BlueLinx (BXC) Competitors

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BXC vs. UFPI, BCC, BLD, BLDR, and FBIN

Should you buy BlueLinx stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares BlueLinx with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with BlueLinx include UFP Industries (UFPI), Boise Cascade (BCC), TopBuild (BLD), Builders FirstSource (BLDR), and Fortune Brands Innovations (FBIN).

How does BlueLinx compare to UFP Industries?

UFP Industries (NASDAQ:UFPI) and BlueLinx (NYSE:BXC) are both construction companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, media sentiment and valuation.

In the previous week, UFP Industries had 1 more articles in the media than BlueLinx. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for UFP Industries and 1 mentions for BlueLinx. BlueLinx's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat UFP Industries' score of -0.12 indicating that BlueLinx is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
UFP Industries	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
BlueLinx	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

UFP Industries has a beta of 1.29, meaning that its stock price is 29% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BlueLinx has a beta of 1.48, meaning that its stock price is 48% more volatile than the broader market.

UFP Industries has higher revenue and earnings than BlueLinx. BlueLinx is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than UFP Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
UFP Industries	$6.32B	0.71	$294.79M	$4.58	17.29
BlueLinx	$2.95B	0.12	$220K	-$0.52	N/A

81.8% of UFP Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.8% of BlueLinx shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.5% of UFP Industries shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.6% of BlueLinx shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

UFP Industries presently has a consensus target price of $105.40, indicating a potential upside of 33.13%. BlueLinx has a consensus target price of $71.50, indicating a potential upside of 52.65%. Given BlueLinx's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe BlueLinx is more favorable than UFP Industries.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
UFP Industries	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
BlueLinx	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

UFP Industries has a net margin of 4.31% compared to BlueLinx's net margin of -0.14%. UFP Industries' return on equity of 8.50% beat BlueLinx's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
UFP Industries	4.31%	8.50%	6.55%
BlueLinx	-0.14%	-0.30%	-0.12%

Summary

UFP Industries beats BlueLinx on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BlueLinx compare to Boise Cascade?

Boise Cascade (NYSE:BCC) and BlueLinx (NYSE:BXC) are both construction companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership and profitability.

Boise Cascade has a net margin of 1.73% compared to BlueLinx's net margin of -0.14%. Boise Cascade's return on equity of 5.55% beat BlueLinx's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Boise Cascade	1.73%	5.55%	3.46%
BlueLinx	-0.14%	-0.30%	-0.12%

In the previous week, Boise Cascade had 4 more articles in the media than BlueLinx. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Boise Cascade and 1 mentions for BlueLinx. Boise Cascade's average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat BlueLinx's score of 0.00 indicating that Boise Cascade is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Boise Cascade	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
BlueLinx	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Boise Cascade has a beta of 1.15, indicating that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BlueLinx has a beta of 1.48, indicating that its stock price is 48% more volatile than the broader market.

Boise Cascade has higher revenue and earnings than BlueLinx. BlueLinx is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Boise Cascade, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Boise Cascade	$6.40B	0.36	$132.84M	$2.96	22.16
BlueLinx	$2.95B	0.12	$220K	-$0.52	N/A

Boise Cascade presently has a consensus price target of $98.00, suggesting a potential upside of 49.38%. BlueLinx has a consensus price target of $71.50, suggesting a potential upside of 52.65%. Given BlueLinx's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe BlueLinx is more favorable than Boise Cascade.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Boise Cascade	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.43
BlueLinx	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

96.2% of Boise Cascade shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.8% of BlueLinx shares are held by institutional investors. 1.4% of Boise Cascade shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.6% of BlueLinx shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Boise Cascade beats BlueLinx on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BlueLinx compare to TopBuild?

BlueLinx (NYSE:BXC) and TopBuild (NYSE:BLD) are both construction companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk and media sentiment.

BlueLinx has a beta of 1.48, suggesting that its share price is 48% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, TopBuild has a beta of 1.85, suggesting that its share price is 85% more volatile than the broader market.

TopBuild has a net margin of 8.95% compared to BlueLinx's net margin of -0.14%. TopBuild's return on equity of 23.53% beat BlueLinx's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
BlueLinx	-0.14%	-0.30%	-0.12%
TopBuild	8.95%	23.53%	8.61%

In the previous week, TopBuild had 1 more articles in the media than BlueLinx. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for TopBuild and 1 mentions for BlueLinx. BlueLinx's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled TopBuild'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
BlueLinx	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
TopBuild	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

TopBuild has higher revenue and earnings than BlueLinx. BlueLinx is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than TopBuild, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
BlueLinx	$2.95B	0.12	$220K	-$0.52	N/A
TopBuild	$5.41B	2.07	$521.73M	$17.80	22.36

90.8% of BlueLinx shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.7% of TopBuild shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.6% of BlueLinx shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of TopBuild shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

BlueLinx presently has a consensus target price of $71.50, suggesting a potential upside of 52.65%. TopBuild has a consensus target price of $466.77, suggesting a potential upside of 17.29%. Given BlueLinx's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe BlueLinx is more favorable than TopBuild.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
BlueLinx	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
TopBuild	0 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.47

Summary

TopBuild beats BlueLinx on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BlueLinx compare to Builders FirstSource?

Builders FirstSource (NYSE:BLDR) and BlueLinx (NYSE:BXC) are related companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability and media sentiment.

95.5% of Builders FirstSource shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.8% of BlueLinx shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.7% of Builders FirstSource shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.6% of BlueLinx shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Builders FirstSource has a beta of 1.49, meaning that its stock price is 49% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BlueLinx has a beta of 1.48, meaning that its stock price is 48% more volatile than the broader market.

Builders FirstSource has higher revenue and earnings than BlueLinx. BlueLinx is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Builders FirstSource, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Builders FirstSource	$15.19B	0.47	$435.20M	$2.61	25.44
BlueLinx	$2.95B	0.12	$220K	-$0.52	N/A

Builders FirstSource presently has a consensus price target of $101.88, indicating a potential upside of 53.46%. BlueLinx has a consensus price target of $71.50, indicating a potential upside of 52.65%. Given Builders FirstSource's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Builders FirstSource is more favorable than BlueLinx.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Builders FirstSource	4 Sell rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.21
BlueLinx	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Builders FirstSource has a net margin of 1.97% compared to BlueLinx's net margin of -0.14%. Builders FirstSource's return on equity of 14.89% beat BlueLinx's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Builders FirstSource	1.97%	14.89%	5.52%
BlueLinx	-0.14%	-0.30%	-0.12%

In the previous week, Builders FirstSource had 14 more articles in the media than BlueLinx. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Builders FirstSource and 1 mentions for BlueLinx. Builders FirstSource's average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat BlueLinx's score of 0.00 indicating that Builders FirstSource is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Builders FirstSource	5 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
BlueLinx	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Builders FirstSource beats BlueLinx on 15 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BlueLinx compare to Fortune Brands Innovations?

BlueLinx (NYSE:BXC) and Fortune Brands Innovations (NYSE:FBIN) are related companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership and risk.

Fortune Brands Innovations has higher revenue and earnings than BlueLinx. BlueLinx is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fortune Brands Innovations, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
BlueLinx	$2.95B	0.12	$220K	-$0.52	N/A
Fortune Brands Innovations	$4.46B	0.89	$298.80M	$2.25	14.83

BlueLinx currently has a consensus price target of $71.50, suggesting a potential upside of 52.65%. Fortune Brands Innovations has a consensus price target of $51.31, suggesting a potential upside of 53.76%. Given Fortune Brands Innovations' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Fortune Brands Innovations is more favorable than BlueLinx.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
BlueLinx	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Fortune Brands Innovations	2 Sell rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.13

In the previous week, Fortune Brands Innovations had 5 more articles in the media than BlueLinx. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Fortune Brands Innovations and 1 mentions for BlueLinx. BlueLinx's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Fortune Brands Innovations' score of -0.14 indicating that BlueLinx is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
BlueLinx	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Fortune Brands Innovations	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Fortune Brands Innovations has a net margin of 6.12% compared to BlueLinx's net margin of -0.14%. Fortune Brands Innovations' return on equity of 17.72% beat BlueLinx's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
BlueLinx	-0.14%	-0.30%	-0.12%
Fortune Brands Innovations	6.12%	17.72%	6.40%

90.8% of BlueLinx shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.6% of Fortune Brands Innovations shares are held by institutional investors. 3.6% of BlueLinx shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of Fortune Brands Innovations shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

BlueLinx has a beta of 1.48, suggesting that its stock price is 48% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fortune Brands Innovations has a beta of 1.4, suggesting that its stock price is 40% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Fortune Brands Innovations beats BlueLinx on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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This chart shows the average media sentiment of NYSE and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

BXC vs. The Competition

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Metric	BlueLinx	BLDG PRD Industry	Construction Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$410.52M	$10.82B	$9.45B	$22.83B
Dividend Yield	N/A	2.30%	1.88%	4.11%
P/E Ratio	-90.08	23.71	17.15	29.48
Price / Sales	0.12	2.37	3.91	23.81
Price / Cash	10.16	15.11	16.89	24.68
Price / Book	0.59	3.00	7.22	4.61
Net Income	$220K	$282.14M	$564.47M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-3.81%	-3.13%	-3.32%	-1.37%
1 Month Performance	-21.62%	-10.87%	-4.99%	-2.44%
1 Year Performance	-32.76%	-23.26%	9.46%	21.16%

BlueLinx Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count
BXC BlueLinx	1.3628 of 5 stars	$46.84 -11.2%	$71.50 +52.6%	-33.2%	$410.52M	$2.95B	N/A	2,160
UFPI UFP Industries	4.4854 of 5 stars	$82.66 -0.5%	$105.40 +27.5%	-22.3%	$4.67B	$6.32B	18.05	13,800
BCC Boise Cascade	4.9756 of 5 stars	$68.10 -1.6%	$98.00 +43.9%	-28.1%	$2.40B	$6.40B	23.01	7,660
BLD TopBuild	3.1492 of 5 stars	$419.98 -1.1%	$466.77 +11.1%	+34.8%	$11.82B	$5.41B	23.59	14,707
BLDR Builders FirstSource	4.6936 of 5 stars	$73.27 -2.1%	$101.88 +39.0%	-43.5%	$7.88B	$15.19B	28.07	28,000

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BlueLinx (BXC) Competitors

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BlueLinx (BXC) Competitors

BXC vs. UFPI, BCC, BLD, BLDR, and FBIN

How does BlueLinx compare to UFP Industries?

Does the media prefer UFPI or BXC?

Which has more risk and volatility, UFPI or BXC?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, UFPI or BXC?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in UFPI or BXC?

Do analysts recommend UFPI or BXC?

Is UFPI or BXC more profitable?

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How does BlueLinx compare to Boise Cascade?

Is BCC or BXC more profitable?

Does the media prefer BCC or BXC?

Which has more risk and volatility, BCC or BXC?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, BCC or BXC?

Do analysts rate BCC or BXC?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in BCC or BXC?

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How does BlueLinx compare to TopBuild?

Which has more volatility and risk, BXC or BLD?

Is BXC or BLD more profitable?

Does the media favor BXC or BLD?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, BXC or BLD?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of BXC or BLD?

Do analysts rate BXC or BLD?

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How does BlueLinx compare to Builders FirstSource?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in BLDR or BXC?

Which has more risk and volatility, BLDR or BXC?

Which has better earnings & valuation, BLDR or BXC?

Do analysts rate BLDR or BXC?

Is BLDR or BXC more profitable?

Does the media refer more to BLDR or BXC?

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How does BlueLinx compare to Fortune Brands Innovations?

Which has better valuation and earnings, BXC or FBIN?

Do analysts recommend BXC or FBIN?

Does the media favor BXC or FBIN?

Is BXC or FBIN more profitable?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of BXC or FBIN?

Which has more volatility & risk, BXC or FBIN?

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