Boise Cascad Llc (BCC)

Return on assets (ROA)

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net income US$ in thousands 483,656 857,658 712,486 174,979 80,925
Total assets US$ in thousands 3,458,650 3,240,510 2,572,640 1,965,720 1,693,350
ROA 13.98% 26.47% 27.69% 8.90% 4.78%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROA = Net income ÷ Total assets
= $483,656K ÷ $3,458,650K
= 13.98%

Boise Cascade Co's return on assets (ROA) has exhibited fluctuations over the five-year period from 2019 to 2023. The ROA decreased to 4.78% in 2019, indicating lower efficiency in generating profits from its assets. However, the company's ROA showed significant improvement in the following years, reaching 8.90% in 2020, 27.69% in 2021, and peaking at 26.47% in 2022. These substantial increases suggest enhanced profitability and asset utilization by the company during these years.

In 2023, Boise Cascade Co's ROA decreased to 13.98%, reflecting a decline in the efficiency of utilizing its assets to generate earnings compared to the previous year. Despite the reduction, the ROA remains at a relatively healthy level, indicating that the company is still effectively utilizing its assets to generate profits.

Overall, Boise Cascade Co's ROA performance has shown variability over the years, with a notable improvement in profitability and asset efficiency between 2020 and 2022. However, the slight decrease in ROA in 2023 may warrant further scrutiny to understand the factors influencing the company's profitability and asset utilization.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
ROA
Boise Cascad Llc
BCC
13.98%
GMS Inc
GMS
7.34%