Ryder System: Strong Fundamentals Justify Its Premium Valuation

Ryder System has improved business resilience via a shift to leasing and conservative depreciation, supporting higher quality earnings and a 65% stock rally over the past year. Q1 results showed $2.54 EPS on flat $3.1 billion revenue, with segment margin expansion in Fleet Management and stable used vehicle pricing insulating performance. R reaffirmed FY guidance: 3% operating revenue growth, $14.05–$14.80 EPS, and $700–$800 million in free cash flow, targeting long-term ROE in the low-20% range.