Core Viewpoint - Boise Cascade Company (NYSE:BCC) is facing challenges due to its connection to the housing market, which is currently underperforming. The company is considered too leveraged to a specific segment of the market, making it less favorable compared to larger home improvement retailers, especially in the context of potential Federal Reserve rate cuts [1]. Group 1: Company Overview - Boise Cascade Company manufactures engineered wood products and plywood, and distributes building materials such as lumber, siding, roofing, and millwork [2]. - Third Avenue Management has initiated new positions in Boise Cascade Company, indicating interest in the building materials distributor and manufacturer [2].

Financial Performance - The company's total shareholder return was 347% in the five years ending December 2024[4] - The company's last twelve months (LTM) revenue was $6.6 billion[4] - The company's revenue compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2019 to LTM is 7%[4] - The Wood Products division's LTM revenue was $1.78 billion with a 15.1% LTM EBITDA margin, up from 8.8% in 2019[40] - The Building Materials Distribution (BMD) division's LTM revenue was $6.1 billion, with an 8.8% CAGR from IPO in 2013 to LTM[49] Capital Allocation and Share Growth - The company has invested $1.58 billion in the company via M&A/Capex and $1.35 billion in shareholder returns since 2019[4] - The company's sales per housing start have grown at a 5% CAGR[32] - The company's laminated veneer lumber (LVL) market share is 40% of industry production, and I-joist market share is 37% of industry production[41] Market Position and Strategy - Independent pro dealers account for 49% of the company's customer segments[36] - Engineered Wood Products (EWP) account for 62% of the Wood Products division's LTM sales[41] - General line products account for 43% of the Building Materials Distribution (BMD) division's LTM sales[50]