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RYN (Rayonier) Moat Score : 6/10 (As of Jul. 07, 2025)


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What is Rayonier Moat Score?

Rayonier has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Rayonier has Narrow Moat: Rayonier has a strong narrow moat due to its significant land holdings and sustainable forestry practices, which provide cost advantages and regulatory barriers. Its market position in timberland management and real estate development is solid, but not dominant enough for a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Rayonier might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Competitive Comparison of Rayonier's Moat Score

For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Rayonier's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Rayonier's Moat Score Distribution in the REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Rayonier's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Rayonier's Moat Score falls into.


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Rayonier  (NYSE:RYN) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

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Rayonier Business Description

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Address
1 Rayonier Way, Wildlight, FL, USA, 32097
Website
https://www.rayonier.com
Rayonier owns and manages over 2 million acres of timberland in the United States. It is one the largest private landowners in North America. The firm also owns timberland in New Zealand. Rayonier is structured as a real estate investment trust and is not required to pay federal income taxes on earnings generated by timber harvest activities.
Executives
V. Larkin Martin director 1 RAYONIER WAY, YULEE FL 32097
David L Nunes director, officer: Chief Executive Officer 1 RAYONIER WAY, WILDLIGHT FL 32097
Shelby L Pyatt officer: VP, Human Resources 1 RAYONIER WAY, YULEE FL 32097
Gregg A Gonsalves director C/O CEDAR REALTY TRUST, INC., 44 SOUTH BAYLES AVENUE, PORT WASHINGTON NY 11050
Mark Mchugh officer: Chief Financial Officer 1 RAYONIER WAY, YULEE FL 32097
Meridee Moore director
Douglas M Long officer: SVP, Forest Resources 1 RAYONIER WAY, WILDLIGHT FL 32097
April J. Tice officer: V.P. Corp Controller 1 RAYONIER WAY, YULEE FL 32097
Mark R Bridwell officer: VP, GC and Secretary 1 RAYONIER WAY, WILDLIGHT FL 32097
W. Rhett Rogers officer: VP, Portfolio Management 1 RAYONIER WAY, YULEE FL 32097
Matthew Justice Rivers director 1 RAYONIER WAY, WILDLIGHT FL 32097
Blanche L Lincoln director C/O ENTERGY CORPORATION LEGAL DEPARTMENT, 639 LOYOLA AVE., 26TH FLOOR, NEW ORLEANS LA 70113
Dod A Fraser director 1 RAYONIER WAY, YULEE FL 32097
Keith E Bass director 6208 BLAKEFORD DRIVE, WINDERMERE FL 34786
Scott R. Jones director 1 RAYONIER WAY, YULEE FL 32097