How profitable is Rayonier Inc. (RYN)?

In FY 2025 (10-K), RYN converted $483.0M of revenue into a 32.3% gross margin, 17.3% operating margin, and $234.9M in free cash flow (48.6% FCF margin).

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Rayonier Inc. (RYN) Revenue-to-Profit Sankey Flow & SEC XBRL Financials

$20.17 +4.08% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $20.28

Rayonier Inc. (RYN) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 51/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D • SELL / AVOID Cap $6.00B

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As of 2026-11-03, Rayonier Inc. (NYSE: RYN) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 51/100 at a spot price of $20.17 (+4.08% 1D, market cap $6.00B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 6/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 16/20. Across 1097 tracked Financials issuers, RYN ranks #615 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Financials sector (Real Estate Investment Trusts), RYN carries a Roarable D (51/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 12.0x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 3.0%. By comparison, EPRT (Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc.) holds a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 23.3x, ROIC 5.4%, cap $6.03B) and OUT (OUTFRONT Media Inc.) posts a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E 39.0x, ROIC 7.3%, cap $5.66B). Among the 5-stock peer group, VNO leads on earnings multiple (7.0x) while VNO leads on capital efficiency (10.3% ROIC).

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Per RYN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000052827), Rayonier Inc. generated $483.0M in revenue (-51.0% YoY), $474.4M in net income, and $234.9M in free cash flow against $3.40B in total assets and $845.3M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $20.28 (+0.54%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 6/20 (E) • 48.6% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 51/100 (D) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-1.3% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 49.7% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).

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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw D+ · Rk D

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-3.2% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for RYN)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (51/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY RYN SCORES 51/100 (D) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+16/20 pts (31% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 80% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+13/20 pts (25% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 6/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Cash Engine Quality6/20 pts (-14 pt drag)

Capital intensity & 17.3% operating margin leave 14 pts on the table

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade D$18.97-1.3% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade D$18.72+2.2% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade D$19.14+5.4% Next Q

Current

Grade D$20.17-1.3% Hist 90D α

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While RYN currently carries a cautious 51/100 (D) rating due to Cash Engine Quality (6/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($19.37) and Max Pain ($21.18) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $26.06.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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Contract: “RYN Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”

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VISUAL REVENUE-TO-PROFIT SANKEY WATERFALL • FY 2025 (10-K)

How RYN Turns Every Dollar of Sales Into Real Bottom-Line Profit

Free Cash Flow:$234.9M (48.6% FCF Margin)

Multi-Year SEC EDGAR XBRL Revenue, Net Profit & Free Cash Flow Trajectory

■ Revenue■ Net Profit■ Free Cash Flow

FY23

Rev $787.0M

FY24

Rev $986.4M

FY25

Rev $483.0M

Fiscal Year	Revenue	Gross Margin	Op Margin	Net Profit	Free Cash Flow	ROIC %
FY 2025	$483.0M	32.3%	17.3%	$474.4M	$234.9M	3%
FY 2024	$986.4M	44.5%	36.9%	$359.1M	$217.2M	11.5%
FY 2023	$787.0M	32.3%	23.5%	$173.5M	$263.0M	7.7%

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RYN // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -2.56%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE

2026-11-04O $19.38H $20.17L $19.38C $20.17VOL 4.53M

RES: $23.22SUP: $16.58SMA50: $19.37SMA200: $20.85

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle

2.5%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -51.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK

📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (RYN)

Financials Rank #615 of 1097 ⚔️ EPRT vs RYN Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (RYN vs. EPRT, OUT, HR, VNO)

Industry: Real Estate Investment Trusts (172 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1097 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Rayonier Inc. (RYN) ranks #615 by composite RQD confidence (51/100, grade D) and #246 by equity capitalization ($6.00B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, VNO leads on earnings valuation at 7.0x trailing P/E, while VNO leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 10.3% ROIC and — gross margin. VNO currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 70/100 (B-) compared with RYN at 51/100 (D).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
RYN ACTIVE Rayonier Inc.	D	51/100	12.0x	—	3.0%	+4.08%	$6.00B	Benchmark Subject
EPRT Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc.	C	63/100	23.3x	—	5.4%	+2.36%	$6.03B	/eprt-vs-ryn →
OUT OUTFRONT Media Inc.	D+	58/100	39.0x	—	7.3%	+0.47%	$5.66B	/out-vs-ryn →
HR Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated	D+	54/100	—	—	-3.7%	+3.41%	$6.47B	/hr-vs-ryn →
VNO Vornado Realty Trust	B-	70/100	7.0x	—	10.3%	+1.22%	$6.53B	/vno-vs-ryn →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000052827 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Rayonier Inc. (RYN) reported GAAP revenue of $483.0M (-51.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $986.4M , and -38.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $474.4M, operating cash flow of $256.7M, and free cash flow of $234.9M (+8.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, RYN closed FY2025 with $3.40B in total assets against $845.3M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$483.0M	$474.4M	$256.7M	$234.9M	$3.40B	$845.3M
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$986.4M	$359.1M	$261.6M	$217.2M	$3.47B	$1.04B
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$787.0M	$173.5M	$298.4M	$263.0M	$3.13B	$733.0M

3. RYN Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is RYN stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

How does RYN compare to EPRT and OUT in the Financials sector?

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for RYN?

Where is RYN trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

RYN last traded at $20.17 (+4.08% on volume of 4,530,484 shares), positioning the stock +4.13% above its 50-day simple moving average ($19.37) and -3.26% below its 200-day simple moving average ($20.85). Across its 52-week range of $17.71 to $24.82, RYN sits at the 34.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 64.4 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.0% ($19.16 to $21.18).

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RYN — Rayonier Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit

Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Rayonier Inc. (RYN) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 51/100, corresponding to a D letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $20.17 (+4.08% 1D, market capitalization $6.00B).

Fundamental Cash Engine (6/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 3.0%, gross margin of —, operating margin of 17.3%, and free cash flow yield of 4.12%.
Whale 13F & Options Flow (9/20) + Insider Conviction (16/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
Macro Regime Fit (7/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (13/20): Incorporates a 1.09x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of N/A, Piotroski F-Score of 6/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Rayonier Inc. (RYN) is a NYSE-listed operating company in the Real Estate Investment Trusts industry (Financials sector) with an equity market capitalization of $5.77B. The business operates with a gross margin of 0%, an operating margin of 17.3%, and a return on invested capital (ROIC) of 3% (free cash flow yield of 4.12%). Within the Real Estate Investment Trusts peer group, investor evaluation centers on operating leverage, unit margin durability, and capital allocation efficiency across market cycles.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Rayonier Inc. (RYN) reported $483.0M in annual revenue (up from $986.4M in FY2024, -51.0% YoY) and $474.4M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($787.0M revenue, $173.5M net income) through FY2025, RYN scaled operating cash flow to $256.7M and free cash flow to $234.9M, backed by $3.40B in total assets against $845.3M in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

🐂 Primary Bull Case (D • RQD 51/100): Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Free cash flow yield of 4.12% and institutional whale pillar of 9/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 6/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 9/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $17.71 – $24.82 52-week range.
🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Investors must weigh 12.0x trailing P/E and 56.0x EV/EBITDA against 17.3% operating margins and a 1.09x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Operating in Real Estate Investment Trusts (Financials), RYN carries a macro regime beta of 1.09 and gross margin of —.

Key Question #1: Can RYN sustain or expand its 17.3% operating margin and 3.0% ROIC against Real Estate Investment Trusts peers over the next 4 quarters?
Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $483.0M and free cash flow of $234.9M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $845.3M in total debt?
Key Question #3: How sensitive is RYN's 11.2x forward P/E multiple to Financials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.09x)?

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🔥 THE ROAR PIT • LIVE COMMUNITY DEBATE 3 Active Posts & Replies

RYN Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $20.17?

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DE DeepValue_CFA RQD DEBATE OPENER • Institutional Buy-Side 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $24.22 (+25.0%)

📌 Pinned Debate

Insider and congressional trade clustering scores 16/20 and the stock offers a 5.13% dividend yield with a forward P/E of 11.2.

Don't sleep on RYN's setup in Financials. Insider and congressional trade clustering scores 16/20 and the stock offers a 5.13% dividend yield with a forward P/E of 11.2.. Beta of 1.09 means it moves fast when momentum turns, and the 5-pillar RQD gauge (51/100) backs up the fundamental quality.

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@DeepValue_CFA Agree on the RQD 51/100 quality, though with 1.09 beta I'm scaling in with half-size at $19.38 and keeping dry powder in case we test $18.02.

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Spot @ $19.38

ROIC of 3% and a 48/100 RQD score with revenue falling from $986.4M to $483.0M signal weak returns and underperformance risk.

I respect the product at Rayonier Inc., but the stock at $19.38 is a different story. ROIC of 3% and a 48/100 RQD score with revenue falling from $986.4M to $483.0M signal weak returns and underperformance risk.. FCF yield is 4.12% and RQD sits at 51/100 (D) — why pay up here when you can wait for next quarter's numbers?