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12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-07-21), Rayonier Advanced Materials's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 118.60%.
The industry rank for Rayonier Advanced Materials's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
RYAM's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 91.59% of 1605
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.35
vs RYAM: 118.60
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Rayonier Advanced Materials 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
RYAM vs ASIX, VHI, ASPI: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Rayonier Advanced Materials's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Rayonier Advanced Materials's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rayonier Advanced Materials's 12-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
* 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 12-1 Month Momentum % of 118.60% mean?
Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 118.60% as of Jul. 21, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Rayonier Advanced Materials and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rayonier Advanced Materials ranks #135 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is Rayonier Advanced Materials' 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Rayonier Advanced Materials' current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 118.60%. The Chemicals industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 3.35. Rayonier Advanced Materials' value of 118.60% is 3440.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rayonier Advanced Materials ranks #135 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to ASIX and VHI?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Rayonier Advanced Materials ranks #135 out of 1605 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This places Rayonier Advanced Materials in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 3.35. Rayonier Advanced Materials' value of 118.60% is 3440.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 12-1 Month Momentum % for a Chemicals company?
The median 12-1 Month Momentum % among Chemicals companies is 3.35, based on 1,605 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 12-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Rayonier Advanced Materials's current 12-1 Month Momentum % of 118.60% is 3440.3% 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Rayonier Advanced Materials and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 3.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rayonier Advanced Materials's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 118.60%. 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 $8.73 — trading 77.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 118.60% and 3440.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.35. 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 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 118.60% as of Jul. 21, 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 $8.73 is trading 77.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.92.
GuruFocus considers Rayonier Advanced Materials to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RYAM:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 118.60%
GF Value™: $4.92 vs. price of $8.73 (77.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3440.3% above the Chemicals median (#135 of 1605)
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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