BlueLinx Holdings Inc (BXC)vsQXO, Inc. (QXO)
BXC
BlueLinx Holdings Inc
$76.35
+3.43%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $641.97M
QXO
QXO, Inc.
$12.43
+1.39%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $12.08B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
QXO, Inc. generates 229% more annual revenue ($9.90B vs $3.01B). BXC leads profitability with a -0.1% profit margin vs -5.2%. QXO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.88. QXO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
BXC
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
QXO
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 50.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 70.3% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.4% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 2.4%
0.0% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -4.9% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BXC
The strongest argument for BXC centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bull Case : QXO
The strongest argument for QXO centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 70.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.88 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BXC
The primary concerns for BXC are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Market Cap.
Bear Case : QXO
The primary concerns for QXO are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BXC profiles as a turnaround stock while QXO is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
QXO carries more volatility with a beta of 2.29 — expect wider price swings.
QXO is growing revenue faster at 70.3% — sustainability is the question.
BXC generates stronger free cash flow (9M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
QXO scores higher overall (56/100 vs 53/100) and 70.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
BlueLinx Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION · USA
BlueLinx Holdings Inc. distributes residential and commercial construction products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Marietta, Georgia.
Visit Website →QXO, Inc.
INDUSTRIALS · INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION · USA
QXO, Inc. is a business application, technology, and consulting company in North America. The company is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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