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Ryder System R

United StatesIndustrials · Rental & Leasing ServicesUSD
5.7AI score
Rank 1,273 of 2,130
better than 39% of companies
232.32USD
▲ 34.0% in one year
R MSCI World +22.1%
Average analyst target
288.11 USD (+24.0%)
9 analysts
52-wk low 157.67High 284.25
📈 Chart on TradingView ↗(affiliate link)Analysis of 08/10/2026

What does it do?

Ryder System is a fleet leasing and supply chain management company that provides commercial vehicle rental, maintenance, and logistics services to businesses in the United States and other markets.

Key points

from its scores
  • ✓Good share-price trend8.5
  • ✓Attractive valuation7.6
  • ✕Fragile balance sheet3.3
  • ✕Little competitive advantage4.6
  • !Risks to watch5.5

AI analysis

bottom line, main risk, context and news
Bottom line

Valuation and momentum are positive, but leverage and interest rate sensitivity limit the appeal for new positions.

Ryder presents an attractive valuation (forward P/E of 13.18, EV/EBITDA of 6.16, and FCF yield of 10.66%) and strong momentum (40.32% over 12 months), but its financial health is the weak point: net debt is 2.96x EBITDA and the current ratio is 0.65, making it vulnerable to a rising interest rate environment.

⚠ Main risk

The main risk is its high leverage (net debt of 2.96x EBITDA and debt/equity of 293.61%) with a low current ratio (0.65), which exposes it to tighter financial conditions and potential refinancing issues.

Context and risks

Ryder is a fleet lessor and logistics provider with net debt of 2.96x EBITDA and a current ratio of 0.65, making it sensitive to tighter financial conditions. The rise in US interest rates makes refinancing its debt more expensive and pressures its capital structure, although its leasing business allows it to partially pass these costs through to contracts.

Is Ryder System stock cheap or expensive?

at the analysis date
Cheaper than its sector

On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 42% below the Industrials median on average.

MultipleCompanySectorDifference
P/E18.925.4−26%
EV / EBITDA6.214.5−58%
Price / book3.14.1−24%
Price / sales0.72.1−66%

Sector: median of the 388 Industrials companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.

Valuation score: 7.6 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0).

Average analyst target: 288.11 USD, +24.0% versus the price.

A discount may reflect more risk or slower growth than its sector: Financial health 3.3 (sector 6.4), Growth 5.8 (sector 6.6).

Indicative fair value · USD
Graham350.84▲ +51% vs price
Cash flow (DCF)582.02▲ +151% vs price
Dividends141.40▼ −39% vs price
Price232.32at the analysis date

Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.

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Score by category

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Financial healthiPoor3.3Industrials median: 6.4
Quality / MoatiWeak4.6Industrials median: 5.8
ValuationiGood7.6Industrials median: 5.0
GrowthiFair5.8Industrials median: 6.6
DividendiFair6.1Industrials median: 5.4
MomentumiExcellent8.5Industrials median: 5.9
Risk & ContextiFair5.5Industrials median: 6.0
Industrials median7 or more 5 to 7 under 5

Key metrics

at the analysis date · compared with the Industrials median
P/Ei
18.9
Industrials: 25.4below
EV / EBITDAi
6.2
Industrials: 14.5below
ROEi
16.7%
Industrials: 16.9%in line
Operating margini
8.5%
Industrials: 12.4%below
Net debt / EBITDAi
2.96
Industrials: 1.58above
Revenue growthi
+5.0%
Industrials: +9.2%below

Valuation

P/E
18.9
Forward P/E
13.2
EV / EBITDA
6.2
Price / book
3.1
Price / sales
0.7
PEG
0.86
Market cap
8.9B USD
Enterprise value
17.1B USD

Profitability

ROE
16.7%
ROA
3.9%
ROIC (approx.)
9.6%
Gross margin
19.8%
Operating margin
8.5%
Net margin
3.9%
Free cash flow
949.2M USD
FCF yield
10.7%
Cash conversion
34%

Solvency

Total debt
8.5B USD
Net debt
8.2B USD
Cash
219.0M USD
EBITDA
2.8B USD
Net debt / EBITDA
2.96
Debt / equity
293.61
Current ratio
0.65
Quick ratio
0.56

Growth

Revenue growth
+5.0%
Earnings growth
+8.6%
EPS (TTM)
12.31 USD
EPS (forward)
17.62 USD

Dividend

Dividend yield
1.7%
Payout
29.6%

Risk and market

Beta
1.05
Analyst consensus
Buy (9)
Target price
288.11 USD
52-week range
157.67 – 284.25

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Frequently asked questions about Ryder System

Is Ryder System stock cheap or expensive?

On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 42% below the Industrials median on average. Valuation score: 7.6 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0). Average analyst target: 288.11 USD, +24.0% versus the price. This is not investment advice.

What score does Ryder System get on MeridIAn Screener?

It scores 5.7 out of 10, rank 1,273 of 2,130 (better than 39% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Momentum (8.5) and its weakest, Financial health (3.3). Analysis of 08/10/2026.

What is Ryder System's P/E ratio?

Its P/E is 18.9: the share price equals 18.9 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Industrials median is 25.4. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 13.2.

How much is Ryder System worth on the stock market?

Its market capitalisation is 8.9B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 17.1B USD.

How much debt does Ryder System have?

Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 8.2B USD. That is 2.96 times its EBITDA; the Industrials median is 1.58.

Does Ryder System pay a dividend?

Yes: its dividend yield is 1.74% and it pays out 30% of its earnings.

How has Ryder System stock performed over the last year?

It has risen 34.0% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 157.67 and 284.25 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

What do analysts think of Ryder System?

9 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 288.11 USD (+24.0% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.