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SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

46.7 USD
+1.97 (+4.4%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM
46.7 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM
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. SLVM has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. 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

In the past year SLVM was profitable.
SLVM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
SLVM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
SLVM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 8.17% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SLVM outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 22.73%, SLVM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SLVM has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.65%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SLVM outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SLVM is significantly above the industry average of 5.66%.
The 3 year average ROIC (16.67%) for SLVM is well above the current ROIC(11.65%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.17%
ROE 22.73%
ROIC 11.65%
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 6.14% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SLVM outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
SLVM's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SLVM has a Operating Margin of 9.52%. This is in the better half of the industry: SLVM outperforms 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 23.04%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SLVM outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SLVM has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.52%
PM (TTM) 6.14%
GM 23.04%
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

SLVM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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
The debt/assets ratio for SLVM has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 3.83. This indicates that SLVM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.83, SLVM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SLVM is 1.96, which is an excellent value as it means it would take SLVM, only 1.96 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.96, SLVM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.84 indicates that SLVM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SLVM (0.84) 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 0.84
Debt/FCF 1.96
Altman-Z 3.83
ROIC/WACC1.64
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 1.54 indicates that SLVM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SLVM has a Current ratio of 1.54. This is in the lower half of the industry: SLVM underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.91 indicates that SLVM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SLVM's Quick ratio of 0.91 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SLVM is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.54
Quick Ratio 0.91
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 -33.08%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -3.34% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, SLVM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.40% in the last year.
SLVM shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.25% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-33.08%
EPS 3Y-1.48%
EPS 5Y-3.34%
EPS Q2Q%-40.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.4%
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 -2.55% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, SLVM will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.91% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-46.24%
EPS Next 2Y-10.12%
EPS Next 3Y-2.55%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-11.55%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.88%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.91%
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.
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.49, which indicates a very decent valuation of SLVM.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SLVM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SLVM to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.45), we can say SLVM is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.76, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of SLVM.
88.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SLVM, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SLVM to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.46), we can say SLVM is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.49
Fwd PE 7.76
SLVM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSLVM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

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.
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 4.55
EV/EBITDA 4.73
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 cheap valuation may be justified as SLVM's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.55% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-10.12%
EPS Next 3Y-2.55%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SLVM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.87%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.83, SLVM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, SLVM pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.87%

5.2 History

SLVM has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
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 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

SLVM pays out 33.49% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP33.49%
EPS Next 2Y-10.12%
EPS Next 3Y-2.55%
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 (11/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 46.7 0 (0%)

46.7

+1.97 (+4.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)11-07 2025-11-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10/bmo
Inst Owners78.36%
Inst Owner Change0.68%
Ins Owners1.13%
Ins Owner Change0.72%
Market Cap1.89B
Revenue(TTM)3.77B
Net Income(TTM)218.00M
Analysts50
Price Target53.72 (15.03%)
Short Float %4.03%
Short Ratio3.16
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.87%
Yearly Dividend1.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP33.49%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date10-03 2025-10-03 (0.45)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-10.24%
Min EPS beat(2)-17.56%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.91%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.74%
Min EPS beat(4)-17.56%
Max EPS beat(4)9.56%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)10.31%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)6.49%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.67%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.35%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.58%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.35%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.26%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.18%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-1.86%
PT rev (3m)-22.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.17%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)-29.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.55%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.49
Fwd PE 7.76
P/S 0.53
P/FCF 4.55
P/OCF 4.55
P/B 1.97
P/tB 2.26
EV/EBITDA 4.73
EPS(TTM)4.45
EY9.53%
EPS(NY)6.02
Fwd EY12.89%
FCF(TTM)10.26
FCFY21.96%
OCF(TTM)10.26
OCFY21.96%
SpS87.94
BVpS23.76
TBVpS20.63
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number48.77
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.17%
ROE 22.73%
ROCE 16.63%
ROIC 11.65%
ROICexc 12.32%
ROICexgc 13.17%
OM 9.52%
PM (TTM) 6.14%
GM 23.04%
FCFM 11.66%
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 Turnover1.33
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.84
Debt/FCF 1.96
Debt/EBITDA 1.6
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 81.82%
Profit Quality 189.91%
Current Ratio 1.54
Quick Ratio 0.91
Altman-Z 3.83
F-Score5
WACC7.1%
ROIC/WACC1.64
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-46.24%
EPS Next 2Y-10.12%
EPS Next 3Y-2.55%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.4%
Revenue growth 3Y10.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.25%
Sales Q2Q%-12.33%
Revenue Next Year-11.55%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.88%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.91%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-13.11%
EBIT growth 3Y11.8%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.74%
EBIT Next Year1.57%
EBIT Next 3Y10.45%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-14.99%
FCF growth 3Y-5.34%
FCF growth 5Y-2.19%
OCF growth 1Y-14.99%
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 for SLVM stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 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 10.49 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.97.


What is the expected EPS growth for SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) is expected to decline by -46.24% in the next year.