RYAM (Rayonier Advanced Materials) Momentum Rank: 9 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 29% Above Median

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RYAM Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc RYAM
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Price $8.76
GF Value $4.93
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Rayonier Advanced Materials Momentum Rank?

Rayonier Advanced Materials RYAM -2.88% 50 Momentum Rank is 9 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates RYAM with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Rayonier Advanced Materials has the Momentum Rank of 9.

Momentum Rank measures the strength and persistence of a stock's price movement over time, rated on a scale of 1 to 10.

For Momentum Rank, we considered the residual momentum concept that was widely studied by Blitz and his colleagues as well as by Nobel Prize laureates Fama and French. However, we did not find any significant differences in the performances of stocks with different ranks of residual momentum. Therefore, we use traditional momentum instead.

Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio and other momentum indicators. The standardized momentum ratio is the average of the performances from 12 months ago to 1 month ago and 6 months ago to 1 month ago, divided by the beta of the stock over the past 12 months. To calculate the momentum ratio today, we would use the average of the two performance numbers.

For momentum, we found that stock price performance does not have a monotonic correlation with the momentum ratio. The stocks with the highest momentum ratios perform worse than those at about the 70th percentile. Therefore, for the momentum rank, we ranked the stocks at about the 70th percentile of the momentum ratio as the highest at 10.

A higher score reflects strong price momentum and indicates greater potential for superior performance. Conversely, a lower score indicates that momentum is either too high or too low, and stocks tend to underperform.

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Rayonier Advanced Materials Momentum Rank Related Terms

RYAM vs ASIX, ASPI, VHI: Momentum Rank Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Rayonier Advanced Materials's Momentum Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Momentum Rank 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 Momentum Rank vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Rayonier Advanced Materials's Momentum Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Rayonier Advanced Materials's Momentum Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Momentum Rank →
What does a Momentum Rank of 9 mean?
Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) has a Momentum Rank of 9 as of Aug. 04, 2026. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Rayonier Advanced Materials and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Rayonier Advanced Materials' Momentum Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00.
Is Rayonier Advanced Materials' Momentum Rank too high?
Rayonier Advanced Materials' current Momentum Rank of 9 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Rayonier Advanced Materials has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rayonier Advanced Materials' Momentum Rank compare to ASIX and ASPI?
Rayonier Advanced Materials' Momentum Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Rayonier Advanced Materials' own Momentum Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00 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 Momentum Rank for a Chemicals company?
A good Momentum Rank depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Momentum Rank 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 Momentum Rank mean?
A high Momentum Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Rayonier Advanced Materials and its competitors. Rayonier Advanced Materials's current Momentum Rank is 9, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 $4.93, compared to a current price of $8.76 — trading 77.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Momentum Rank is 9, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Rayonier Advanced Materials' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Momentum Rank calculated?
Momentum Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM), the current Momentum Rank is 9 as of Aug. 04, 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 $8.76 is trading 77.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.93. GuruFocus considers Rayonier Advanced Materials to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for RYAM:

  • Momentum Rank: 9 (29% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $4.93 vs. price of $8.76 (77.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 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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