Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (RYAM) — Stock Score Summary

Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (RYAM) has a MoatMap StockRank of 34/100 based on Quality (24/100), Value (39/100), and Momentum (58/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. Rayonier Advanced Materials is a highly cyclical basic materials company with low capital efficiency (Q: 25) and a leveraged balance sheet, failing our quality filters.

Rayonier Advanced Materials is a global leader in high-purity cellulose specialties, which are essential chemistry-based inputs for products ranging from filters to pharmaceuticals. The company operates a highly specialized manufacturing footprint with significant barriers to entry due to the complex chemical engineering required. Its vertically integrated wood fiber sourcing and long-standing customer relationships secure its dominant position in the global acetate pulp market.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$8.18
Market Cap$622M
P/E (Forward)7.84
Price/Book1.81
Return on Equity-100.5%
Return on Invested Capital0.2%
Debt/Equity316.75
Gross Margin6.1%
Operating Margin-8.9%
Revenue Growth-9.5%
Free Cash Flow$-42M

Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. operates in the Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc.’s (RYAM) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (RYAM) is 34/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (24), Value (39), and Momentum (58) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. have an economic moat?
Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (RYAM) has a Quality factor score of 24/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (RYAM) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 34/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. in?
Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (RYAM) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Chemicals industry (United States).
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