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SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SLVM - US8713321029 - Common Stock

48.33 USD
+1.22 (+2.59%)
Last: 1/8/2026, 7:00:00 PM
48.33 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/8/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, SLVM scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SLVM was compared to 9 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. SLVM gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. SLVM has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. These ratings could make SLVM a good candidate for value investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
Each year in the past 5 years SLVM had a positive operating cash flow.
SLVM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSLVM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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.
The Return On Equity of SLVM (18.42%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.96%, SLVM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SLVM 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 RankSector 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%
SLVM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSLVM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50 100 150

1.3 Margins

SLVM's Profit Margin of 5.25% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SLVM outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SLVM has declined.
The Operating Margin of SLVM (8.42%) is better than 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.
The Gross Margin of SLVM (22.59%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SLVM has declined.
Industry RankSector 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%
SLVM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSLVM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

SLVM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SLVM has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for SLVM has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SLVM has been reduced compared to a year ago.
SLVM Yearly Shares OutstandingSLVM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
SLVM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSLVM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

SLVM has an Altman-Z score of 3.71. This indicates that SLVM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.71, SLVM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
SLVM has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.39. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as SLVM would need 2.39 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.39, SLVM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82 indicates that SLVM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
SLVM has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.82) which 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.82
Debt/FCF 2.39
Altman-Z 3.71
ROIC/WACC1.39
WACC7.14%
SLVM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSLVM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.52 indicates that SLVM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of SLVM (1.52) is worse than 77.78% of its industry peers.
SLVM has a Quick Ratio of 1.52. 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's Quick ratio of 0.85 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SLVM is outperformed by 77.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.52
Quick Ratio 0.85
SLVM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSLVM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for SLVM have decreased strongly by -33.08% in the last year.
SLVM shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -3.34% yearly.
SLVM shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -8.92%.
SLVM shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.25% yearly.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -3.86% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -5.09% on average over the next years.
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

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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.
SLVM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSLVM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B 4B
SLVM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSLVM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.86 indicates a reasonable valuation of SLVM.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SLVM is valued cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.00, SLVM is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.52, the valuation of SLVM can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SLVM is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.70, SLVM is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.86
Fwd PE 8.52
SLVM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSLVM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

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.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SLVM indicates a rather cheap valuation: SLVM is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.64
EV/EBITDA 5.34
SLVM Per share dataSLVM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

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%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SLVM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.74%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
SLVM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.54. SLVM pays more dividend than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, SLVM pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.74%

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
SLVM Yearly Dividends per shareSLVM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

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%
SLVM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSLVM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
SLVM Dividend Payout.SLVM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SLVM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SYLVAMO CORP

NYSE:SLVM (1/8/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

After market: 48.33 0 (0%)

48.33

+1.22 (+2.59%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)11-07 2025-11-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10/bmo
Inst Owners86.91%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.09%
Ins Owner Change-0.07%
Market Cap1.91B
Revenue(TTM)3.43B
Net Income(TTM)180.00M
Analysts84.44
Price Target62.22 (28.74%)
Short Float %5.72%
Short Ratio4.24
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.74%
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)10.91%
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 RankSector Rank
PE 10.86
Fwd PE 8.52
P/S 0.56
P/FCF 5.64
P/OCF 5.64
P/B 1.95
P/tB 2.25
EV/EBITDA 5.34
EPS(TTM)4.45
EY9.21%
EPS(NY)5.67
Fwd EY11.73%
FCF(TTM)8.57
FCFY17.73%
OCF(TTM)8.57
OCFY17.73%
SpS86.99
BVpS24.77
TBVpS21.53
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number49.8
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 3.71
F-Score5
WACC7.14%
ROIC/WACC1.39
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

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for SYLVAMO CORP?

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 10.86 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.95.


What is the financial health of SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) stock?

The financial health rating of SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) is 7 / 10.