Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Builders FirstSource, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR) has returned -19.98% so far this year and -34.10% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, BLDR has achieved an annualized return of 21.85%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 28, 2005, BLDR's average daily return is +0.12%, while the average monthly return is +2.17%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.7 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Apr 2015 with a return of +91.3%, while the worst month was Nov 2008 at -69.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, BLDR closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 13, 2015 with a return of +67.7%, while the worst single day was Nov 19, 2008 at -46.0%.

Builders FirstSource, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 12.56%, beta of 1.78, and R² of 0.27 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 29, 2005.

• This stock captured 224.31% of S&P 500 Index gains and 178.63% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.27 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

BLDR ranks 12 for risk / return — in the bottom 12% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Builders FirstSource, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Builders FirstSource, Inc. was 96.78%, occurring on Dec 1, 2008. Recovery took 2767 trading sessions.

The current Builders FirstSource, Inc. drawdown is 61.00%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Builders FirstSource, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Builders FirstSource, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Building Products & Equipment industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.