BXC
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BlueLinx Holdings Inc. (BXC) closed at $45.34 as of 2026-03-20, trading 47.2% below its 200-week moving average of $85.83. This places BXC in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -42.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 36, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 2.4x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 1061 weeks of data, BXC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 11 times. On average, these episodes lasted 61 weeks. Historically, investors who bought BXC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +50.6%.
With a market cap of $357 million, BXC is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.7%. The stock trades at 0.6x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 13.1% over the past three years.
Over the past 20.4 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in BXC would have grown to $51, compared to $755 for the S&P 500. BXC has returned -3.2% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -55.2% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: BXC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After BXC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 11 historical episodes, buying BXC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +44.9% after 12 months (median -15.0%), compared to +15.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 36% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +90.3% vs +16.9% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment BXC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
BXC has crossed below its 200-week MA 11 times with an average 1-year return of +50.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | Jan 2006 | 7 | 9.2% | +1.7% | -45.9% |
| Jun 2006 | Jun 2006 | 2 | 5.2% | -6.0% | -52.8% |
| Jul 2006 | Apr 2007 | 40 | 24.3% | -5.2% | -49.0% |
| Apr 2007 | Dec 2012 | 294 | 86.2% | -49.4% | -48.6% |
| Apr 2013 | Apr 2013 | 1 | 8.8% | -43.4% | +85.8% |
| Apr 2013 | Jun 2017 | 215 | 79.8% | -50.8% | +70.5% |
| Aug 2017 | Sep 2017 | 3 | 1.7% | +248.2% | +356.6% |
| Oct 2017 | Nov 2017 | 7 | 18.2% | +164.2% | +371.8% |
| Nov 2019 | Aug 2020 | 40 | 79.6% | +34.6% | +167.2% |
| Sep 2020 | Sep 2020 | 2 | 7.2% | +212.6% | +162.4% |
| Feb 2025 | Ongoing | 57+ | 47.2% | Ongoing | -45.1% |
| Average | 61 | — | +50.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BXC below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, BlueLinx Holdings Inc. (BXC) is trading 47.2% below its 200-week moving average of $85.83. The current price is $45.34.
What is BXC's 200-week moving average price?
BlueLinx Holdings Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $85.83 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when BXC drops below its 200-week moving average?
BXC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 11 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +50.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 61 weeks on average.
Is BXC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about BXC as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 36. Free cash flow yield is 2.7%. Price-to-book is 0.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does BXC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 20.4 years, $100 invested in BXC would have grown to $51, compared to $755 for the S&P 500. That's -3.2% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. BXC has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20