RCD

Real Estate

Ready Capital Corporation Notes -15.12.29 · REIT - Mortgage · $4B

UQS Score — Balanced Preset
21.1
Poor

Ready Capital Corporation Notes -15.12.29 scores 21.1/100 using the Balanced preset.

UQS vs Real Estate Sector
RCD
21.1
Sector avg
38.4
Quality
Weak
Moat
Weak
Growth
Neutral
Risk
Weak
Valuation
Elevated

What is Ready Capital Corporation Notes -15.12.29?

Ready Capital Corporation is a US-based real estate finance company focused on small to medium balance commercial loans and SBA lending.

The company originates, acquires, and services commercial real estate loans, SBA-guaranteed small business loans, and residential mortgages. It operates as a REIT, distributing the majority of taxable income to shareholders across three business segments.

Is RCD a Good Stock to Buy?

UQS Score rates RCD as Poor overall, reflecting Weak readings across Quality, Moat, and Risk pillars.

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RCD — Score History

1015202530Apr 2Apr 12Apr 22May 2May 12May 22May 24v5
Score changes· 7 most recent
DateUQSQualityMoatGrowthRiskValueChange
May 22, 202621.125.010.049.216.60.0-2.2
May 15, 202623.325.010.049.231.20.0+3.4
May 10, 202619.930.310.049.20.00.0-3.4
May 9, 202623.325.010.049.231.20.0+3.4
May 8, 202619.930.310.049.20.00.0+0.1
Apr 5, 202619.825.010.049.27.90.0-4.2
Apr 2, 202624.020.010.052.440.40.0

RCD — Pillar Breakdown

Quality

25.0/100 (25%)

Ready Capital Corporation Notes -15.12.29 currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.

Return on EquityWeak

Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.

Operating ProfitabilityWeak

Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.

Net ProfitabilityWeak

Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.

Cash GenerationStrong

Free cash flow relative to market value.

Growth

49.2/100 (20%)

Ready Capital Corporation Notes -15.12.29 shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.

Recent Revenue TrendStrong

Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.

3Y Revenue CAGRWeak

Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.

EPS GrowthStrong

Year-over-year earnings per share growth.

Forward Revenue OutlookWeak

Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.

Risk

16.6/100 (15%)

Ready Capital Corporation Notes -15.12.29 presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.

Debt/EquityWeak

Total debt relative to shareholder equity.

Current RatioModerate

Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.

Interest CoverageWeak

Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.

Valuation

0.0/100 (15%)

Ready Capital Corporation Notes -15.12.29 appears expensively valued relative to its fundamentals and growth prospects.

Moat

10/100 (25%)

Ready Capital Corporation Notes -15.12.29 operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for RCD.

Score Composition

Quality
25.0×25%6.3
Growth
49.2×20%9.8
Risk
16.6×15%2.5
Valuation
0.0×15%0.0
Moat
10.0×25%2.5
Total
21.1Poor

Financial Data

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How is the RCD UQS Score Calculated?

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Ready Capital Corporation Notes -15.12.29 is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Ready Capital Corporation Notes -15.12.29's competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Ready Capital Corporation Notes -15.12.29 is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.