RYAM
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Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (RYAM) closed at $10.40 as of 2026-03-20, trading 85.4% above its 200-week moving average of $5.61. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 102.5% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 73, RYAM is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.3x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.39 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 565 weeks of data, RYAM has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times. On average, these episodes lasted 33 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -17.1%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $697 million, RYAM is a small-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at -80.4%. The stock trades at 2.2x book value.
Share count has increased 4.7% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 10.9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in RYAM would have grown to $70, compared to $369 for the S&P 500. RYAM has returned -3.3% annualized vs 12.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: RYAM vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After RYAM Crosses Below the Line?
Across 12 historical episodes, buying RYAM when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -8.8% after 12 months (median -17.0%), compared to +16.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 42% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -24.3% vs +36.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment RYAM crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
RYAM has crossed below its 200-week MA 12 times with an average 1-year return of +-17.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Jan 2017 | 84 | 72.3% | -19.7% | -30.4% |
| Jan 2017 | May 2017 | 18 | 22.5% | +26.1% | -29.9% |
| Jun 2017 | Jun 2017 | 1 | 2.3% | +10.0% | -28.5% |
| Jul 2017 | Oct 2017 | 16 | 13.8% | +17.4% | -28.9% |
| Oct 2018 | Nov 2018 | 4 | 13.7% | -69.0% | -19.8% |
| Dec 2018 | Jan 2019 | 7 | 27.5% | -71.0% | -21.4% |
| Mar 2019 | Apr 2019 | 4 | 8.5% | -85.8% | -16.3% |
| May 2019 | Oct 2022 | 182 | 92.2% | -78.3% | +14.6% |
| Apr 2023 | Apr 2023 | 1 | 0.1% | -18.9% | +96.2% |
| May 2023 | May 2024 | 54 | 47.7% | +5.0% | +138.0% |
| Jun 2024 | Jul 2024 | 3 | 4.8% | -30.0% | +91.2% |
| Mar 2025 | Aug 2025 | 23 | 35.3% | +108.5% | +91.9% |
| Average | 33 | — | +-17.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RYAM below its 200-week moving average?
No. Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (RYAM) is currently 85.4% above its 200-week moving average of $5.61. It would need to fall to $5.61 to cross below the line.
What is RYAM's 200-week moving average price?
Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $5.61 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when RYAM drops below its 200-week moving average?
RYAM has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -17.1%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 33 weeks on average.
Is RYAM a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about RYAM as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 73 (overbought). Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is -80.4%. Price-to-book is 2.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does RYAM compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 10.9 years, $100 invested in RYAM would have grown to $70, compared to $369 for the S&P 500. That's -3.3% annualized vs 12.7% for the index. RYAM has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20