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
- In the past year PCH was profitable.
- In the past year PCH had a positive cash flow from operations.
- PCH had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years PCH always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- PCH has a Return On Assets of 2.02%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PCH outperforms 46.67% of its industry peers.
- PCH has a Return On Equity of 3.37%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PCH underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
- PCH's Return On Invested Capital of 2.39% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PCH is outperformed by 63.33% of its industry peers.
- 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 5.10%.
| 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
- With a Profit Margin value of 5.76%, PCH is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- PCH's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- 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.
- The Gross Margin of PCH (15.71%) is worse than 76.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PCH has declined.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), PCH is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for PCH has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for PCH has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for PCH is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.77, we must say that PCH is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- PCH's Altman-Z score of 1.77 is amongst the best of 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.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53 indicates that PCH is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- PCH's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.53 is amongst the best of the industry. PCH outperforms 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.
- The Quick ratio of PCH (1.26) is better than 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.
- The earnings per share for PCH have been decreasing by -21.34% on average. This is quite bad
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, PCH will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 81.59% on average per year.
- 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
- 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. PCH Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 49.09, which means the current valuation is very expensive for PCH.
- PCH's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- PCH's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.66.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 46.84, the valuation of PCH can be described as expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PCH is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 38.00. PCH is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 49.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 46.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PCH is valued a bit more expensive than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PCH indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PCH is cheaper than 63.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| 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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as PCH's earnings are expected to grow with 81.59% in the coming years.
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.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.26, PCH is paying slightly less dividend.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, 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 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
- 218.54% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PCH. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of PCH is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is 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-0.47%
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 Number21.725 (-47.94%)
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.
How profitable is POTLATCHDELTIC CORP (PCH) stock?
POTLATCHDELTIC CORP (PCH) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the valuation of POTLATCHDELTIC CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for POTLATCHDELTIC CORP (PCH) is 49.09 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.69.
How financially healthy is POTLATCHDELTIC CORP?
The financial health rating of POTLATCHDELTIC CORP (PCH) is 5 / 10.