SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:SLVM • US8713321029
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-0.24 (-0.55%)
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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.
- In the past year SLVM had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years SLVM has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years SLVM had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- SLVM has a better Return On Assets (4.78%) than 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.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.22%, SLVM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SLVM is significantly above the industry average of 4.99%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (12.88%) for SLVM is well above the current ROIC(8.22%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| 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.
- SLVM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of SLVM (21.93%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SLVM has grown nicely.
| 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
- SLVM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, SLVM has less shares outstanding
- SLVM has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- SLVM has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.52 indicates that SLVM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- SLVM's Altman-Z score of 3.52 is amongst the best of the industry. SLVM outperforms 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of SLVM (3.18) is better than 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.88) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.88 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.52 |
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC7.54%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.50 indicates that SLVM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- SLVM has a worse Current ratio (1.50) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.92 indicates that SLVM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of SLVM (0.92) is worse than 77.78% 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%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -3.42% on average over the past years.
- SLVM shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -11.18%.
- 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
- SLVM is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 25.69% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, SLVM will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-16.36%
EPS Next 2Y29.64%
EPS Next 3Y25.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.12%
Revenue Next 2Y0.71%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.1%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. SLVM Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.16, the valuation of SLVM can be described as correct.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SLVM indicates a rather cheap valuation: SLVM is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- SLVM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.95.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.53, 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.
- SLVM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 38.68.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.53 |
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.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SLVM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SLVM is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.36 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- SLVM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as SLVM's earnings are expected to grow with 25.69% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y29.64%
EPS Next 3Y25.69%
5. SLVM Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- SLVM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.26%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.72, 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 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.26% |
5.2 History
- SLVM has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- SLVM has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
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 2Y29.64%
EPS Next 3Y25.69%
SLVM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
43.4
-0.24 (-0.55%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)02-12 2026-02-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-08 2026-05-08
Inst Owners86.7%
Inst Owner Change-0.12%
Ins Owners0.85%
Ins Owner Change1.17%
Market Cap1.72B
Revenue(TTM)3.35B
Net Income(TTM)132.00M
Analysts82.5
Price Target61.46 (41.61%)
Short Float %4.75%
Short Ratio4.22
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.26% |
Yearly Dividend1.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP55.3%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
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)-4.87%
PT rev (3m)-0.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-125.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.6%
EPS NY rev (3m)-47.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.55%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.53 | ||
| P/S | 0.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.44 | ||
| P/B | 1.79 | ||
| P/tB | 2.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.36 |
EPS(TTM)3.57
EY8.23%
EPS(NY)2.99
Fwd EY6.88%
FCF(TTM)6.74
FCFY15.54%
OCF(TTM)6.74
OCFY15.54%
SpS84.32
BVpS24.31
TBVpS21.44
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number44.1876 (1.81%)
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 | 3.52 |
F-Score5
WACC7.54%
ROIC/WACC1.09
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-16.36%
EPS Next 2Y29.64%
EPS Next 3Y25.69%
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-0.12%
Revenue Next 2Y0.71%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.1%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-45.51%
EBIT growth 3Y-22.55%
EBIT growth 5Y22.3%
EBIT Next Year59.78%
EBIT Next 3Y32.88%
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 -16.36% in the next year.
Is the dividend of SYLVAMO CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 55.3%.