POTLATCHDELTIC CORP (PCH) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:PCH • US7376301039
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This PCH fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. PCH Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- PCH had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year PCH had a positive cash flow from operations.
- PCH had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years PCH had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 2.02%, PCH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of 3.37%, PCH is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.39%, PCH is not doing good in the industry: 63.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- PCH had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.14%. This is in line with the industry average of 5.05%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.02% | ||
| ROE | 3.37% | ||
| ROIC | 2.39% |
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
- PCH has a Profit Margin of 5.76%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PCH underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PCH has declined.
- The Operating Margin of PCH (8.26%) is worse than 80.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PCH has declined.
- PCH has a worse Gross Margin (15.71%) than 76.67% of its industry peers.
- PCH's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.76% | ||
| GM | 15.71% |
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. PCH Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- PCH has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, PCH has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, PCH has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for PCH is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- PCH has an Altman-Z score of 1.77. This is a bad value and indicates that PCH is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- PCH has a Altman-Z score of 1.77. This is amongst the best in the industry. PCH outperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
- PCH has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.29. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as PCH would need 7.29 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- PCH has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.29. This is amongst the best in the industry. PCH outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- PCH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53. This is a neutral value indicating PCH is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of PCH (0.53) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.77 |
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC7.07%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.96 indicates that PCH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of PCH (1.96) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
- PCH has a Quick Ratio of 1.26. This is a normal value and indicates that PCH is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- PCH's Quick ratio of 1.26 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PCH outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.26 |
3. PCH Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 308.65% over the past year.
- 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 5.40%.
- 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)5.4%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.4%
Revenue growth 5Y5.13%
Sales Q2Q%23.14%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 81.59% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- Based on estimates for the next years, PCH will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.55% on average per year.
EPS Next Y122.92%
EPS Next 2Y78.37%
EPS Next 3Y81.59%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.3%
Revenue Next 2Y1.68%
Revenue Next 3Y3.55%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. PCH Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 49.09 indicates a quite expensive valuation of PCH.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PCH is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.71. PCH is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
- PCH is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 46.84.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as PCH.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.83. PCH is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 49.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 46.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- PCH's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. PCH is more expensive than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- 63.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PCH, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- PCH's 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 81.59% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y78.37%
EPS Next 3Y81.59%
5. PCH Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- PCH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.31%, which is a nice return.
- PCH's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 5.49.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, PCH pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.31% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of PCH has a limited annual growth rate of 2.43%.
- PCH has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
- 218.54% 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.
DP218.54%
EPS Next 2Y78.37%
EPS Next 3Y81.59%
PCH Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
41.73
+0.02 (+0.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)02-02 2026-02-02/amc
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27
Inst Owners93.9%
Inst Owner Change-1.72%
Ins Owners1.62%
Ins Owner Change-223.13%
Market Cap3.23B
Revenue(TTM)1.12B
Net Income(TTM)64.25M
Analysts71.67
Price Target48.79 (16.92%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.31% |
Yearly Dividend1.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.43%
DP218.54%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)9.74%
Min EPS beat(2)-22.8%
Max EPS beat(2)42.29%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)108.98%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.8%
Max EPS beat(4)332.11%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)49.92%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)33.19%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)25.57%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.6%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.52%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.98%
Min Revenue beat(4)2.69%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.04%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.98%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.07%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.05%
PT rev (1m)-1.12%
PT rev (3m)-5.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-62.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-630.93%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.45%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 49.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 46.84 | ||
| P/S | 2.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.04 | ||
| P/B | 1.69 | ||
| P/tB | 1.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.17 |
EPS(TTM)0.85
EY2.04%
EPS(NY)0.89
Fwd EY2.13%
FCF(TTM)1.86
FCFY4.46%
OCF(TTM)2.6
OCFY6.24%
SpS14.43
BVpS24.68
TBVpS24.52
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number21.73
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.02% | ||
| ROE | 3.37% | ||
| ROCE | 3.03% | ||
| ROIC | 2.39% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.46% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.47% | ||
| OM | 8.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.76% | ||
| GM | 15.71% | ||
| FCFM | 12.91% |
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.35
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.29 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.14 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 54.06% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.12% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 101.69% | ||
| Profit Quality | 224.15% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.77 |
F-Score8
WACC7.07%
ROIC/WACC0.34
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 Y122.92%
EPS Next 2Y78.37%
EPS Next 3Y81.59%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.4%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.4%
Revenue growth 5Y5.13%
Sales Q2Q%23.14%
Revenue Next Year3.3%
Revenue Next 2Y1.68%
Revenue Next 3Y3.55%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y363.32%
EBIT growth 3Y-60.73%
EBIT growth 5Y-17.55%
EBIT Next Year817.53%
EBIT Next 3Y134.19%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y65.12%
FCF growth 3Y-39.45%
FCF growth 5Y3.93%
OCF growth 1Y33.39%
OCF growth 3Y-28%
OCF growth 5Y6.26%
POTLATCHDELTIC CORP / PCH Fundamental Analysis 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 of POTLATCHDELTIC CORP (PCH) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to POTLATCHDELTIC CORP (PCH). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of PCH stock?
POTLATCHDELTIC CORP (PCH) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for POTLATCHDELTIC CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of POTLATCHDELTIC CORP (PCH) is expected to grow by 122.92% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for PCH stock?
The dividend rating of POTLATCHDELTIC CORP (PCH) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 218.54%.