SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:SLVM • US8713321029
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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.
- 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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.78%, SLVM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- SLVM's Return On Equity of 13.66% is amongst the best of the industry. SLVM outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
- SLVM has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.22%) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
- 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
- The Profit Margin of SLVM (3.94%) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SLVM has declined.
- SLVM's Operating Margin of 7.43% is fine compared to the rest 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 has a Gross Margin of 21.93%. This is in the better half of the industry: SLVM outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- SLVM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for SLVM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for SLVM has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for SLVM has remained at the same level compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.49 indicates that SLVM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- SLVM has a Altman-Z score of 3.49. 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.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.18, SLVM belongs to the best 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.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.88, SLVM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.88 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.49 |
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC7.39%
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 77.78% of its industry peers.
- SLVM has a Quick Ratio of 1.50. 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 0.92 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SLVM is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- The Revenue for SLVM has decreased by -11.18% in the past year. This is quite bad
- SLVM shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.04% yearly.
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
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.10% on average over the next years.
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.
- 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
- SLVM is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.83.
- 88.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SLVM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.75. SLVM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.64, SLVM is valued correctly.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SLVM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SLVM is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- SLVM is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.64 |
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.
- SLVM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SLVM is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of SLVM may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as SLVM's earnings are expected to grow with 29.39% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y29.39%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. SLVM Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.47%, SLVM is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.56, 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 | 4.47% |
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
- 55.30% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SLVM. 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
42.24
+0.78 (+1.88%)
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 Change5.65%
Ins Owners0.87%
Ins Owner Change1.17%
Market Cap1.67B
Revenue(TTM)3.35B
Net Income(TTM)132.00M
Analysts82.5
Price Target64.6 (52.94%)
Short Float %5.02%
Short Ratio4.63
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.47% |
Yearly Dividend1.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP55.3%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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)-41.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)-45.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.77%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.64 | ||
| P/S | 0.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.23 | ||
| P/B | 1.73 | ||
| P/tB | 1.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.15 |
EPS(TTM)3.57
EY8.45%
EPS(NY)3.1
Fwd EY7.33%
FCF(TTM)6.78
FCFY16.06%
OCF(TTM)6.78
OCFY16.06%
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 | 3.49 |
F-Score5
WACC7.39%
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
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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.
What is the profitability of SLVM stock?
SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) has a profitability rating of 8 / 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 11.83 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.73.
What is the financial health of SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) stock?
The financial health rating of SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) is 7 / 10.