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Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/15/2025: RYAM (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
1 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $6
1 Year Target Price $6
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -15.47% | Avg. Invested days 33 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 487.10M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 6 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 6 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 2.64 | 52 Weeks Range 3.35 - 10.28 | Updated Date 10/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.35 - 10.28 | Updated Date 10/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -6.73 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -29.2% | Operating Margin (TTM) 0.96% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.76% | Return on Equity (TTM) -80.4% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 11.61 | Enterprise Value 1180871659 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.32 |
Enterprise Value 1180871659 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.32 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.78 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.25 | Shares Outstanding 67000882 | Shares Floating 57443206 |
Shares Outstanding 67000882 | Shares Floating 57443206 | ||
Percent Insiders 4.85 | Percent Institutions 71.29 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Rayonier Advanced Materials
Company Overview
History and Background
Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) was established in 2014 as a spin-off from Rayonier. It focuses on high-purity cellulose specialties. The company has a long history of pulp and paper production, evolving to focus on advanced materials.
Core Business Areas
- High Purity Cellulose: Produces cellulose specialties used in various applications like filters, thickeners, and absorbent hygiene products.
- Paperboard & High-Yield Pulp: Manufactures paperboard packaging and high-yield pulp for various uses.
- High-Value Products: Manufactures products based on cellulose specialties that are more valuable than the other segments.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team includes the CEO, CFO, and various VPs heading different business units. The organizational structure is divisional, based on product segments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Cellulose Specialties: High-purity cellulose used in acetate tow, filters, food, pharmaceuticals, and other industrial applications. RYAM holds a significant market share in specific cellulose specialty niches, competing with companies like Sappi and Domtar. Market share data is difficult to give specific percentages, but RYAM is a major player. Competitors include: Sappi (SAP), Domtar (UFS).
- Paperboard: Paperboard packaging solutions. Market share information is difficult to pinpoint. Competitors include: WestRock (WRK), International Paper (IP).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The cellulose specialties market is driven by demand in filtration, absorbent hygiene, and acetate tow applications. The paperboard market is influenced by packaging demand.
Positioning
RYAM is a leading producer of cellulose specialties, with a strong presence in key niche markets. It faces competition from larger pulp and paper companies with broader product portfolios.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for cellulose specialties is estimated to be in the billions of dollars globally. RYAM is positioned to capture a significant share of this market, particularly in specialized applications. The paperboard packaging market is also substantial, estimated at hundreds of billions of dollars globally.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Leading producer of cellulose specialties
- Strong presence in niche markets
- Technological expertise in cellulose modification
- Diversified customer base
- Global manufacturing footprint
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Sensitivity to raw material prices
- Exposure to cyclical industries
- Reliance on a few key customers
- Environmental regulations
Opportunities
- Growing demand for cellulose-based products
- Expansion into new markets and applications
- Development of sustainable and bio-based materials
- Strategic acquisitions
- Increasing global filtration demand
Threats
- Competition from lower-cost producers
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
- Changes in government regulations
- Economic downturns
- Technological disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SAP
- UFS
- WRK
- IP
Competitive Landscape
RYAM's competitive advantage lies in its expertise in cellulose specialties and its strong niche market positions. It faces challenges from larger, more diversified competitors.
Major Acquisitions
Tembec
- Year: 2017
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 807
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded RYAM's high-purity cellulose production capacity and diversified its product portfolio.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth can be analyzed by reviewing RYAM's past financial performance in its annual reports.
Future Projections: Future growth projections are available from analyst estimates and company guidance.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives could include acquisitions, divestitures, new product launches, and cost reduction programs.
Summary
Rayonier Advanced Materials is a specialized producer of cellulose and paperboard with a solid position in niche markets. High debt remains a significant concern. Growth will depend on navigating raw material price volatility and capturing new opportunities in expanding markets such as filtration. Successful management of debt will be key to long-term sustainability.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q), Press Releases, Analyst Reports
- Rayonier Advanced Materials Investor Relations Website
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market data is based on estimates and may not be precise.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Rayonier Advanced Materials
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Jacksonville, FL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2014-06-16 | President, CEO & Director Mr. De Lyle W. Bloomquist | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Chemicals | Full time employees 2350 | Website https://ryam.com |
Full time employees 2350 | Website https://ryam.com | ||
Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. manufactures and sells cellulose specialty products in the United States, China, Europe, Japan, rest of Asia, Canada, Latin America, and internationally. It operates through High Purity Cellulose, Paperboard, and High-Yield Pulp segments. The company's products include cellulose specialties, which are natural polymers that are used as raw materials to manufacture a range of consumer-oriented products, such as liquid crystal displays, impact-resistant plastics, thickeners for food products, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, cigarette filters, high-tenacity rayon tire cords and industrial hoses, food casings, paints, and lacquers. It also offers commodity products, such as commodity viscose used in woven applications, including rayon textiles for clothing and other fabrics, as well as in non-woven applications comprising baby wipes, cosmetic and personal wipes, industrial wipes, and mattress ticking; and absorbent materials consisting of fluff that are used as an absorbent medium in disposable baby diapers, feminine hygiene products, incontinence pads, convalescent bed pads, industrial towels and wipes, and non-woven fabrics. In addition, the company provides paperboards for packaging, printing documents, brochures, promotional materials, paperback books and catalog covers, file folders, tags, and lottery tickets; and high-yield pulps to produces hardwood aspen, maple, and birch species for paperboard, packaging, printing and writing papers, and various other paper products. Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.
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