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POTLATCHDELTIC CORP (PCH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:PCH - US7376301039 - REIT

39.15 USD
-0.9 (-2.25%)
Last: 12/9/2025, 3:58:27 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to PCH. PCH was compared to 30 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. While PCH seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. PCH has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year PCH was profitable.
PCH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years PCH has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years PCH had a positive operating cash flow.
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

The Return On Assets of PCH (2.02%) is comparable to the rest of the 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.
PCH has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.39%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PCH underperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PCH is in line with the industry average of 4.78%.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

PCH has a worse Profit Margin (5.76%) than 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 86.67% of its industry peers.
PCH's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
PCH has a Gross Margin of 15.71%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: PCH underperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PCH has declined.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PCH is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for PCH has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
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 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

PCH has an Altman-Z score of 1.71. This is a bad value and indicates that PCH is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
PCH's Altman-Z score of 1.71 is amongst the best of the industry. PCH outperforms 83.33% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.29 is amongst the best of 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.
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 1.71
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC7.04%
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

PCH has a Current Ratio of 1.96. 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 Current ratio of 1.96 is amongst the best of the industry. PCH outperforms 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 has a better Quick ratio (1.26) than 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 308.65% over the past year.
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.
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 79.37% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.58% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y132.92%
EPS Next 2Y85.26%
EPS Next 3Y79.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.49%
Revenue Next 2Y2.7%
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.
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 46.06, the valuation of PCH can be described as expensive.
PCH's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
PCH is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.34, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
PCH is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 40.74.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PCH is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.56, PCH is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 46.06
Fwd PE 40.74
PCH Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPCH Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

60.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than PCH, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
PCH's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PCH is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.01
EV/EBITDA 20.51
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 79.37% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y85.26%
EPS Next 3Y79.37%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PCH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.63%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.05, PCH is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, PCH pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.63%

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
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 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 2Y85.26%
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 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 (12/9/2025, 3:58:27 PM)

39.15

-0.9 (-2.25%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Earnings (Next)01-26 2026-01-26/amc
Inst Owners94.04%
Inst Owner Change0.04%
Ins Owners1.59%
Ins Owner Change-0.1%
Market Cap3.03B
Revenue(TTM)1.12B
Net Income(TTM)64.25M
Analysts71.67
Price Target49.09 (25.39%)
Short Float %1.7%
Short Ratio1.9
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.63%
Yearly Dividend1.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.43%
DP218.54%
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)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)-4.7%
PT rev (3m)-5.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-296.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-309.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.83%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.99%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 46.06
Fwd PE 40.74
P/S 2.71
P/FCF 21.01
P/OCF 15.05
P/B 1.59
P/tB 1.6
EV/EBITDA 20.51
EPS(TTM)0.85
EY2.17%
EPS(NY)0.96
Fwd EY2.45%
FCF(TTM)1.86
FCFY4.76%
OCF(TTM)2.6
OCFY6.65%
SpS14.43
BVpS24.68
TBVpS24.52
PEG (NY)0.35
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 1.71
F-Score8
WACC7.04%
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 Y132.92%
EPS Next 2Y85.26%
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 Year3.49%
Revenue Next 2Y2.7%
Revenue Next 3Y3.58%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y363.32%
EBIT growth 3Y-60.73%
EBIT growth 5Y-17.55%
EBIT Next Year828.18%
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 for 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.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for PCH stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for POTLATCHDELTIC CORP (PCH) is 46.06 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.59.


What is the financial health of POTLATCHDELTIC CORP (PCH) stock?

The financial health rating of POTLATCHDELTIC CORP (PCH) is 5 / 10.