BlueLinx HoldingsNYSE: BXC

Although there was no revenue growth over the past 19 years, BXC is a fundamentally sound company with improving margins and returns. It is financially sound with a strong cash position and cash conversion ratio. It also had a good capital allocation track record and is a cash cow. A valuation of the company suggests a 30% margin of safety if certain assumptions, such as a 5% improvement in contribution margin and a 5% reduction in WACC, are met.

BlueLinx is a prominent player in the building materials distribution industry in the US, serving a wide range of customers in residential and commercial construction projects. The company has improved its financials and balance sheet, with higher gross margins, strong shareholder equity, and ample liquidity. Despite potential short-term risks from a slowing housing market, BXC's long-term outlook is favorable due to its focus on repair and remodeling, which has demonstrated lower cyclicality compared to new construction.

BlueLinx Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BXC ) Q2 2023 Results Conference Call August 2, 2023 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Gui Nebel - VP, Finance, Treasury Manager IR Shyam Reddy - President, CEO Kelly Janzen - CFO Conference Call Participants Greg Palm - Craig-Hallum Capital Group Kurt Yinger - D.A. Davidson Reuben Garner - Benchmark Company Operator Greetings, and welcome to the BlueLinx Second Quarter 2023 Results Conference Call.

BlueLinx Holdings (BXC) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.91 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.30 per share. This compares to earnings of $7.48 per share a year ago.