POTLATCHDELTIC CORP (PCH) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:PCH - US7376301039 - REIT
40.64 USD
+1.19 (+3.02%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to PCH. PCH was compared to 30 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. PCH scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. PCH is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PCH had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PCH had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years PCH has been profitable.
In the past 5 years PCH always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 1.31%, PCH is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
PCH has a Return On Equity of 2.17%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PCH underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.67%, PCH is not doing good in the industry: 70.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PCH is in line with the industry average of 4.81%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.31% | ||
| ROE | 2.17% | ||
| ROIC | 1.67% |
ROA(3y)3.96%
ROA(5y)7.12%
ROE(3y)6.23%
ROE(5y)11.85%
ROIC(3y)4.14%
ROIC(5y)8.06%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.94%, PCH is doing worse than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PCH has declined.
PCH has a worse Operating Margin (5.90%) than 86.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PCH has declined.
The Gross Margin of PCH (13.79%) is worse than 83.33% of its industry peers.
PCH's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.94% | ||
| GM | 13.8% |
OM growth 3Y-57.6%
OM growth 5Y-21.57%
PM growth 3Y-59.79%
PM growth 5Y-21.1%
GM growth 3Y-38.22%
GM growth 5Y-8.97%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PCH is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PCH has less shares outstanding
PCH has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
PCH has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.61, we must say that PCH is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
PCH has a better Altman-Z score (1.61) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PCH is 12.23, which is on the high side as it means it would take PCH, 12.23 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 12.23, PCH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
PCH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
PCH has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.48) than 86.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.61 |
ROIC/WACC0.24
WACC6.96%
2.3 Liquidity
PCH has a Current Ratio of 1.13. This is a normal value and indicates that PCH is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.13, PCH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.75 indicates that PCH may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of PCH (0.75) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PCH shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 308.65%, which is quite impressive.
PCH shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -21.34% yearly.
PCH shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.71%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.13% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)308.65%
EPS 3Y-64.41%
EPS 5Y-21.34%
EPS Q2Q%800%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.71%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.4%
Revenue growth 5Y5.13%
Sales Q2Q%23.14%
3.2 Future
PCH is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 64.10% yearly.
PCH is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.05% yearly.
EPS Next Y150.44%
EPS Next 2Y91.95%
EPS Next 3Y64.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.39%
Revenue Next 2Y3.47%
Revenue Next 3Y3.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 47.81 indicates a quite expensive valuation of PCH.
60.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than PCH, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.13. PCH is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 39.39, the valuation of PCH can be described as expensive.
PCH's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
PCH is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 47.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 39.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PCH is valued a bit more expensive than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PCH is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PCH's earnings are expected to grow with 64.10% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y91.95%
EPS Next 3Y64.1%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.62%, PCH is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.97, PCH is paying slightly less dividend.
PCH's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.62% |
5.2 History
The dividend of PCH has a limited annual growth rate of 2.43%.
PCH has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of PCH decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.43%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
338.69% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PCH. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
PCH's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP338.69%
EPS Next 2Y91.95%
EPS Next 3Y64.1%
NASDAQ:PCH (11/6/2025, 11:48:08 AM)
40.64
+1.19 (+3.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners95.08%
Inst Owner Change0.06%
Ins Owners1.59%
Ins Owner Change1.8%
Market Cap3.14B
Revenue(TTM)1.06B
Net Income(TTM)41.66M
Analysts80
Price Target51.51 (26.75%)
Short Float %2.03%
Short Ratio2.55
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.62% |
Yearly Dividend1.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.43%
DP338.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)30.77%
Min EPS beat(2)-22.8%
Max EPS beat(2)84.33%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)138.72%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.8%
Max EPS beat(4)332.11%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)50.77%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)28.77%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)22.85%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.78%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.52%
Max Revenue beat(2)9.04%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)3.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.04%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.45%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)3%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.63%
PT rev (1m)-1.22%
PT rev (3m)-0.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-13.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-19.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.55%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.81%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.57%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 47.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 39.39 | ||
| P/S | 2.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.4 | ||
| P/B | 1.63 | ||
| P/tB | 1.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.88 |
EPS(TTM)0.85
EY2.09%
EPS(NY)1.03
Fwd EY2.54%
FCF(TTM)1.11
FCFY2.72%
OCF(TTM)2.09
OCFY5.15%
SpS13.67
BVpS24.87
TBVpS24.7
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number21.81
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.31% | ||
| ROE | 2.17% | ||
| ROCE | 2.11% | ||
| ROIC | 1.67% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.72% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.73% | ||
| OM | 5.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.94% | ||
| GM | 13.8% | ||
| FCFM | 8.1% |
ROA(3y)3.96%
ROA(5y)7.12%
ROE(3y)6.23%
ROE(5y)11.85%
ROIC(3y)4.14%
ROIC(5y)8.06%
ROICexc(3y)4.57%
ROICexc(5y)9.07%
ROICexgc(3y)4.61%
ROICexgc(5y)9.16%
ROCE(3y)5.24%
ROCE(5y)10.2%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-64.93%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-23.51%
ROICexc growth 3Y-64.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y-23.44%
OM growth 3Y-57.6%
OM growth 5Y-21.57%
PM growth 3Y-59.79%
PM growth 5Y-21.1%
GM growth 3Y-38.22%
GM growth 5Y-8.97%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.33
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.23 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.46 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 72.58% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.22% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 96.66% | ||
| Profit Quality | 205.43% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.61 |
F-Score7
WACC6.96%
ROIC/WACC0.24
Cap/Depr(3y)84.43%
Cap/Depr(5y)74.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.55%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.71%
Profit Quality(3y)214.85%
Profit Quality(5y)185.66%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)308.65%
EPS 3Y-64.41%
EPS 5Y-21.34%
EPS Q2Q%800%
EPS Next Y150.44%
EPS Next 2Y91.95%
EPS Next 3Y64.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.71%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.4%
Revenue growth 5Y5.13%
Sales Q2Q%23.14%
Revenue Next Year3.39%
Revenue Next 2Y3.47%
Revenue Next 3Y3.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y91.16%
EBIT growth 3Y-60.73%
EBIT growth 5Y-17.55%
EBIT Next Year890.69%
EBIT Next 3Y129%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-38.73%
FCF growth 3Y-39.45%
FCF growth 5Y3.93%
OCF growth 1Y-14.82%
OCF growth 3Y-28%
OCF growth 5Y6.26%
POTLATCHDELTIC CORP / PCH FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of POTLATCHDELTIC CORP (PCH) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to PCH.
What is the valuation status for PCH stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to POTLATCHDELTIC CORP (PCH). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of PCH stock?
POTLATCHDELTIC CORP (PCH) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for PCH stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for POTLATCHDELTIC CORP (PCH) is 47.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.63.
What is the financial health of POTLATCHDELTIC CORP (PCH) stock?
The financial health rating of POTLATCHDELTIC CORP (PCH) is 4 / 10.