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SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

50.54 USD
+2.21 (+4.57%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:26:56 PM
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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. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making SLVM a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. 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

SLVM had positive earnings in the past year.
SLVM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
SLVM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years SLVM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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.
SLVM has a better Return On Equity (18.42%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of SLVM (9.96%) is better 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 5.94%.
The 3 year average ROIC (16.67%) for SLVM is well above the current ROIC(9.96%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.25%, SLVM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SLVM has declined.
SLVM has a better Operating Margin (8.42%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
SLVM's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
SLVM has a Gross Margin (22.59%) which 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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SLVM is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for SLVM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SLVM has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, SLVM has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 3.73. This indicates that SLVM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
SLVM's Altman-Z score of 3.73 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.39, SLVM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SLVM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82. This is a neutral value indicating SLVM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.82, SLVM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same 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 3.73
ROIC/WACC1.38
WACC7.21%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 1.52, SLVM is not doing good in the industry: 77.78% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.85 indicates that SLVM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.85, SLVM is not doing good in the industry: 77.78% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -3.34% on average over the past years.
SLVM shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -8.92%.
Measured over the past years, SLVM shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.25% on average per year.
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

SLVM is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -3.86% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, SLVM will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -5.09% on average per year.
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

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.36, the valuation of SLVM can be described as very reasonable.
88.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SLVM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
SLVM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.91, which indicates a very decent valuation of SLVM.
SLVM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SLVM is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SLVM to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.88), we can say SLVM is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.36
Fwd PE 8.91
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SLVM indicates a rather cheap valuation: SLVM is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
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 5.9
EV/EBITDA 5.44
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.
A cheap valuation may be justified as SLVM's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.86% in the coming years.
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 3.72%. 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 3.72%

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
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

SLVM pays out 41.11% of its income as dividend. 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 (1/9/2026, 8:26:56 PM)

After market: 50.54 0 (0%)

50.54

+2.21 (+4.57%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)11-07 2025-11-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-06 2026-02-06/bmo
Inst Owners86.91%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.09%
Ins Owner Change-0.07%
Market Cap1.99B
Revenue(TTM)3.43B
Net Income(TTM)180.00M
Analysts84.44
Price Target62.22 (23.11%)
Short Float %5.72%
Short Ratio4.24
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.72%
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 11.36
Fwd PE 8.91
P/S 0.58
P/FCF 5.9
P/OCF 5.9
P/B 2.04
P/tB 2.35
EV/EBITDA 5.44
EPS(TTM)4.45
EY8.8%
EPS(NY)5.67
Fwd EY11.22%
FCF(TTM)8.57
FCFY16.96%
OCF(TTM)8.57
OCFY16.96%
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 3.73
F-Score5
WACC7.21%
ROIC/WACC1.38
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 11.36 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.04.


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

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