat(4)12.49%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)6.47%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)20.34%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)32.8%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.31%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.82%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.31%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.56%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.6%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.22%
PT rev (1m)-1.97%
PT rev (3m)-4.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-53.66%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-55.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.76%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.8 | ||
| P/S | 0.64 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.46 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.04 | ||
| P/B | 2.25 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.41 |
EPS(TTM)6.89
EY7.8%
EPS(NY)5.97
Fwd EY6.76%
FCF(TTM)7.71
FCFY8.73%
OCF(TTM)10.99
OCFY12.44%
SpS137.34
BVpS39.35
TBVpS-8.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.74
Graham Number78.1
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.87% | ||
| ROE | 10% | ||
| ROCE | 8.14% | ||
| ROIC | 6.62% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.75% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.37% | ||
| OM | 5.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.86% | ||
| GM | 30.39% | ||
| FCFM | 5.62% |
ROA(3y)9.58%
ROA(5y)14.16%
ROE(3y)22.55%
ROE(5y)31.79%
ROIC(3y)13.95%
ROIC(5y)19.93%
ROICexc(3y)14.13%
ROICexc(5y)20.13%
ROICexgc(3y)32.17%
ROICexgc(5y)46.7%
ROCE(3y)17.15%
ROCE(5y)24.51%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-43.15%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-9.26%
ROICexc growth 3Y-42.43%
ROICexc growth 5Y-16.42%
OM growth 3Y-32.17%
OM growth 5Y-4.02%
PM growth 3Y-38.13%
PM growth 5Y-4.83%
GM growth 3Y-3.75%
GM growth 5Y3.19%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.35
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.21 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.21 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 61.31% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.39% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.02 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.24% | ||
| Profit Quality | 196.07% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.62 |
F-Score5
WACC9.82%
ROIC/WACC0.67
Cap/Depr(3y)71.45%
Cap/Depr(5y)64.89%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.5%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.03%
Profit Quality(3y)151.11%
Profit Quality(5y)131.95%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-40.24%
EPS 3Y-28.14%
EPS 5Y17.4%
EPS Q2Q%-51.52%
EPS Next Y-13.34%
EPS Next 2Y6.04%
EPS Next 3Y9.44%
EPS Next 5Y9.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.38%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.57%
Revenue growth 5Y12.16%
Sales Q2Q%2.37%
Revenue Next Year-1.4%
Revenue Next 2Y2.08%
Revenue Next 3Y3.57%
Revenue Next 5Y3.8%
EBIT growth 1Y-50.7%
EBIT growth 3Y-40.7%
EBIT growth 5Y7.65%
EBIT Next Year34.93%
EBIT Next 3Y19.17%
EBIT Next 5Y16.67%
FCF growth 1Y-42.81%
FCF growth 3Y-36.03%
FCF growth 5Y41.96%
OCF growth 1Y-35.07%
OCF growth 3Y-30.35%
OCF growth 5Y36.13%
BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE INC / BLDR FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BLDR.
What is the valuation status of BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE INC (BLDR) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE INC (BLDR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE INC?
BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE INC (BLDR) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for BLDR stock?
The financial health rating of BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE INC (BLDR) is 4 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE INC (BLDR) is expected to decline by -13.34% in the next year.