SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:SLVM - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US8713321029 - Common Stock
SLVM gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 9 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making SLVM a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. SLVM is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. This makes SLVM very considerable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SLVM was profitable.
In the past year SLVM had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years SLVM has always been profitable.
SLVM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of SLVM (9.44%) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
SLVM has a Return On Equity of 28.82%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SLVM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 13.45%, SLVM belongs to the top 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 6.12%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.44% | ||
| ROE | 28.82% | ||
| ROIC | 13.45% |
ROA(3y)8.64%
ROA(5y)8.52%
ROE(3y)75.78%
ROE(5y)50.08%
ROIC(3y)14.93%
ROIC(5y)11.91%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.17%, SLVM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
SLVM's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.12%, 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 Operating Margin of SLVM has declined.
SLVM has a better Gross Margin (24.24%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SLVM has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.17% | ||
| GM | 24.24% |
OM growth 3Y45.02%
OM growth 5Y-3.41%
PM growth 3Y-1.56%
PM growth 5Y-7.74%
GM growth 3Y8.75%
GM growth 5Y-7.54%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SLVM is creating value.
SLVM has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SLVM has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
SLVM has an Altman-Z score of 4.23. This indicates that SLVM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
SLVM has a Altman-Z score of 4.23. This is amongst the best in the industry. SLVM outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
SLVM has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.96. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.96 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.96, SLVM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
SLVM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.99. This is a neutral value indicating SLVM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SLVM (0.99) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 | 0.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.23 |
ROIC/WACC1.69
WACC7.94%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.72 indicates that SLVM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.72, SLVM is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.13 indicates that SLVM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.13, SLVM is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SLVM shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -9.15%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -8.95% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, SLVM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.25% in the last year.
SLVM shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -2.01% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.15%
EPS 3Y15.35%
EPS 5Y-8.95%
EPS Q2Q%43.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.25%
Revenue growth 3Y15.98%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.01%
Sales Q2Q%7.58%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.46% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, SLVM will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.93% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.83%
EPS Next 2Y6.14%
EPS Next 3Y6.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.45%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.96%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.93%
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 accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
SLVM is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.31.
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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.29, SLVM is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.16, the valuation of SLVM can be described as very reasonable.
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 24.44. SLVM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
88.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SLVM, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
100.00% 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 | 7.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.69 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of SLVM may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.89
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.14%
EPS Next 3Y6.46%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SLVM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.27%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.04, 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 comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.28.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.27% |
5.2 History
SLVM has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
SLVM pays out 25.19% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP25.19%
EPS Next 2Y6.14%
EPS Next 3Y6.46%
SYLVAMO CORP
NYSE:SLVM (1/21/2025, 9:31:55 PM)
After market: 81.86 0 (0%)81.86
+3.71 (+4.75%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners79.47%
Inst Owner Change-0.07%
Ins Owners0.94%
Ins Owner Change0.02%
Market Cap3.36B
Analysts50
Price Target94.86 (15.88%)
Short Float %1.83%
Short Ratio1.86
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.27% |
Yearly Dividend1.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP25.19%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)16.21%
Min EPS beat(2)9.56%
Max EPS beat(2)22.86%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)17.54%
Min EPS beat(4)2.34%
Max EPS beat(4)35.39%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)12.14%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)10.59%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.97%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.5%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.82%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.58%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.73%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.62%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0.72%
PT rev (3m)16.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.57%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.16 | ||
| P/S | 0.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.11 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.11 | ||
| P/B | 3.58 | ||
| P/tB | 4.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.69 |
EPS(TTM)6.65
EY8.12%
EPS(NY)7.33
Fwd EY8.96%
FCF(TTM)11.51
FCFY14.06%
OCF(TTM)11.51
OCFY14.06%
SpS91.86
BVpS22.85
TBVpS19.8
PEG (NY)0.89
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.44% | ||
| ROE | 28.82% | ||
| ROCE | 19.52% | ||
| ROIC | 13.45% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.22% | ||
| OM | 11.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.17% | ||
| GM | 24.24% | ||
| FCFM | 12.53% |
ROA(3y)8.64%
ROA(5y)8.52%
ROE(3y)75.78%
ROE(5y)50.08%
ROIC(3y)14.93%
ROIC(5y)11.91%
ROICexc(3y)17.54%
ROICexc(5y)13.61%
ROICexgc(3y)19.08%
ROICexgc(5y)14.77%
ROCE(3y)21.57%
ROCE(5y)17.15%
ROICexcg growth 3Y81.51%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y80.81%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y45.02%
OM growth 5Y-3.41%
PM growth 3Y-1.56%
PM growth 5Y-7.74%
GM growth 3Y8.75%
GM growth 5Y-7.54%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.32
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.96 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.62 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.52% | ||
| Profit Quality | 174.82% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.23 |
F-Score5
WACC7.94%
ROIC/WACC1.69
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)251.75%
Profit Quality(5y)223.56%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.15%
EPS 3Y15.35%
EPS 5Y-8.95%
EPS Q2Q%43.53%
EPS Next Y13.83%
EPS Next 2Y6.14%
EPS Next 3Y6.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.25%
Revenue growth 3Y15.98%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.01%
Sales Q2Q%7.58%
Revenue Next Year2.45%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.96%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.93%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-14.49%
EBIT growth 3Y68.2%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.35%
EBIT Next Year51.36%
EBIT Next 3Y16.56%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y14.56%
FCF growth 3Y9.87%
FCF growth 5Y-3.07%
OCF growth 1Y14.56%
OCF growth 3Y9.87%
OCF growth 5Y-3.07%