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
- In the past year SLVM was profitable.
- In the past year SLVM had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years SLVM 4 years were profitable.
- Of the past 5 years SLVM 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of SLVM (6.66%) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 18.42%, SLVM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- SLVM has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.96%. This is amongst the best in 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 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
- The Profit Margin of SLVM (5.25%) is better than 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.
- 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.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SLVM has declined.
| 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SLVM 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.
2.2 Solvency
- SLVM has an Altman-Z score of 3.64. This indicates that SLVM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- SLVM's Altman-Z score of 3.64 is amongst the best of 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.
- SLVM has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.39) than 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.
- 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 | 3.64 |
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC7.05%
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.
- The Current ratio of SLVM (1.52) is worse than 77.78% of its industry peers.
- 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 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%.
- 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
- 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.
4. SLVM Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.63, 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.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SLVM to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.70), we can say SLVM is valued rather cheaply.
- SLVM is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.40.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SLVM is valued a bit cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.84. SLVM is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.4 |
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.
- 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 | 4.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of SLVM may justify a higher PE ratio.
- SLVM's earnings are expected to grow with 29.39% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y29.39%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. SLVM Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- SLVM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.29%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.90, 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 | 4.29% |
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
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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
41.51
-0.47 (-1.12%)
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 Cap1.64B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)180.00M
Analysts82.5
Price Target64.6 (55.63%)
Short Float %5.49%
Short Ratio5.38
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 | 11.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.4 | ||
| P/S | 0.48 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.85 | ||
| P/B | 1.68 | ||
| P/tB | 1.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.91 |
EPS(TTM)3.57
EY8.6%
EPS(NY)3.1
Fwd EY7.46%
FCF(TTM)8.55
FCFY20.61%
OCF(TTM)8.55
OCFY20.61%
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 | 3.64 |
F-Score5
WACC7.05%
ROIC/WACC1.41
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 11.63 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.68.
What is the financial health of SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) stock?
The financial health rating of SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) is 6 / 10.