SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:SLVM • US8713321029

43.465 USD
-0.07 (-0.17%)
Last: Mar 11, 2026, 12:39 PM
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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

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to SLVM. SLVM was compared to 9 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. SLVM scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SLVM has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • SLVM had a positive operating cash flow in 4 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 6.66% is amongst the best of the industry. SLVM outperforms 88.89% 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'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

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.25%, SLVM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% 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 of 22.59%. This is in the better half of the industry: SLVM outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • 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. 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.
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 3.66. This indicates that SLVM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • SLVM has a better Altman-Z score (3.66) than 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.
  • SLVM's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.39 is amongst the best of the industry. SLVM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82 indicates that SLVM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • SLVM's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.82 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SLVM outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
  • 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.82
Debt/FCF 2.39
Altman-Z 3.66
ROIC/WACC1.42
WACC7%
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 has a Current ratio of 1.52. This is in the lower half of the industry: SLVM underperforms 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. 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
  • Based on estimates for the next years, SLVM will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.10% on average per year.
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.
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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.18, which indicates a correct valuation of SLVM.
  • 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 26.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • SLVM is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.03.
  • 77.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SLVM, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • SLVM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.39.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.18
Fwd PE 14.03
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

  • 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.
  • 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 5.08
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

  • 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

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5. SLVM Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • SLVM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.99%. 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 1.86. 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 1.82.
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.
  • 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 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 (3/11/2026, 12:39:02 PM)

43.465

-0.07 (-0.17%)

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 Cap1.72B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)180.00M
Analysts82.5
Price Target64.6 (48.63%)
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 12.18
Fwd PE 14.03
P/S 0.5
P/FCF 5.08
P/OCF 5.08
P/B 1.76
P/tB 2.02
EV/EBITDA 5.04
EPS(TTM)3.57
EY8.21%
EPS(NY)3.1
Fwd EY7.13%
FCF(TTM)8.55
FCFY19.68%
OCF(TTM)8.55
OCFY19.68%
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%
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 12.18 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.76.


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

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