SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:SLVM • US8713321029

43.055 USD
-0.44 (-1%)
Last: Mar 12, 2026, 11:36 AM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

6

Overall SLVM gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated SLVM against 9 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. While SLVM has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SLVM has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • SLVM had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • Of the past 5 years SLVM 4 years 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

  • SLVM's Return On Assets of 6.66% is amongst the best of the industry. SLVM outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
  • SLVM has a Return On Equity of 18.42%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SLVM outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
  • SLVM's Return On Invested Capital of 9.96% is amongst the best of the industry. SLVM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • SLVM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.67%. This is significantly above the industry average of 5.34%.
  • 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

  • SLVM's Profit Margin of 5.25% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SLVM outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
  • SLVM's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of SLVM (8.42%) is better 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 of 22.59%. This is in the better half of the industry: SLVM outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • SLVM's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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. SLVM Health Analysis

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.
  • There is no outstanding debt for SLVM. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
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

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.66 indicates that SLVM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • SLVM has a Altman-Z score of 3.66. This is amongst the best in the industry. SLVM outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of SLVM is 2.39, which is a good value as it means it would take SLVM, 2.39 years of fcf income to pay off 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.
  • SLVM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82. This is a neutral value indicating SLVM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.82, SLVM is in line with its industry, 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 3.66
ROIC/WACC1.42
WACC7.02%
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

  • 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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.52, SLVM is doing worse than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 has a Quick ratio of 0.85. This is in the lower half of the industry: SLVM underperforms 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. 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%.
  • SLVM shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -25.02% yearly.
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

  • 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

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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. SLVM Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.06 indicates a correct valuation of SLVM.
  • 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.
  • SLVM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.90, 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.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SLVM to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.27), we can say SLVM is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.06
Fwd PE 13.9
SLVM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSLVM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SLVM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • 77.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SLVM, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.03
EV/EBITDA 5.04
SLVM Per share dataSLVM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • SLVM has a very decent profitability rating, which 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

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5. SLVM Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.99%, SLVM has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.86, 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 1.82, SLVM pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.99%

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

  • 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 2Y29.39%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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

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SLVM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

SYLVAMO CORP

NYSE:SLVM (3/12/2026, 11:36:23 AM)

43.055

-0.44 (-1%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)02-12
Earnings (Next)05-07
Inst Owners86.59%
Inst Owner Change5.65%
Ins Owners0.87%
Ins Owner Change1.29%
Market Cap1.70B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)180.00M
Analysts82.5
Price Target64.6 (50.04%)
Short Float %5.49%
Short Ratio5.38
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.99%
Yearly Dividend1.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP41.11%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date04-07
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 RankSector Rank
PE 12.06
Fwd PE 13.9
P/S 0.5
P/FCF 5.03
P/OCF 5.03
P/B 1.74
P/tB 2
EV/EBITDA 5.04
EPS(TTM)3.57
EY8.29%
EPS(NY)3.1
Fwd EY7.19%
FCF(TTM)8.55
FCFY19.87%
OCF(TTM)8.55
OCFY19.87%
SpS86.84
BVpS24.73
TBVpS21.49
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number44.57
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 3.66
F-Score5
WACC7.02%
ROIC/WACC1.42
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 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.


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 12.06 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.74.


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

The financial health rating of SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) is 6 / 10.