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.
- SLVM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years SLVM 4 years were profitable.
- SLVM had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- SLVM's Return On Assets of 6.66% is amongst the best of the industry. SLVM outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of SLVM (18.42%) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.96%, SLVM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% 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 5.34%.
- 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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.25%, 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 8.42%, 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 remained more or less at the same level.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 22.59%, SLVM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- SLVM's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. SLVM Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SLVM is creating value.
- SLVM has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- SLVM has an Altman-Z score of 3.61. This indicates that SLVM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- SLVM's Altman-Z score of 3.61 is amongst the best of the industry. SLVM outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- SLVM has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.39) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82 indicates that SLVM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of SLVM (0.82) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Although SLVM's pure debt/equity ratio does not look good, it has limited outstanding debt compared to the Free Cash Flow. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.61 |
ROIC/WACC1.43
WACC6.96%
2.3 Liquidity
- SLVM has a Current Ratio of 1.52. This is a normal value and indicates that SLVM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- SLVM has a Current ratio of 1.52. This is in the lower half of the industry: SLVM underperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.85 indicates that SLVM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of SLVM (0.85) is worse than 77.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 |
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 for SLVM have been decreasing by -25.02% on average. This is quite bad
EPS 1Y (TTM)-52.08%
EPS 3Y-25.02%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-44.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
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 29.39% yearly.
- 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.
4. SLVM Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.86, the valuation of SLVM can be described as very reasonable.
- SLVM's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SLVM is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.73. SLVM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- SLVM is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.52.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SLVM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- SLVM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.72.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- SLVM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SLVM is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies 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 | 4.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent 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 4.29%, SLVM is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- In the last 3 months the price of SLVM has falen by -22.13%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.03, 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 1.91, SLVM pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.29% |
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
- 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 2Y29.39%
EPS Next 3YN/A
SLVM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
38.77
-0.89 (-2.24%)
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 Change1.26%
Market Cap1.53B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)180.00M
Analysts82.5
Price Target64.6 (66.62%)
Short Float %5.22%
Short Ratio5.36
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.29% |
Yearly Dividend1.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP41.11%
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)-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)2.7%
PT rev (3m)3.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.52 | ||
| P/S | 0.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.53 | ||
| P/B | 1.57 | ||
| P/tB | 1.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.72 |
EPS(TTM)3.57
EY9.21%
EPS(NY)3.1
Fwd EY7.99%
FCF(TTM)8.55
FCFY22.07%
OCF(TTM)8.55
OCFY22.07%
SpS86.84
BVpS24.73
TBVpS21.49
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number44.57
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 3.61 |
F-Score5
WACC6.96%
ROIC/WACC1.43
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)-52.08%
EPS 3Y-25.02%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-44.9%
EPS Next Y-13.24%
EPS Next 2Y29.39%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-8.25%
Revenue Next Year-0.06%
Revenue Next 2Y1.1%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-31.03%
EBIT growth 3Y11.8%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.74%
EBIT Next Year-4.1%
EBIT Next 3Y6.81%
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 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 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 1.57.
What is the financial health of SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) stock?
The financial health rating of SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) is 6 / 10.