RYAM (Rayonier Advanced Materials) Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): -1.79 (As of Mar. 2026)


RYAM Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc RYAM
59 GF Score
Price $7.10
GF Value $4.92
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Rayonier Advanced Materials Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)?

Rayonier Advanced Materials RYAM +0.57% 59 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is -1.79 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates RYAM with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 706 Chemicals companies, Rayonier Advanced Materials ranks worse than 141642.92% on this metric.

In 1986 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Letter, Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as follows:

"These represent (a) reported earnings plus (b) depreciation, depletion, amortization, and certain other non-cash charges...less (c) the average annual amount of capitalized expenditures for plant and equipment, etc. that the business requires to fully maintain its long-term competitive position and its unit volume (If the business requires additional working capital to maintain its competitive position and unit volume, the increment also should be included in (c))...Our owner-earnings equation does not yield the deceptively precise figures provided by GAAP, since (c) must be a guess - and one sometimes very difficult to make. Despite this problem, we consider the owner earnings figure, not the GAAP figure, to be the relevant item for valuation purposes - both for investors in buying stocks and for managers in buying entire businesses...All of this points up the absurdity of the 'cash flow' numbers that are often set forth in Wall Street reports. These numbers routinely include (a) plus (b) - but do not subtract (c)."

Rayonier Advanced Materials's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.79. It's Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio for today is 0.


The historical rank and industry rank for Rayonier Advanced Materials's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) or its related term are showing as below:


During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio of Rayonier Advanced Materials was 62.26. The lowest was 1.39. And the median was 4.71.


RYAM's Price-to-Owner-Earnings is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 19.965
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Owner-Earnings only.

Rayonier Advanced Materials's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.22. Its Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-7.05. It's PE Ratio (TTM) ratio for today is At Loss.

Rayonier Advanced Materials's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.24. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-7.06. It's PE Ratio without NRI ratio for today is At Loss.


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Assumption: Companies usually do not report maintenance capital expenditures and growth capital expenditures separately. Here we use estimated numbers and average them over 5 years. The method to estimate maintenance capital expenditures can be found in above part 4.

Note: GuruFocus' Change In Working Capital is provided by Morningstar. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement from original financial report. And it includes non-current parts of assets and liabilities.


Rayonier Advanced Materials Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Related Terms


Rayonier Advanced Materials Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rayonier Advanced Materials's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) can be seen below:

* 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 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Chart

Rayonier Advanced Materials Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.43 -0.21 0.37 1.02 -1.32

Rayonier Advanced Materials Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.15 -0.79 -1.37 -1.32 -1.79

RYAM vs ASIX, VHI, ASPI: Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Rayonier Advanced Materials's Price-to-Owner-Earnings, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Owner-Earnings 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-Owner-Earnings vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Rayonier Advanced Materials's Price-to-Owner-Earnings distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Rayonier Advanced Materials's Price-to-Owner-Earnings falls into.


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Rayonier Advanced Materials Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Calculation

In 1986 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Letter, Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as follows:

"These represent (a) reported earnings plus (b) depreciation, depletion, amortization, and certain other non-cash charges...less (c) the average annual amount of capitalized expenditures for plant and equipment, etc. that the business requires to fully maintain its long-term competitive position and its unit volume. (If the business requires additional working capital to maintain its competitive position and unit volume, the increment also should be included in (c))...Our owner-earnings equation does not yield the deceptively precise figures provided by GAAP, since (c) must be a guess - and one sometimes very difficult to make. Despite this problem, we consider the owner earnings figure, not the GAAP figure, to be the relevant item for valuation purposes - both for investors in buying stocks and for managers in buying entire businesses...All of this points up the absurdity of the 'cash flow' numbers that are often set forth in Wall Street reports. These numbers routinely include (a) plus (b) - but do not subtract (c)."

To make it simple, then you will have:

Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) = (Net Income + Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization + Change In Deferred Tax - 5Y Average of Maintenance Capital Expenditure + Change In Working Capital) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)

Rayonier Advanced Materials's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Calculation:

TTM / Last Quarter Average of Last 20 Quarters
Net Income -471
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 136
Change In Deferred Tax 320
5Y Average of Maintenance Capital Expenditure 93
Change In Working Capital -12
Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) 67

1. Start with "Net Income" from income statement. Rayonier Advanced Materials's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-471 Mil.

2. "Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization" is from cashflow statement. Rayonier Advanced Materials's Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $136 Mil. This needs to be added back because company does not actually need to pay cash for it. It is a non-cash item.

3. Other non-cash charges usually include "Stock Based Compensation" and "Change In Deferred Tax":
However, to be conservative, GuruFocus will not add Stock Based Compensation back to net income. Rayonier Advanced Materials's Change In Deferred Tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $320 Mil.

4. Average maintenance capital expenditure over a business/industry cycle: 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = $93 Mil

It is usually best to take a long-term average of maintenance capital expenditure. Ideally this would be as long as 10 years and include at least one economic downturn. However, since many companies do not have as long as 10-year history, here GuruFocus uses the latest 5 years data to do the calculation. To smooth out unusual years but reflect recent developments, we take an average of the 5 year maintenance capital expenditure.

The following shows how to get maintenance capital expenditure.

First, calculate the revenue change regarding to the previous quarter. If the revenue decreased from the previous quarter, then the Maintenance Capital Expenditure = Capital Expenditure (positive).
Second, if the revenue increased from the previous quarter, then calculate the percentage of Net PPE as of corresponding Revenue.
Growth Capital Expenditure = Percentage of Property, Plant and Equipment as of corresponding Revenue * Revenue Increase
Third, calculate Capital Expenditure (positive) - Growth Capital Expenditure.
If [Capital Expenditure (positive) - Growth Capital Expenditure] was negative, then the Maintenance Capital Expenditure = Capital Expenditure (positive).
If [Capital Expenditure (positive) - Growth Capital Expenditure] was positive, then the Maintenance Capital Expenditure = Capital Expenditure (positive) - Growth Capital Expenditure.
Fourth, get the average of the 5 years maintenance capital expenditure.

Rayonier Advanced Materials's 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = $93 Mil

5. "Change In Working Capital" is from cashflow statement. Rayonier Advanced Materials's Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-12 Mil.
Note: GuruFocus' Change in Working Capital is provided by Morningstar. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement from original financial report. And sometimes it includes non-current parts of assets and liabilities.

6. Rayonier Advanced Materials's Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 67.134 Mil.

Rayonier Advanced Materials's Onwer Earnings Per Share for Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=( Net Income+Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization+Change In Deferred Tax
=( -471.218 +136.16+320.28
-5Y Avg of Maintenance CAPEX+Change In Working Capital )/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
-93.372413774062+-12.161)/67.134
=-1.79

Price-to-Owner-Earnings=Current Price/Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=7.10/-1.79
=0

* 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.

What does a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of -1.79 mean?
Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) has a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of -1.79 as of Mar. 2026. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on Rayonier Advanced Materials. Over the past decade, Rayonier Advanced Materials' Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 1.39 to 62.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Rayonier Advanced Materials ranks #999999 out of 706 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Rayonier Advanced Materials' Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) too high?
Rayonier Advanced Materials' current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is -1.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.39 to a high of 62.26. Based on the distribution chart, Rayonier Advanced Materials ranks #999999 out of 706 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Rayonier Advanced Materials has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rayonier Advanced Materials' Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) compare to ASIX and VHI?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Rayonier Advanced Materials ranks #999999 out of 706 companies for Owner Earnings per Share (TTM). This places Rayonier Advanced Materials in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 19.97. Historically, Rayonier Advanced Materials' own Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 1.39 to 62.26 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) for a Chemicals company?
The median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) among Chemicals companies is 19.97, based on 706 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) 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 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) mean?
A high Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on Rayonier Advanced Materials. For the Chemicals industry, the median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 19.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rayonier Advanced Materials's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is -1.79. 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 $7.10 — trading 44.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is -1.79. Rayonier Advanced Materials' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) calculated?
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM), the current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is -1.79 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 $7.10 is trading 44.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.92. GuruFocus considers Rayonier Advanced Materials to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for RYAM:

  • Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): -1.79
  • GF Value™: $4.92 vs. price of $7.10 (44.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 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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