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Rayonier Inc (RYN)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: RYN (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
7 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $30.29
1 Year Target Price $30.29
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 4 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -9.46% | Avg. Invested days 34 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.10B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 10.6 | 1Y Target Price 30.29 |
Price to earnings Ratio 10.6 | 1Y Target Price 30.29 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 7 | Beta 1.03 | 52 Weeks Range 21.84 - 30.01 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 21.84 - 30.01 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 4.25% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.48 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-06 | When After Market | Estimate 0.04 | Actual 2.63 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 61.39% | Operating Margin (TTM) 13.78% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 7.07% | Return on Equity (TTM) 18.02% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 10.6 | Forward PE 68.97 | Enterprise Value 4214820451 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.31 |
Enterprise Value 4214820451 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.31 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.4 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.74 | Shares Outstanding 154162000 | Shares Floating 138967864 |
Shares Outstanding 154162000 | Shares Floating 138967864 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.9 | Percent Institutions 96.02 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Rayonier Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Rayonier Inc. was founded in 1926 as the Rainier Pulp and Paper Company. It initially focused on producing pulp for rayon production. Over time, it transitioned to a timber and real estate company, managing timberlands and selling timber and land.
Core Business Areas
- Timber: This segment involves the management and harvesting of timber on Rayonier's extensive land holdings. Timber sales include sawtimber and pulpwood.
- Real Estate: This segment focuses on the sale of higher and better use land for development or conservation purposes.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team consists of the CEO, CFO, and other executive officers. The organizational structure is hierarchical, with various departments responsible for different aspects of the business, such as timber operations, real estate sales, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Timber: Rayonier's primary product is timber harvested from its vast land holdings. Market share data is not readily available, but Rayonier is a major player in the timber industry in the regions where it operates. Competitors include Weyerhaeuser (WY) and PotlatchDeltic (PCH).
- Land Sales: Rayonier sells land for various purposes, including residential, commercial, and conservation. Market share is fragmented and difficult to quantify. No direct competitor since properties are so localized.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The timber industry is influenced by factors such as housing starts, economic growth, and government regulations. The real estate market is driven by demand for land for development and conservation. The markets are often very cyclical.
Positioning
Rayonier is a leading timber and real estate company, distinguished by its large land holdings and focus on sustainable forest management practices. Competitive advantage is the size of its land holdings.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for timber and land is difficult to definitively quantify due to its cyclical nature and dependence on regional factors. Rayonier is well-positioned to capitalize on increasing demand for timber and land in the future.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large and strategically located land holdings
- Sustainable forest management practices
- Experienced management team
- Diversified revenue streams
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclical fluctuations in the timber and real estate markets
- Potential for environmental regulations to impact operations
- High capital expenditures
Opportunities
- Increasing demand for timber and land
- Expansion into new markets
- Strategic acquisitions
- Carbon sequestration credit opportunities
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Natural disasters (e.g., wildfires, hurricanes)
- Changes in government regulations
- Increased competition
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- WY
- PCH
- LPX
Competitive Landscape
Rayonier faces competition from other timber and real estate companies. Its competitive advantage lies in the size and quality of its land holdings.
Major Acquisitions
Pope Resources
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 554
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Rayonier's timberland holdings in the Pacific Northwest.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth cannot be provided without current financial data.
Future Projections: Future projections cannot be provided without current financial data.
Recent Initiatives: Rayonier recently has focused on improving the quality of its timberlands and selectively selling land for higher and better uses.
Summary
Rayonier is a major timber and land management company with significant assets. Its diverse revenue streams provide some stability, but it is susceptible to market fluctuations. Future success depends on effective timber management and strategic land sales. They have been making smart purchases of Timberland and that has served them well over the years.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Industry reports
- Analyst estimates
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share is only a guess.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Rayonier Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Yulee, FL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1994-02-17 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Mark D. McHugh J.D. | ||
Sector Real Estate | Industry REIT - Specialty | Full time employees 424 | Website https://www.rayonier.com |
Full time employees 424 | Website https://www.rayonier.com | ||
Rayonier is a leading timberland real estate investment trust with assets located in some of the most productive softwood timber growing regions in the United States and New Zealand. As of March 31, 2025, Rayonier owned or leased under long-term agreements approximately 2.5 million acres of timberlands located in the U.S. South (1.75 million acres), U.S. Pacific Northwest (308,000 acres) and New Zealand (412,000 acres).
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