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Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
12/02/2025: RYAM (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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 $9
1 Year Target Price $9
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -19.92% | Avg. Invested days 34 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/02/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 424.82M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 9 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 9 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 2.17 | 52 Weeks Range 3.35 - 8.65 | Updated Date 12/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.35 - 8.65 | Updated Date 12/2/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -6.29 |
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 2025-11-04 | When - | Estimate -0.02 | Actual -0.07 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -28.25% | Operating Margin (TTM) 2.55% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.45% | Return on Equity (TTM) -77.14% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 11.45 | Enterprise Value 1154128522 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.29 |
Enterprise Value 1154128522 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.29 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.78 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.91 | Shares Outstanding 67005593 | Shares Floating 57427814 |
Shares Outstanding 67005593 | Shares Floating 57427814 | ||
Percent Insiders 4.85 | Percent Institutions 67.71 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Rayonier Advanced Materials
Company Overview
History and Background
Rayonier Advanced Materials was founded in 1926 as Rainier Pulp and Paper Company. It evolved from producing pulp for paper to focusing on high-purity cellulose specialties. It was spun off from Rayonier in 2014.
Core Business Areas
- High Purity Cellulose: Produces cellulose specialties used in a variety of applications, including filters, pharmaceuticals, food, and electronics.
- Paperboard and High-Yield Pulp: Manufactures paperboard and high-yield pulp for packaging and other applications.
Leadership and Structure
The CEO is De Lyle Bloomquist. The company has a traditional corporate structure with functional departments like Finance, Operations, and Sales.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Cellulose Specialties: High-purity cellulose used in filters, pharmaceuticals, and other specialty applications. Market share data is not readily available but estimated to be in a competitive range versus competitors such as Borregaard, Sappi, and Kelheim Fibres. Revenue is a substantial part of the RYAM total revenue.
- Paperboard: Used for packaging and other applications. Market share is smaller compared to cellulose specialties. Competitors include WestRock and International Paper.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The cellulose specialties market is driven by demand from various industries, including filtration, food, and pharmaceuticals. The paperboard market is influenced by packaging trends and economic conditions.
Positioning
Rayonier Advanced Materials is positioned as a leading producer of high-purity cellulose specialties. Its competitive advantage lies in its specialized production processes and product quality.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for cellulose specialties is estimated to be several billion dollars globally. Rayonier Advanced Materials has a significant presence in this market, but exact TAM positioning data is not publicly available.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Specialized production processes
- High-quality products
- Established customer relationships
- Diversified end markets for cellulose specialties
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Exposure to raw material price volatility
- Limited diversification beyond cellulose specialties and paperboard
- Fluctuations in operating results
Opportunities
- Growing demand for cellulose specialties in emerging markets
- Expansion into new applications for cellulose specialties
- Strategic acquisitions to expand product portfolio
- Capitalizing on sustainability trends for bio-based materials
Threats
- Increased competition from low-cost producers
- Economic downturns affecting demand for paperboard
- Changes in regulations impacting cellulose production
- Raw material price fluctuations and supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- BORR.OL
- SAP.DE
- IP
Competitive Landscape
Rayonier Advanced Materials faces competition based on product quality, price, and innovation. Its advantages include specialized products and established customer relationships. Disadvantages include high debt and exposure to raw material prices.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth trends require specific financial data from previous years.
Future Projections: Future growth projections are based on analyst estimates, which vary depending on market conditions and company performance.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives require up-to-date information which could include cost reduction programs, strategic investments, and new product development efforts.
Summary
Rayonier Advanced Materials is a specialty materials company with a strong position in cellulose specialties. High debt levels pose a challenge, but demand for its products continues to grow. The company should focus on reducing debt and capitalizing on growth opportunities in emerging markets and new applications. Managing raw material price volatility is also crucial for sustained profitability.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (10-K, 10-Q), Press Releases, Investor Presentations, Market Research Reports
- Major Financial News websites
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice. Market conditions can change rapidly, and investors should conduct their own due diligence.
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.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
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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