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POTLATCHDELTIC CORP (PCH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:PCH - US7376301039 - REIT

42.46 USD
+0.15 (+0.35%)
Last: 10/3/2025, 8:00:00 PM
42.46 USD
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After Hours: 10/3/2025, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, PCH scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PCH was compared to 29 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. The financial health of PCH is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. PCH is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year PCH was profitable.
In the past year PCH had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years PCH has been profitable.
PCH had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
PCH Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPCH Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.31%, PCH is doing worse than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
PCH's Return On Equity of 2.17% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PCH is outperformed by 62.07% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.67%, PCH is not doing good in the industry: 72.41% 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 4.79%.
Industry RankSector 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%
PCH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPCH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

PCH has a Profit Margin of 3.94%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PCH underperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PCH has declined.
PCH has a Operating Margin of 5.90%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: PCH underperforms 89.66% of its industry peers.
PCH's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
PCH has a worse Gross Margin (13.79%) than 86.21% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PCH has declined.
Industry RankSector 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%
PCH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPCH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

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
PCH has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
PCH Yearly Shares OutstandingPCH Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
PCH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPCH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.71, we must say that PCH is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
PCH has a better Altman-Z score (1.71) than 82.76% 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.
PCH has a better Debt to FCF ratio (12.23) than 62.07% of its industry peers.
PCH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.48, PCH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.48
Debt/FCF 12.23
Altman-Z 1.71
ROIC/WACC0.24
WACC7.07%
PCH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPCH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.13 indicates that PCH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
PCH has a better Current ratio (1.13) than 62.07% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.75 indicates that PCH may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PCH's Quick ratio of 0.75 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PCH outperforms 55.17% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.13
Quick Ratio 0.75
PCH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPCH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PCH shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 15.72%, which is quite good.
The earnings per share for PCH have been decreasing by -21.34% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, PCH shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.15% in the last year.
PCH shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.13% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.72%
EPS 3Y-64.41%
EPS 5Y-21.34%
EPS Q2Q%-47.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.15%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.4%
Revenue growth 5Y5.13%
Sales Q2Q%-14.25%

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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.11% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y172.34%
EPS Next 2Y102.64%
EPS Next 3Y64.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.52%
Revenue Next 2Y4.06%
Revenue Next 3Y3.11%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
PCH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPCH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
PCH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPCH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 80.11, which means the current valuation is very expensive for PCH.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PCH indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: PCH is more expensive than 68.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PCH to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.86), we can say PCH is valued expensively.
PCH is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.93.
PCH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
PCH is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 80.11
Fwd PE 36.93
PCH Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPCH Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

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 79.31% 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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 38.34
EV/EBITDA 25.2
PCH Per share dataPCH EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as PCH's earnings are expected to grow with 64.10% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.46
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y102.64%
EPS Next 3Y64.1%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PCH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.50%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.94, PCH is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, PCH pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.5%

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
PCH Yearly Dividends per sharePCH Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4 5

5.3 Sustainability

PCH pays out 338.69% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of PCH is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP338.69%
EPS Next 2Y102.64%
EPS Next 3Y64.1%
PCH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPCH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
PCH Dividend Payout.PCH Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PCH Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

POTLATCHDELTIC CORP

NASDAQ:PCH (10/3/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 42.46 0 (0%)

42.46

+0.15 (+0.35%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)07-28 2025-07-28/amc
Earnings (Next)10-27 2025-10-27/amc
Inst Owners95.08%
Inst Owner Change-0.44%
Ins Owners1.59%
Ins Owner Change1.79%
Market Cap3.28B
Analysts83.33
Price Target52.15 (22.82%)
Short Float %2.03%
Short Ratio2.76
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.5%
Yearly Dividend1.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.43%
DP338.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date09-15 2025-09-15 (0.45)
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)0%
PT rev (3m)2.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)20.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)9.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.46%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 80.11
Fwd PE 36.93
P/S 3.11
P/FCF 38.34
P/OCF 20.27
P/B 1.71
P/tB 1.72
EV/EBITDA 25.2
EPS(TTM)0.53
EY1.25%
EPS(NY)1.15
Fwd EY2.71%
FCF(TTM)1.11
FCFY2.61%
OCF(TTM)2.09
OCFY4.93%
SpS13.67
BVpS24.87
TBVpS24.7
PEG (NY)0.46
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-64.93%
ROICexcg 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 RankSector 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 1.71
F-Score7
WACC7.07%
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)15.72%
EPS 3Y-64.41%
EPS 5Y-21.34%
EPS Q2Q%-47.06%
EPS Next Y172.34%
EPS Next 2Y102.64%
EPS Next 3Y64.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.15%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.4%
Revenue growth 5Y5.13%
Sales Q2Q%-14.25%
Revenue Next Year4.52%
Revenue Next 2Y4.06%
Revenue Next 3Y3.11%
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%