RYAM (Rayonier Advanced Materials) ROCE %: -19.47% (As of Mar. 2026)


RYAM Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc RYAM
56 GF Score
Price $8.00
GF Value $4.92
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Rayonier Advanced Materials ROCE %?

Rayonier Advanced Materials RYAM +0.88% 56 ROCE % is -19.47% 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Rayonier Advanced Materials's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -19.47%.

Rayonier Advanced Materials  (NYSE:RYAM) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Rayonier Advanced Materials ROCE % Related Terms

Rayonier Advanced Materials ROCE % Historical Data

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* 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 ROCE % Chart

Rayonier Advanced Materials Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.76 2.07 -3.09 2.07 0.19

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
ROCE % 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 -3.15 -0.64 2.96 2.44 -19.47
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Rayonier Advanced Materials ROCE % Calculation

Rayonier Advanced Materials's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=2.908/( ( (2129.657 - 400.162) + (1758.355 - 360.377) )/ 2 )
=2.908/( (1729.495+1397.978)/ 2 )
=2.908/1563.7365
=0.19 %

Rayonier Advanced Materials's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-260.936/( ( (1758.355 - 360.377) + (1667.381 - 385.211) )/ 2 )
=-260.936/( ( 1397.978 + 1282.17 )/ 2 )
=-260.936/1340.074
=-19.47 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of -19.47% mean?
Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) has a ROCE % of -19.47% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Rayonier Advanced Materials' ROCE % too high?
Rayonier Advanced Materials' current ROCE % is -19.47%. 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' ROCE % compare to ASIX and WLKP?
Rayonier Advanced Materials' ROCE % of -19.47% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.42. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Chemicals company?
The median ROCE % among Chemicals companies is 6.42, based on 1,595 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROCE % is 6.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rayonier Advanced Materials's current ROCE % is -19.47%. 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 ROCE % is -19.47%. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM), the current ROCE % is -19.47% 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 $8.00 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:

  • ROCE %: -19.47%
  • GF Value™: $4.92 vs. price of $8.00 (62.6% 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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