Rayonier Advanced MaterialsRYAM +0.88%56 Median PS Value is $6.53 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 706% above its 10-year median of 0.81. 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. Among 911 Chemicals companies, Rayonier Advanced Materials ranks worse than 62.13% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rayonier Advanced Materials's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
RYAM'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43 Med: 0.81 Max: 1.7
Current: 1.23
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Rayonier Advanced Materials was 1.70. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 0.81.
RYAM's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 62.13% of 911
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1
vs RYAM: 1.23
Rayonier Advanced Materials (NYSE:RYAM) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Rayonier Advanced Materials's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
8.00
/
6.53
=
1.23
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Rayonier Advanced Materials Median PS Value Related Terms
Rayonier Advanced Materials Median PS Value Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
RYAM vs ASIX, WLKP, VHI: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Rayonier Advanced Materials's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Rayonier Advanced Materials's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rayonier Advanced Materials's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.3061.
Rayonier Advanced Materials's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $21.334.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) has a Median PS Value of $6.53 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Rayonier Advanced Materials and its competitors. This is 706% above median its historical median of 0.81. Over the past decade, Rayonier Advanced Materials' Median PS Value has ranged from 0.43 to 1.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Rayonier Advanced Materials ranks #566 out of 911 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 62.1%.
Is Rayonier Advanced Materials' Median PS Value too high?
Rayonier Advanced Materials' current Median PS Value of $6.53 is 706% above median its 10-year median of 0.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 1.70. The Chemicals industry median Median PS Value is 1.00. Rayonier Advanced Materials' value of $6.53 is 553% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rayonier Advanced Materials ranks #566 out of 911 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Median PS Value compare to ASIX and WLKP?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Rayonier Advanced Materials ranks #566 out of 911 companies for Median PS Value. This places Rayonier Advanced Materials in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.00. Rayonier Advanced Materials' value of $6.53 is 553% above this benchmark. Historically, Rayonier Advanced Materials' own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.43 to 1.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.81 vs. the industry median of 1.00, Rayonier Advanced Materials has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Median PS Value for a Chemicals company?
The median Median PS Value among Chemicals companies is 1.00, based on 911 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Rayonier Advanced Materials's current Median PS Value of $6.53 is 553% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Rayonier Advanced Materials and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rayonier Advanced Materials's current Median PS Value is $6.53, which is 706% above median its own 10-year median of 0.81. 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 $8.00 — trading 62.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $6.53, which is 706% above median its 10-year median of 0.81 and 553% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.00. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM), the current Median PS Value is $6.53 as of Jun. 27, 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 $8.00 is trading 62.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.92.
GuruFocus considers Rayonier Advanced Materials to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RYAM:
Median PS Value: $6.53 (706% above median its 10-year median of 0.81)
GF Value™: $4.92 vs. price of $8.00 (62.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 553% above the Chemicals median (#566 of 911)
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 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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