RYAM (Rayonier Advanced Materials) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 3.90% (As of Mar. 2026)

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RYAM Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc RYAM
56 GF Score
Price $8.23
GF Value $4.92
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Rayonier Advanced Materials 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Rayonier Advanced Materials RYAM +0.98% 56 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.90% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates RYAM with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Rayonier Advanced Materials's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.47.

During the past 12 months, Rayonier Advanced Materials's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -36.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -9.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 3.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -11.80% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Rayonier Advanced Materials was 34.60% per year. The lowest was -42.60% per year. And the median was -13.10% per year.

Rayonier Advanced Materials  (NYSE:RYAM) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation

EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate gives an overview of the company's growth in operating profitability and is an important factor used in calculating Peter Lynch Fair Value.

Rayonier Advanced Materials 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms

RYAM vs ASIX, VHI, ASPI: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Rayonier Advanced Materials's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Rayonier Advanced Materials 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Rayonier Advanced Materials's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Rayonier Advanced Materials's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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Rayonier Advanced Materials 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

What does a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 3.90% mean?
Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 3.90% as of Mar. 2026. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Rayonier Advanced Materials and its competitors.
Is Rayonier Advanced Materials' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Rayonier Advanced Materials' current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.90%. Overall, Rayonier Advanced Materials has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rayonier Advanced Materials' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to ASIX and VHI?
Rayonier Advanced Materials' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 3.90% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Chemicals company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Rayonier Advanced Materials and its competitors. Rayonier Advanced Materials's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rayonier Advanced Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.92, compared to a current price of $8.23 — trading 67.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.90%. Rayonier Advanced Materials' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.90% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rayonier Advanced Materials stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.23 is trading 67.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.92. GuruFocus considers Rayonier Advanced Materials to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for RYAM:

  • 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 3.90%
  • GF Value™: $4.92 vs. price of $8.23 (67.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the RYAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Rayonier Advanced Materials Business Description

Other Exchanges RYQ:Germany
Address 1301 Riverplace Boulevard, Suite 2300, Jacksonville, FL, USA, 32207
Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc engaged in the production and sale of high-purity cellulose and other cellulose-based materials derived from renewable wood fiber. The company operates through five segments: Cellulose Specialties, which produces purified cellulose used in products such as filters, pharmaceuticals, food additives and electronics; Biomaterials, which produces products including biofuels, lignosulfonates and other bio-based chemicals; Cellulose Commodities, which manufactures absorbent and viscose pulp used in textiles and hygiene products; Paperboard, which produces coated paperboard used for packaging and printing applications; and High-Yield Pulp, which produces pulp used in paperboard, packaging and printing paper products.
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