READY CAPITAL CORP (RC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:RC • US75574U1016
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-0.08 (-4.4%)
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This RC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. RC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year RC has reported negative net income.
- In the past year RC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: RC reported negative net income in multiple years.
- In multiple years RC reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of RC (-3.93%) is worse than 83.82% of its industry peers.
- RC's Return On Equity of -18.38% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RC is outperformed by 83.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.93% | ||
| ROE | -18.38% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-0.12%
ROA(5y)0.39%
ROE(3y)-0.69%
ROE(5y)2.85%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- RC has a Gross Margin of 17.50%. This is in the lower half of the industry: RC underperforms 70.59% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RC has declined.
- RC does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 17.5% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-50.56%
GM growth 5Y-31.49%
2. RC Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- RC does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
- There is no outstanding debt for RC. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.08, we must say that RC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- RC has a Altman-Z score (-0.08) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of RC is 12.72, which is on the high side as it means it would take RC, 12.72 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- RC has a better Debt to FCF ratio (12.72) than 97.06% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.49 is on the high side and indicates that RC has dependencies on debt financing.
- RC has a better Debt to Equity ratio (3.49) than 70.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.08 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC6.45%
2.3 Liquidity
- RC has a Current Ratio of 1.03. This is a normal value and indicates that RC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 1.03, RC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- RC has a Quick Ratio of 1.03. This is a normal value and indicates that RC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- RC has a Quick ratio of 1.03. This is in the better half of the industry: RC outperforms 79.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 |
3. RC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- RC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -452.94%.
- RC shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -49.62% yearly.
- RC shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -8.20%.
- RC shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 20.46% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-452.94%
EPS 3Y-71.84%
EPS 5Y-49.62%
EPS Q2Q%-235.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.2%
Revenue growth 3Y14.39%
Revenue growth 5Y20.46%
Sales Q2Q%-79.36%
3.2 Future
- RC is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -47.12% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, RC will show a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -19.66% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-2151.76%
EPS Next 2Y-254.37%
EPS Next 3Y-47.12%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-72.17%
Revenue Next 2Y-44.33%
Revenue Next 3Y-19.66%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. RC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for RC. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
- Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for RC. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RC is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A cheap valuation may be justified as RC's earnings are expected to decrease with -47.12% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-254.37%
EPS Next 3Y-47.12%
5. RC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 13.98%, RC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- The stock price of RC dropped by -27.20% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 11.50, RC is paying slightly less dividend.
- RC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 13.98% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of RC decreases each year by -4.21%.
- RC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-4.21%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- The earnings of RC are negative and hence is the payout ratio. RC will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
- RC's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP-41.28%
EPS Next 2Y-254.37%
EPS Next 3Y-47.12%
RC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
1.74
-0.08 (-4.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryMortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)"
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06/amc
Inst Owners62.37%
Inst Owner Change11.45%
Ins Owners9.88%
Ins Owner Change3.73%
Market Cap283.64M
Revenue(TTM)770.37M
Net Income(TTM)-327.77M
Analysts47.5
Price Target3.33 (91.38%)
Short Float %17.42%
Short Ratio6.52
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 13.98% |
Yearly Dividend1.23
Dividend Growth(5Y)-4.21%
DP-41.28%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-868.96%
Min EPS beat(2)-1051.17%
Max EPS beat(2)-686.74%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-506.63%
Min EPS beat(4)-1051.17%
Max EPS beat(4)-114.25%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-291.42%
EPS beat(12)1
Avg EPS beat(12)-199.76%
EPS beat(16)2
Avg EPS beat(16)-149.18%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-72.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)-79.8%
Max Revenue beat(2)-65.08%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-58.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-79.8%
Max Revenue beat(4)-13.55%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-42.22%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-21.31%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)14.46%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-11.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-66.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-60.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.57 | ||
| P/B | 0.16 | ||
| P/tB | 0.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)-1.2
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.53
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)3.02
FCFY173.6%
OCF(TTM)3.03
OCFY173.98%
SpS4.75
BVpS11
TBVpS10.45
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.93% | ||
| ROE | -18.38% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 17.5% | ||
| FCFM | 63.57% |
ROA(3y)-0.12%
ROA(5y)0.39%
ROE(3y)-0.69%
ROE(5y)2.85%
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-50.56%
GM growth 5Y-31.49%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.09
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.72 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.14% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.08 |
F-Score6
WACC6.45%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)0.94%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-452.94%
EPS 3Y-71.84%
EPS 5Y-49.62%
EPS Q2Q%-235.71%
EPS Next Y-2151.76%
EPS Next 2Y-254.37%
EPS Next 3Y-47.12%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.2%
Revenue growth 3Y14.39%
Revenue growth 5Y20.46%
Sales Q2Q%-79.36%
Revenue Next Year-72.17%
Revenue Next 2Y-44.33%
Revenue Next 3Y-19.66%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-97.58%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y72.51%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y64.87%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
READY CAPITAL CORP / RC Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of READY CAPITAL CORP (RC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to RC.
What is the valuation status for RC stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to READY CAPITAL CORP (RC). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of RC stock?
READY CAPITAL CORP (RC) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of READY CAPITAL CORP (RC) stock?
The dividend rating of READY CAPITAL CORP (RC) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -41.28%.