SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:SLVM • US8713321029
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42.35 USD
-0.37 (-0.87%)
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This SLVM fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. SLVM Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- SLVM had positive earnings in the past year.
- SLVM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years SLVM has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years SLVM had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- SLVM has a Return On Assets of 4.78%. This is in the better half of the industry: SLVM outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.66%, SLVM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- SLVM has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.22%) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SLVM is significantly above the industry average of 4.99%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (8.22%) for SLVM is well below the 3 year average (12.88%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that SLVM had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.78% | ||
| ROE | 13.66% | ||
| ROIC | 8.22% |
ROA(3y)8.39%
ROA(5y)8.46%
ROE(3y)25.8%
ROE(5y)55.33%
ROIC(3y)12.88%
ROIC(5y)13.94%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.94%, SLVM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SLVM has declined.
- SLVM has a better Operating Margin (7.43%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SLVM has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 21.93%, SLVM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- SLVM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.94% | ||
| GM | 21.93% |
OM growth 3Y-20.47%
OM growth 5Y14.26%
PM growth 3Y6.59%
PM growth 5Y-11.18%
GM growth 3Y-7.61%
GM growth 5Y2.78%
2. SLVM Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SLVM is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for SLVM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for SLVM has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for SLVM has remained at the same level compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.50 indicates that SLVM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- SLVM has a better Altman-Z score (3.50) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of SLVM is 3.18, which is a good value as it means it would take SLVM, 3.18 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- SLVM has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.18. This is amongst the best in the industry. SLVM outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
- SLVM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.88. This is a neutral value indicating SLVM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- SLVM's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.88 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SLVM outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.88 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.5 |
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC7.4%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.50 indicates that SLVM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.50, SLVM is not doing good in the industry: 77.78% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- SLVM has a Quick Ratio of 1.50. This is a bad value and indicates that SLVM is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- SLVM has a Quick ratio of 0.92. This is in the lower half of the industry: SLVM underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- The current and quick ratio evaluation for SLVM is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.5 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 |
3. SLVM Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- SLVM shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -52.08%.
- Measured over the past years, SLVM shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -3.42% on average per year.
- The Revenue for SLVM has decreased by -11.18% in the past year. This is quite bad
- Measured over the past years, SLVM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.04% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-52.08%
EPS 3Y-25.02%
EPS 5Y-3.42%
EPS Q2Q%-44.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.18%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.61%
Revenue growth 5Y7.04%
Sales Q2Q%-8.25%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 29.39% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- Based on estimates for the next years, SLVM will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-13.24%
EPS Next 2Y29.39%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.06%
Revenue Next 2Y1.1%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. SLVM Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.86, which indicates a very decent valuation of SLVM.
- 88.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SLVM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- SLVM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.67, the valuation of SLVM can be described as correct.
- SLVM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SLVM is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.76. SLVM is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- SLVM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SLVM is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SLVM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.27 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- SLVM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- SLVM's earnings are expected to grow with 29.39% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y29.39%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. SLVM Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.47%, SLVM is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.56, SLVM pays a better dividend. On top of this SLVM pays more dividend than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- SLVM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.47% |
5.2 History
- SLVM has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- The dividend of SLVM decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- SLVM pays out 55.30% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP55.3%
EPS Next 2Y29.39%
EPS Next 3YN/A
SLVM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:SLVM (4/2/2026, 3:27:37 PM)
42.35
-0.37 (-0.87%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)02-12 2026-02-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07
Inst Owners86.59%
Inst Owner Change5.65%
Ins Owners0.87%
Ins Owner Change1.17%
Market Cap1.67B
Revenue(TTM)3.35B
Net Income(TTM)132.00M
Analysts82.5
Price Target64.6 (52.54%)
Short Float %5.02%
Short Ratio4.63
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.47% |
Yearly Dividend1.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP55.3%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date04-07 2026-04-07 (0.45)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.69%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.33%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.04%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-7.46%
Min EPS beat(4)-17.56%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.04%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)1.61%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)7.26%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)4.54%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.18%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.61%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.61%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.21%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.99%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.69%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)3.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-123.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)-41.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)-45.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.77%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.67 | ||
| P/S | 0.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.24 | ||
| P/B | 1.73 | ||
| P/tB | 1.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.27 |
EPS(TTM)3.57
EY8.43%
EPS(NY)3.1
Fwd EY7.31%
FCF(TTM)6.78
FCFY16.02%
OCF(TTM)6.78
OCFY16.02%
SpS84.81
BVpS24.45
TBVpS21.56
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number44.32
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.78% | ||
| ROE | 13.66% | ||
| ROCE | 12.16% | ||
| ROIC | 8.22% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.78% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.31% | ||
| OM | 7.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.94% | ||
| GM | 21.93% | ||
| FCFM | 8% |
ROA(3y)8.39%
ROA(5y)8.46%
ROE(3y)25.8%
ROE(5y)55.33%
ROIC(3y)12.88%
ROIC(5y)13.94%
ROICexc(3y)14.92%
ROICexc(5y)16.25%
ROICexgc(3y)16.03%
ROICexgc(5y)17.57%
ROCE(3y)18.61%
ROCE(5y)20.13%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-28.02%
ROICexgc growth 5Y25.83%
ROICexc growth 3Y-27.38%
ROICexc growth 5Y26.09%
OM growth 3Y-20.47%
OM growth 5Y14.26%
PM growth 3Y6.59%
PM growth 5Y-11.18%
GM growth 3Y-7.61%
GM growth 5Y2.78%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.21
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.88 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.99 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.08 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 62.62% | ||
| Profit Quality | 203.03% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.5 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.5 |
F-Score5
WACC7.4%
ROIC/WACC1.11
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)185.85%
Profit Quality(5y)222.72%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-52.08%
EPS 3Y-25.02%
EPS 5Y-3.42%
EPS Q2Q%-44.9%
EPS Next Y-13.24%
EPS Next 2Y29.39%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.18%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.61%
Revenue growth 5Y7.04%
Sales Q2Q%-8.25%
Revenue Next Year-0.06%
Revenue Next 2Y1.1%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-45.51%
EBIT growth 3Y-22.55%
EBIT growth 5Y22.3%
EBIT Next Year62.95%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-42.86%
FCF growth 3Y-16.42%
FCF growth 5Y-6.75%
OCF growth 1Y-42.86%
OCF growth 3Y-16.42%
OCF growth 5Y-6.75%
SYLVAMO CORP / SLVM Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for SYLVAMO CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to SLVM.
What is the valuation status of SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) stock?
SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) is expected to decline by -13.24% in the next year.
Is the dividend of SYLVAMO CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 55.3%.