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POTLATCHDELTIC CORP (PCH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:PCH - US7376301039 - REIT

44.24 USD
+1.59 (+3.73%)
Last: 1/14/2026, 3:46:41 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, PCH scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PCH was compared to 30 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. The financial health of PCH is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. PCH has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • PCH had positive earnings in the past year.
  • PCH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 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.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of PCH (2.02%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • PCH's Return On Equity of 3.37% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PCH is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.39%, PCH is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PCH is in line with the industry average of 4.86%.
Industry RankSector 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%
PCH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPCH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of PCH (5.76%) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PCH has declined.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 8.26%, PCH is not doing good in the industry: 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • PCH's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • PCH's Gross Margin of 15.71% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PCH is outperformed by 80.00% of its industry peers.
  • PCH's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
PCH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPCH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 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
  • Compared to 1 year ago, PCH has a worse debt to assets ratio.
PCH Yearly Shares OutstandingPCH Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.80, we must say that PCH is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • PCH has a better Altman-Z score (1.80) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of PCH is 7.29, which is on the high side as it means it would take PCH, 7.29 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 7.29, PCH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 86.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.53
Debt/FCF 7.29
Altman-Z 1.8
ROIC/WACC0.33
WACC7.28%
PCH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPCH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.96 indicates that PCH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • PCH's Current ratio of 1.96 is amongst the best of the industry. PCH outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.26 indicates that PCH should not have too much problems paying 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.96
Quick Ratio 1.26
PCH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPCH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 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 308.65%, which is quite impressive.
  • Measured over the past years, PCH shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -21.34% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, PCH shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.40% in the last year.
  • 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 79.37% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • PCH is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.58% yearly.
EPS Next Y140.65%
EPS Next 2Y84.28%
EPS Next 3Y79.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.77%
Revenue Next 2Y2.51%
Revenue Next 3Y3.58%
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.
PCH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPCH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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 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

  • PCH is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 52.05.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as PCH.
  • PCH is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 46.53, the valuation of PCH can be described as expensive.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as PCH.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.04. PCH is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 52.05
Fwd PE 46.53
PCH Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPCH Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PCH is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 63.33% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PCH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.74
EV/EBITDA 21.53
PCH Per share dataPCH EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

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 79.37% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y84.28%
EPS Next 3Y79.37%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.35%, PCH is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • PCH's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 5.69.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, PCH pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.35%

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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4 5

5.3 Sustainability

  • PCH pays out 218.54% 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.
DP218.54%
EPS Next 2Y84.28%
EPS Next 3Y79.37%
PCH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPCH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 (1/14/2026, 3:46:41 PM)

44.24

+1.59 (+3.73%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)11-03
Earnings (Next)02-02
Inst Owners93.9%
Inst Owner Change0.22%
Ins Owners1.62%
Ins Owner Change1.43%
Market Cap3.42B
Revenue(TTM)1.12B
Net Income(TTM)64.25M
Analysts71.67
Price Target49.34 (11.53%)
Short Float %1.92%
Short Ratio2.42
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.35%
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)0.52%
PT rev (3m)-5.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-13.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-778.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.48%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.45%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 52.05
Fwd PE 46.53
P/S 3.07
P/FCF 23.74
P/OCF 17
P/B 1.79
P/tB 1.8
EV/EBITDA 21.53
EPS(TTM)0.85
EY1.92%
EPS(NY)0.95
Fwd EY2.15%
FCF(TTM)1.86
FCFY4.21%
OCF(TTM)2.6
OCFY5.88%
SpS14.43
BVpS24.68
TBVpS24.52
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number21.73
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.8
F-Score8
WACC7.28%
ROIC/WACC0.33
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 Y140.65%
EPS Next 2Y84.28%
EPS Next 3Y79.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.4%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.4%
Revenue growth 5Y5.13%
Sales Q2Q%23.14%
Revenue Next Year3.77%
Revenue Next 2Y2.51%
Revenue Next 3Y3.58%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y363.32%
EBIT growth 3Y-60.73%
EBIT growth 5Y-17.55%
EBIT Next Year834.27%
EBIT Next 3Y132.02%
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 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 140.65% 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%.