SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:SLVM • US8713321029
Current stock price
42.73 USD
+0.01 (+0.02%)
At close:
42.73 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours:
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
- In the past year SLVM was profitable.
- SLVM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years SLVM has been profitable.
- SLVM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.78%, SLVM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.22%, 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 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
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 3.94%, SLVM is doing good in 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 Operating Margin of 7.43%. 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 grown nicely.
- SLVM's Gross Margin of 21.93% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SLVM outperforms 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SLVM is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, SLVM has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, SLVM has less shares outstanding
- SLVM has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
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 Altman-Z score of 3.50. This is amongst the best in 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.18, SLVM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.88 indicates that SLVM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of SLVM (0.88) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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.
- SLVM has a Current ratio of 1.50. This is in the lower half of the industry: SLVM underperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.92 indicates that SLVM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.92, SLVM is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- SLVM does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has 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
- The earnings per share for SLVM have decreased strongly by -52.08% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -3.42% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, SLVM shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -11.18% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.04% on average over the past years.
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
- 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.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.97, the valuation of SLVM can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SLVM is valued cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SLVM to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.17), we can say SLVM is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.80 indicates a correct valuation of SLVM.
- 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 valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.05.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 77.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SLVM, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SLVM is valued a bit cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.27 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of SLVM 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
- SLVM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.49%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.55, SLVM pays a better dividend. On top of this SLVM pays more dividend than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, SLVM pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.49% |
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 2Y29.39%
EPS Next 3YN/A
SLVM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
42.73
+0.01 (+0.02%)
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 Change0%
Ins Owners0.87%
Ins Owner Change1.17%
Market Cap1.69B
Revenue(TTM)3.35B
Net Income(TTM)132.00M
Analysts82.5
Price Target64.6 (51.18%)
Short Float %5.02%
Short Ratio4.63
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.49% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)3.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-123.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-45.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.8 | ||
| P/S | 0.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.3 | ||
| P/B | 1.75 | ||
| P/tB | 1.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.27 |
EPS(TTM)3.57
EY8.35%
EPS(NY)3.1
Fwd EY7.25%
FCF(TTM)6.78
FCFY15.87%
OCF(TTM)6.78
OCFY15.87%
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 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 55.3%.