RYERSON HOLDING CORP (RYI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:RYI • US7837541041
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Taking everything into account, RYI scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. RYI was compared to 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. RYI has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. RYI has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- RYI had negative earnings in the past year.
- In the past year RYI had a positive cash flow from operations.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: RYI reported negative net income in multiple years.
- In the past 5 years RYI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- RYI has a Return On Assets (-0.92%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- RYI has a Return On Equity (-2.90%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- RYI has a Return On Invested Capital of 0.29%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RYI outperforms 49.35% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RYI is in line with the industry average of 10.33%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (0.29%) for RYI is well below the 3 year average (11.88%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that RYI had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.92% | ||
| ROE | -2.9% | ||
| ROIC | 0.29% |
ROA(3y)7.36%
ROA(5y)6.17%
ROE(3y)19.73%
ROE(5y)13.32%
ROIC(3y)11.88%
ROIC(5y)12%
1.3 Margins
- RYI has a Operating Margin (0.16%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- RYI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- RYI has a Gross Margin of 17.98%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RYI outperforms 53.90% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RYI has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 17.98% |
OM growth 3Y-54.61%
OM growth 5Y-29.97%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.53%
GM growth 5Y-0.27%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RYI is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, RYI has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, RYI has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for RYI is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- RYI has an Altman-Z score of 2.86. This is not the best score and indicates that RYI is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of RYI (2.86) is worse than 61.69% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of RYI is 40.63, which is on the high side as it means it would take RYI, 40.63 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 40.63, RYI is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.49% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63 indicates that RYI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- RYI's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.63 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RYI is outperformed by 77.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 40.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.86 |
ROIC/WACC0.03
WACC10.87%
2.3 Liquidity
- RYI has a Current Ratio of 1.98. This is a normal value and indicates that RYI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.98, RYI is doing worse than 60.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- RYI has a Quick Ratio of 1.98. This is a bad value and indicates that RYI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.95, RYI is not doing good in the industry: 70.78% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for RYI have decreased strongly by -202.94% in the last year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -4.89% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.43% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-202.94%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-130%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.89%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.77%
Revenue growth 5Y0.43%
Sales Q2Q%3.1%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, RYI will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 122.29% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, RYI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.82% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-298.68%
EPS Next 2Y199.39%
EPS Next 3Y122.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.01%
Revenue Next 2Y1.82%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- RYI reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.33 indicates a rather expensive valuation of RYI.
- 61.04% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RYI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- RYI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.57.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- RYI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. RYI is cheaper than 68.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RYI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.83% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 73.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.56 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- RYI's earnings are expected to grow with 122.29% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y199.39%
EPS Next 3Y122.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- RYI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.66%.
- RYI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.01. RYI pays more dividend than 90.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, RYI pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.66% |
5.2 History
- RYI has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- RYI has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- The earnings of RYI are negative and hence is the payout ratio. RYI will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-105.26%
EPS Next 2Y199.39%
EPS Next 3Y122.29%
RYERSON HOLDING CORP / RYI FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for RYERSON HOLDING CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to RYI.
Can you provide the valuation status for RYERSON HOLDING CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to RYERSON HOLDING CORP (RYI). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is RYERSON HOLDING CORP (RYI) stock?
RYERSON HOLDING CORP (RYI) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
How financially healthy is RYERSON HOLDING CORP?
The financial health rating of RYERSON HOLDING CORP (RYI) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for RYI stock?
The dividend rating of RYERSON HOLDING CORP (RYI) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -105.26%.