SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SLVM - US8713321029 - Common Stock
52.28 USD
+1.68 (+3.32%)
52.28 USD
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to SLVM. SLVM was compared to 9 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. SLVM scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. SLVM is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. These ratings could make SLVM a good candidate for value investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- SLVM had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year SLVM had a positive cash flow from operations.
- SLVM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years SLVM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.66%, SLVM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 18.42%, SLVM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- SLVM has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.96%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SLVM outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
- SLVM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.67%. This is significantly above the industry average of 5.94%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (9.96%) for SLVM is well below the 3 year average (16.67%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that SLVM had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.66% | ||
| ROE | 18.42% | ||
| ROIC | 9.96% |
ROA(3y)8.25%
ROA(5y)8.67%
ROE(3y)27.05%
ROE(5y)54.21%
ROIC(3y)16.67%
ROIC(5y)13.03%
1.3 Margins
- SLVM has a Profit Margin of 5.25%. This is in the better half of the industry: SLVM outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SLVM has declined.
- SLVM has a Operating Margin of 8.42%. This is in the better half of the industry: SLVM outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SLVM has remained more or less at the same level.
- SLVM has a Gross Margin (22.59%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- SLVM's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.25% | ||
| GM | 22.59% |
OM growth 3Y1.56%
OM growth 5Y-0.5%
PM growth 3Y-11.9%
PM growth 5Y-3.13%
GM growth 3Y1.05%
GM growth 5Y-6.15%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SLVM is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for SLVM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, SLVM has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for SLVM has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- SLVM has an Altman-Z score of 3.78. This indicates that SLVM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- SLVM has a Altman-Z score of 3.78. This is amongst the best in the industry. SLVM outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of SLVM is 2.39, which is a good value as it means it would take SLVM, 2.39 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- SLVM has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.39) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- SLVM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82. This is a neutral value indicating SLVM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- SLVM has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.82. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SLVM outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
- Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for SLVM, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.78 |
ROIC/WACC1.37
WACC7.26%
2.3 Liquidity
- SLVM has a Current Ratio of 1.52. This is a normal value and indicates that SLVM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of SLVM (1.52) is worse than 77.78% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.85 indicates that SLVM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.85, SLVM is not doing good in the industry: 77.78% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- SLVM shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -33.08%.
- Measured over the past years, SLVM shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -3.34% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -8.92% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, SLVM shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.25% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-33.08%
EPS 3Y-1.48%
EPS 5Y-3.34%
EPS Q2Q%-40.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.92%
Revenue growth 3Y10.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.25%
Sales Q2Q%-12.33%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, SLVM will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -3.86% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, SLVM will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -5.09% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-49.8%
EPS Next 2Y-12.75%
EPS Next 3Y-3.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-11.97%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.4%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.09%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.75, the valuation of SLVM can be described as very reasonable.
- SLVM's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SLVM is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.30. SLVM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.22, which indicates a very decent valuation of SLVM.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SLVM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.04. SLVM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SLVM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SLVM is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 88.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SLVM, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.77 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of SLVM may justify a higher PE ratio.
- SLVM's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.86% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-12.75%
EPS Next 3Y-3.86%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.72%, SLVM has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.64, SLVM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- SLVM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.72% |
5.2 History
- SLVM has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- SLVM has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- 41.11% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SLVM. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP41.11%
EPS Next 2Y-12.75%
EPS Next 3Y-3.86%
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+1.68 (+3.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)11-07 2025-11-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-06 2026-02-06/bmo
Inst Owners86.91%
Inst Owner Change0.48%
Ins Owners1.09%
Ins Owner Change-0.06%
Market Cap2.06B
Revenue(TTM)3.43B
Net Income(TTM)180.00M
Analysts84.44
Price Target62.22 (19.01%)
Short Float %5.72%
Short Ratio4.24
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.72% |
Yearly Dividend1.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP41.11%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date01-05 2026-01-05 (0.45)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-12.94%
Min EPS beat(2)-17.56%
Max EPS beat(2)-8.33%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.21%
Min EPS beat(4)-17.56%
Max EPS beat(4)7.95%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)6.16%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)6.36%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)6.64%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.18%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.5%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.18%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.84%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.65%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.09%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)13.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-21.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.22 | ||
| P/S | 0.6 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.1 | ||
| P/B | 2.11 | ||
| P/tB | 2.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.77 |
EPS(TTM)4.45
EY8.51%
EPS(NY)5.67
Fwd EY10.85%
FCF(TTM)8.57
FCFY16.39%
OCF(TTM)8.57
OCFY16.39%
SpS86.99
BVpS24.77
TBVpS21.53
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number49.8
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.66% | ||
| ROE | 18.42% | ||
| ROCE | 14.1% | ||
| ROIC | 9.96% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.43% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.15% | ||
| OM | 8.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.25% | ||
| GM | 22.59% | ||
| FCFM | 9.85% |
ROA(3y)8.25%
ROA(5y)8.67%
ROE(3y)27.05%
ROE(5y)54.21%
ROIC(3y)16.67%
ROIC(5y)13.03%
ROICexc(3y)19.95%
ROICexc(5y)15.29%
ROICexgc(3y)21.59%
ROICexgc(5y)16.56%
ROCE(3y)23.57%
ROCE(5y)18.45%
ROICexgc growth 3Y12.63%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.08%
ROICexc growth 3Y13.25%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.14%
OM growth 3Y1.56%
OM growth 5Y-0.5%
PM growth 3Y-11.9%
PM growth 5Y-3.13%
GM growth 3Y1.05%
GM growth 5Y-6.15%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.27
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.39 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.72 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.38% | ||
| Profit Quality | 187.78% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.78 |
F-Score5
WACC7.26%
ROIC/WACC1.37
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)247.83%
Profit Quality(5y)226.82%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-33.08%
EPS 3Y-1.48%
EPS 5Y-3.34%
EPS Q2Q%-40.98%
EPS Next Y-49.8%
EPS Next 2Y-12.75%
EPS Next 3Y-3.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.92%
Revenue growth 3Y10.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.25%
Sales Q2Q%-12.33%
Revenue Next Year-11.97%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.4%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.09%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-31.03%
EBIT growth 3Y11.8%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.74%
EBIT Next Year-4.05%
EBIT Next 3Y8.41%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-37.52%
FCF growth 3Y-5.34%
FCF growth 5Y-2.19%
OCF growth 1Y-37.52%
OCF growth 3Y-5.34%
OCF growth 5Y-2.19%
SYLVAMO CORP / SLVM FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SLVM.
What is the valuation status of SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of SLVM stock?
SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of SYLVAMO CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) is 11.75 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.11.
What is the financial health of SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) stock?
The financial health rating of SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) is 7 / 10.