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REDWOOD TRUST INC (RWT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:RWT - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US7580754023 - REIT - Currency: USD

5.45  -0.09 (-1.62%)

After market: 5.45 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to RWT. RWT was compared to 65 industry peers in the Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)" industry. RWT has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. RWT is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

RWT had positive earnings in the past year.
RWT had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years RWT reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years RWT always reported negative operating cash flow.
RWT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFRWT 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 0 -2B -4B

1.2 Ratios

RWT has a Return On Assets of 0.23%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RWT outperforms 41.54% of its industry peers.
RWT has a Return On Equity (3.59%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RWT has a Return On Invested Capital (0.42%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.23%
ROE 3.59%
ROIC 0.42%
ROA(3y)-0.38%
ROA(5y)-0.94%
ROE(3y)-4.33%
ROE(5y)-8.65%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
RWT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRWT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 4.31%, RWT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.54% of the companies in the same industry.
RWT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
RWT has a Operating Margin of 10.26%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RWT outperforms 49.23% of its industry peers.
RWT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 12.54%, RWT is doing worse than 78.46% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RWT has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.26%
PM (TTM) 4.31%
GM 12.54%
OM growth 3Y-34.74%
OM growth 5Y-12.48%
PM growth 3Y-56.86%
PM growth 5Y-30.4%
GM growth 3Y-21.34%
GM growth 5Y-11.34%
RWT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRWT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), RWT is destroying value.
RWT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
RWT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for RWT is higher compared to a year ago.
RWT Yearly Shares OutstandingRWT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
RWT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRWT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.10, we must say that RWT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
RWT's Altman-Z score of 0.10 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RWT outperforms 75.38% of its industry peers.
RWT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 14.09. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 14.09, RWT is doing worse than 95.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 14.09
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.1
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC4.6%
RWT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRWT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B -5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.25 indicates that RWT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of RWT (0.25) is better than 63.08% of its industry peers.
RWT has a Quick Ratio of 0.25. This is a bad value and indicates that RWT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.25, RWT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.25
Quick Ratio 0.25
RWT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRWT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 163.64% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, RWT shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -19.83% on average per year.
RWT shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 29.69%.
RWT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.67% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)163.64%
EPS 3Y-39.69%
EPS 5Y-19.83%
EPS Q2Q%75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)29.69%
Revenue growth 3Y19.75%
Revenue growth 5Y9.67%
Sales Q2Q%16.25%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, RWT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.34% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, RWT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.89% on average per year.
EPS Next Y37.66%
EPS Next 2Y30.74%
EPS Next 3Y15.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year24.4%
Revenue Next 2Y10.83%
Revenue Next 3Y8.89%
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 stable.
RWT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRWT 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
RWT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRWT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 -2 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

RWT is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.40.
RWT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. RWT is cheaper than 70.77% of the companies in the same industry.
RWT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.13, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of RWT.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RWT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.77% of the companies are valued more expensively.
RWT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.15.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.4
Fwd PE 6.13
RWT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRWT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of RWT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RWT is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 138.52
RWT Per share dataRWT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 -10 -20 -30 -40

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.
RWT's earnings are expected to grow with 15.34% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.25
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y30.74%
EPS Next 3Y15.34%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

RWT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 12.45%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 14.38, RWT has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
RWT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 12.45%

5.2 History

The dividend of RWT decreases each year by -10.27%.
RWT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.27%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
RWT Yearly Dividends per shareRWT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

RWT pays out 234.54% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP234.54%
EPS Next 2Y30.74%
EPS Next 3Y15.34%
RWT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRWT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -2B -4B
RWT Dividend Payout.RWT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RWT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

REDWOOD TRUST INC

NYSE:RWT (5/30/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 5.45 0 (0%)

5.45

-0.09 (-1.62%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryMortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)"
Earnings (Last)04-30 2025-04-30/amc
Earnings (Next)07-30 2025-07-30/amc
Inst Owners79.96%
Inst Owner Change-0.77%
Ins Owners1.17%
Ins Owner Change4.1%
Market Cap725.50M
Analysts75.38
Price Target7.59 (39.27%)
Short Float %2.94%
Short Ratio3.31
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 12.45%
Yearly Dividend0.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.27%
DP234.54%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-24 2025-03-24 (0.18)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.09%
Min EPS beat(2)-21.87%
Max EPS beat(2)26.06%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.13%
Min EPS beat(4)-21.87%
Max EPS beat(4)26.06%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-38.17%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-82.2%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-48.18%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-9.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)-14.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.75%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-7.86%
Min Revenue beat(4)-15.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.94%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-18.3%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)94.09%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)194.63%
PT rev (1m)-7.35%
PT rev (3m)-7.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)-9.67%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)8.72%
Revenue NY rev (3m)16.36%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.4
Fwd PE 6.13
P/S 0.73
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.61
P/tB 0.63
EV/EBITDA 138.52
EPS(TTM)0.58
EY10.64%
EPS(NY)0.89
Fwd EY16.31%
FCF(TTM)-44.04
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-44.04
OCFYN/A
SpS7.42
BVpS8.92
TBVpS8.6
PEG (NY)0.25
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.23%
ROE 3.59%
ROCE 0.62%
ROIC 0.42%
ROICexc 0.42%
ROICexgc 0.43%
OM 10.26%
PM (TTM) 4.31%
GM 12.54%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-0.38%
ROA(5y)-0.94%
ROE(3y)-4.33%
ROE(5y)-8.65%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-27.55%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-4.26%
ROICexc growth 3Y-27.68%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.1%
OM growth 3Y-34.74%
OM growth 5Y-12.48%
PM growth 3Y-56.86%
PM growth 5Y-30.4%
GM growth 3Y-21.34%
GM growth 5Y-11.34%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.05
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 14.09
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 147.83
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 0.12
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.25
Quick Ratio 0.25
Altman-Z 0.1
F-Score3
WACC4.6%
ROIC/WACC0.09
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)163.64%
EPS 3Y-39.69%
EPS 5Y-19.83%
EPS Q2Q%75%
EPS Next Y37.66%
EPS Next 2Y30.74%
EPS Next 3Y15.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)29.69%
Revenue growth 3Y19.75%
Revenue growth 5Y9.67%
Sales Q2Q%16.25%
Revenue Next Year24.4%
Revenue Next 2Y10.83%
Revenue Next 3Y8.89%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y97.69%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.85%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.01%
EBIT Next Year-2.46%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-190.82%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-190.82%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A