SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:SLVM • US8713321029

48.7 USD
+1.22 (+2.57%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
48.7 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:05:17 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, SLVM scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SLVM was compared to 9 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. While SLVM belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SLVM is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. With these ratings, SLVM could be worth investigating further 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.
  • 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

  • The Return On Assets of SLVM (6.66%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • SLVM's Return On Equity of 18.42% is amongst the best of the industry. SLVM outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
  • SLVM has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.96%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SLVM outperforms 88.89% 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 5.38%.
  • 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 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 has a better Profit Margin (5.25%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SLVM has declined.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.42%, SLVM is doing good in 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.
  • SLVM has a Gross Margin of 22.59%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SLVM outperforms 55.56% 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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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.
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 3.72. This indicates that SLVM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.72, SLVM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 2.39. This is amongst the best in the industry. SLVM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • SLVM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82. This is a neutral value indicating SLVM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • SLVM has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.82) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 3.72
ROIC/WACC1.4
WACC7.1%
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.
  • SLVM's Current ratio of 1.52 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SLVM is outperformed by 77.78% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • The Quick ratio of SLVM (0.85) is worse than 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. Growth

3.1 Past

  • SLVM shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -52.08%.
  • Measured over the past years, SLVM shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -25.02% on average per year.
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 35.75% yearly.
  • SLVM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.88% yearly.
EPS Next Y49.14%
EPS Next 2Y35.75%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.83%
Revenue Next 2Y0.88%
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.
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 13.64, SLVM is valued correctly.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SLVM indicates a rather cheap valuation: SLVM is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • SLVM is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.99, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.15, which indicates a very decent valuation of SLVM.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SLVM is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.06. SLVM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.64
Fwd PE 9.15
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

  • 88.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SLVM, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • 88.89% 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 5.68
EV/EBITDA 5.37
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's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • SLVM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • SLVM's earnings are expected to grow with 35.75% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y35.75%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • SLVM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.79%. 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 1.64. SLVM pays more dividend than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SLVM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.79%

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

  • 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 2Y35.75%
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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SYLVAMO CORP

NYSE:SLVM (2/20/2026, 8:05:17 PM)

After market: 48.7 0 (0%)

48.7

+1.22 (+2.57%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)02-12
Earnings (Next)05-07
Inst Owners86.91%
Inst Owner Change-0.52%
Ins Owners1.09%
Ins Owner Change-0.06%
Market Cap1.92B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)180.00M
Analysts82.5
Price Target62.9 (29.16%)
Short Float %5.37%
Short Ratio5.35
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.79%
Yearly Dividend1.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP41.11%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date01-05
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)1.09%
PT rev (3m)17.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-20.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.41%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.64
Fwd PE 9.15
P/S 0.56
P/FCF 5.68
P/OCF 5.68
P/B 1.97
P/tB 2.26
EV/EBITDA 5.37
EPS(TTM)3.57
EY7.33%
EPS(NY)5.32
Fwd EY10.93%
FCF(TTM)8.57
FCFY17.6%
OCF(TTM)8.57
OCFY17.6%
SpS86.99
BVpS24.77
TBVpS21.53
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number44.61
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 3.72
F-Score5
WACC7.1%
ROIC/WACC1.4
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 Y49.14%
EPS Next 2Y35.75%
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-0.83%
Revenue Next 2Y0.88%
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-4.09%
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 6 / 10 to SLVM.


What is the valuation status of SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 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 13.64 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.97.


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

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