RAYONIER INC (RYN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:RYN • US7549071030
22.74 USD
+0.14 (+0.62%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
22.74 USD
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After Hours: 1/30/2026, 8:17:54 PM
Taking everything into account, RYN scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. RYN was compared to 30 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. RYN scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. RYN is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. Finally RYN also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make RYN a good candidate for dividend and quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- RYN had positive earnings in the past year.
- RYN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years RYN has always been profitable.
- RYN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- RYN's Return On Assets of 22.21% is amongst the best of the industry. RYN outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- RYN has a Return On Equity of 34.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RYN outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
- RYN has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.84%) than 96.67% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RYN is in line with the industry average of 4.86%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (9.84%) for RYN is above the 3 year average (6.20%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 22.21% | ||
| ROE | 34.04% | ||
| ROIC | 9.84% |
ROA(3y)5.97%
ROA(5y)4.62%
ROE(3y)11.79%
ROE(5y)9.3%
ROIC(3y)6.2%
ROIC(5y)5.32%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 70.94%, RYN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RYN has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of RYN (36.56%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RYN has grown nicely.
- RYN has a Gross Margin of 42.85%. This is in the lower half of the industry: RYN underperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RYN has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 36.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 70.94% | ||
| GM | 42.85% |
OM growth 3Y11.53%
OM growth 5Y15.6%
PM growth 3Y27.41%
PM growth 5Y27.91%
GM growth 3Y10.25%
GM growth 5Y11.95%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), RYN is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, RYN has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- The number of shares outstanding for RYN has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for RYN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- RYN has an Altman-Z score of 2.87. This is not the best score and indicates that RYN is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.87, RYN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- RYN has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.93. This is a neutral value as RYN would need 4.93 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of RYN (4.93) is better than 93.33% of its industry peers.
- RYN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of RYN (0.37) is better than 96.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.87 |
ROIC/WACC1.3
WACC7.54%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.44 indicates that RYN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- RYN has a better Current ratio (3.44) than 93.33% of its industry peers.
- RYN has a Quick Ratio of 3.39. This indicates that RYN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.39, RYN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.39 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 75.00% over the past year.
- RYN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.44% yearly.
- RYN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.88%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 12.16% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)75%
EPS 3Y-23.56%
EPS 5Y0.44%
EPS Q2Q%166.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.88%
Revenue growth 3Y4.41%
Revenue growth 5Y12.16%
Sales Q2Q%-8.97%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, RYN will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.70% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -8.44% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-1.2%
EPS Next 2Y6.08%
EPS Next 3Y11.03%
EPS Next 5Y7.7%
Revenue Next Year-43.91%
Revenue Next 2Y-26.45%
Revenue Next 3Y-17.68%
Revenue Next 5Y-8.44%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 36.10, which means the current valuation is very expensive for RYN.
- RYN's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.32. RYN is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 43.93, RYN can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as RYN.
- RYN is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 43.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- RYN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RYN is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of RYN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RYN is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.04 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of RYN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)81.93
EPS Next 2Y6.08%
EPS Next 3Y11.03%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- RYN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.82%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.52, RYN has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- RYN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.82% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of RYN has a limited annual growth rate of 4.39%.
- RYN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- RYN has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.39%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- 30.67% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RYN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of RYN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP30.67%
EPS Next 2Y6.08%
EPS Next 3Y11.03%
RAYONIER INC / RYN FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for RAYONIER INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to RYN.
What is the valuation status for RYN stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to RAYONIER INC (RYN). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is RAYONIER INC (RYN) stock?
RAYONIER INC (RYN) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of RAYONIER INC (RYN) stock?
The financial health rating of RAYONIER INC (RYN) is 8 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for RAYONIER INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of RAYONIER INC (RYN) is expected to decline by -1.2% in the next year.