Ryder System Inc. (R) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$282.55 +0.67% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $282.35

Ryder System Inc. (R) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 62/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH Cap $10.80B
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As of 2026-11-03, Ryder System Inc. (NYSE: R) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 62/100 at a spot price of $282.55 (+0.67% 1D, market cap $10.80B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 17/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, R ranks #281 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Rental/Leasing Companies), R carries a Roarable C (62/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 21.5x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 5.7%. By comparison, UHAL (U-Haul Holding Company) holds a E grade (33/100 RQD, P/E 132.8x, ROIC 5.1%, cap $11.18B) and CAR (Avis Budget Group Inc.) posts a D- grade (42/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $3.81B). Among the 5-stock peer group, R leads on earnings multiple (21.5x) while R leads on capital efficiency (5.7% ROIC).

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Per R's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000085961), Ryder System Inc. generated $12.66B in revenue (+0.2% YoY), $499.0M in net income, and $2.02B in free cash flow against $16.39B in total assets and $6.00B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. 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: $282.35 (-0.07%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) • 16% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 62/100 (C) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.7% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 54.3% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B · Rk D
Cash (12)Whales (17)SEC (10)Macro (8)CEO (15)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+1.8% Base Target
$339 Bull$288 Base$224 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for R)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (62/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY R SCORES 62/100 (C) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+17/20 pts (27% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±5.5% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+15/20 pts (24% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 75% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (74.4) create a -12 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
54
Grade C-$237.82+1% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
57
Grade C$240.31+14.7% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
59
Grade C$275.61+2.5% Next Q
Current
62
Grade C$282.55+0.7% Hist 90D α
Trajectory: C- (54) → C (62)Full Audit →
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Even with a 62/100 (C) score, R faces multiple-compression risk if 21.5x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($247.09) or 200D SMA ($239.00) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($287.64) toward Bear Floor ($224.36).

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Contract: “R Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
RSI-14 MOMENTUMOVERBOUGHT (>70)
74.430 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDDISTRESS RISK (<1.8)
1.58>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)
6 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE96% OF RANGE
L: $161$282.55H: $287
1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (steady margins), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: C-RQD 12 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● BUYING
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Hedge funds and options traders are leaning bullish, showing strong institutional appetite.

Factor Grade: B+RQD 32 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WARNING
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

High sensitivity to tight interest rates or new risk warnings added to recent SEC annual filings.

Factor Grade: DRQD 18 / 40
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NEUTRAL (60)

5.7% ROIC with 42.0% gross margin and 18.87% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
BEARISH (50)

Altman-Z 1.58 and Piotroski 6/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
BULLISH (67)

32/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 8/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like R
  • ✓Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.
  • ✓Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
  • !Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
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R // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +21.28%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-03O $280.7H $282.6L $280.7C $282.6VOL 426.5K
RES: $287.2SUP: $207.2SMA50: $247.1SMA200: $239.0
$293.6$266.3$239.0$211.7$184.4RES $287.2SUP $207.2$282.62026-05-042026-06-182026-08-052026-09-212026-11-03
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

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

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
15.2%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +0.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #281 of 1011 ⚔️ UHAL vs R Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (R vs. UHAL, CAR, HTZ, MRT)

Industry: Rental/Leasing Companies (6 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Ryder System Inc. (R) ranks #281 by composite RQD confidence (62/100, grade C) and #158 by equity capitalization ($10.80B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, R leads on earnings valuation at 21.5x trailing P/E, while R leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 5.7% ROIC and — gross margin. R currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 62/100 (C).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
R ACTIVE
Ryder System Inc.
C 62/100 21.5x — 5.7% +0.67% $10.80B Benchmark Subject
UHAL
U-Haul Holding Company
E 33/100 132.8x 67.6% 5.1% +1.23% $11.18B /uhal-vs-r →
CAR
Avis Budget Group Inc.
D- 42/100 — — — -0.16% $3.81B /car-vs-r →
HTZ
Hertz Global Holdings Inc
D- 42/100 — — — -1.03% $684.4M /htz-vs-r →
MRT
Marti Technologies Inc. (Class A)
D- 41/100 — 61.1% -35.0% -0.96% $178.1M /mrt-vs-r →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000085961

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Ryder System Inc. (R) reported GAAP revenue of $12.66B (+0.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $12.64B , and +7.5% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $499.0M, operating cash flow of $2.59B, and free cash flow of $2.02B (+19.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, R closed FY2025 with $16.39B in total assets against $6.00B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.58, 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 $12.66B $499.0M $2.59B $2.02B $16.39B $6.00B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $12.64B $489.0M $2.27B $1.70B $16.67B $6.10B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $11.78B $406.0M $2.35B $1.82B $14.14B $3.31B

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, Ryder System Inc. (NYSE: R) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 62/100 at a spot price of $282.55 (+0.67% 1D, market cap $10.80B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 17/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, R ranks #281 in composite RQD confidence.

How does R compare to UHAL and CAR in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Rental/Leasing Companies), R carries a Roarable C (62/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 21.5x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 5.7%. By comparison, UHAL (U-Haul Holding Company) holds a E grade (33/100 RQD, P/E 132.8x, ROIC 5.1%, cap $11.18B) and CAR (Avis Budget Group Inc.) posts a D- grade (42/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $3.81B). Among the 5-stock peer group, R leads on earnings multiple (21.5x) while R leads on capital efficiency (5.7% ROIC).

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

Per R's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000085961), Ryder System Inc. generated $12.66B in revenue (+0.2% YoY), $499.0M in net income, and $2.02B in free cash flow against $16.39B in total assets and $6.00B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. 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.

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

R last traded at $282.55 (+0.67% on volume of 426,474 shares), positioning the stock +14.35% above its 50-day simple moving average ($247.09) and +18.22% above its 200-day simple moving average ($239.00). Across its 52-week range of $161.41 to $287.00, R sits at the 96.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 74.4 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.5% ($267.01 to $298.09).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell R stock right now?

Ryder System Inc. (R) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C (Hold — HOLD) with 62/100 RQD Confidence. Solid steady margins (6% return on capital), mixed timing at 22x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

What is R's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

R's 12-month base price target is $287.64 (range $224.36 to $339.42), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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R — Ryder System Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:16:14Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, Ryder System Inc. scores 62 out of 100, a letter grade of C, with the verdict label "Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 12 of 20 (ROIC 5.7%; FCF yield 18.87%); Whale 13F Flow at 17 of 20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning); Insider Conviction at 15 of 20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow); Macro Regime Fit at 8 of 20 (Beta 1.1; sector sensitivity); and Forensic Balance Sheet at 10 of 20 (Altman Z 1.58; Piotroski F 6/9; Debt/Equity 1.84).

For a prospective investor, the strongest pillars are institutional and insider flow, which score relatively high and point to supportive positioning. The weakest pillar is Macro Regime Fit, indicating that the stock's sensitivity to broader market and sector conditions is a meaningful consideration. The forensic balance sheet score reflects leverage (Debt/Equity 1.84) and a Z-Score in the distress-adjacent range, which warrants attention to funding and refinancing conditions. The cash-generation pillar is moderate: the stated FCF yield of 18.87% is high relative to ROIC of 5.7%, and the gap between these two figures is one reason to examine how free cash flow is being measured before drawing conclusions. Valuation tradeoffs are visible in the multiples: a trailing P/E of 21.5 against a forward P/E of 20 implies expected earnings growth per the market data, while EV/EBITDA of 14.8 reflects a capital-intensive business carrying substantial debt. The overall rating is a balanced one, with no single pillar dominating the outcome.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
280.68$10.73B21.52014.813.061.35%1.1$161.41 - $2875.7%

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$12665.0M$588.8M$499.0MN/A$2024.1M$198.0M$6000.8M
FY 2024$12636.0M$577.0M$489.0MN/A$1696.4M$154.0M$6099.8M
FY 2023$11783.0M$479.1M$406.0MN/A$1822.8MN/A$3308.7M

Per the market data, operating margin is 4.8%, net margin is 3.9%, and gross margin is 0%; ROIC is 5.7%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 1.58 and the Piotroski F-Score is 6 of 9. The stated Debt/Equity ratio is 1.84. Reported debt was $6000.8M in FY 2025 against $198.0M of cash, and debt in FY 2023 was $3308.7M, a material increase over the period shown.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

  • Analyst and price action: A headline attributed to Barclays describes shares rising after an upgrade, the only item flagged GREEN (CATALYST) in the feed.
  • Insider activity: A Moomoo report describes a director selling US$9.75 Million in common stock.
  • Earnings reaction: A TradingView report describes shares rising 2% since the third-quarter 2026 earnings release.
  • Valuation debate: A Seeking Alpha headline frames the stock as too good to sell but too rich to chase.
  • Investor interest: Yahoo Finance headlines encourage bullish positioning and value-investor consideration.

All other feed items are rated YELLOW (MARKET WIRE). Risk watch items include the director sale and the leverage metrics noted above. The Butterfly supply-chain graph reports supply_chain as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals.

Open Questions

  • What is the company's revenue composition by segment and customer type, given that the profile and filings provide only consolidated totals?
  • Why does FY 2025 EPS show as N/A, and what are the share count and diluted EPS figures?
  • The stated FCF yield (18.87%) is far above ROIC (5.7%); how is free cash flow defined and measured in the source?
  • What is the debt maturity profile and refinancing schedule, given Debt/Equity of 1.84 and the Altman Z-Score of 1.58?
  • Who are the analysts covering the stock, and what are the consensus rating and price targets?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is R (C • RQD 62/100) a Buy at $280.68?

Welcome to the R (Ryder System Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 62/100 (Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward) in Rental/Leasing Companies. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

RE RedlineAuditor Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $218.93 (-22.0%)
Spot @ $280.68

Pump the brakes on R — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on R, but look at what you are paying: 21.5x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless Ryder System Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

SI SiliconVal_Bull Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $322.78 (+15.0%)
Spot @ $280.68

R cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on R, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Rental/Leasing Companies and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $280.68 (52-wk range $161.41 - $287.00), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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