SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SLVM - US8713321029 - Common Stock
48.84 USD
-0.2 (-0.41%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to SLVM. SLVM was compared to 9 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. SLVM scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. SLVM has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. This makes SLVM very considerable for value investing!
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.
In the past 5 years SLVM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
SLVM has a Return On Assets of 6.66%. This is in the better half of the industry: SLVM outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 18.42%, SLVM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of SLVM (9.96%) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SLVM is significantly above the industry average of 5.94%.
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
SLVM has a Profit Margin of 5.25%. This is in the better half of the industry: SLVM outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
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.
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 (22.59%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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. 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 less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SLVM has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SLVM has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
SLVM has an Altman-Z score of 3.74. This indicates that SLVM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
SLVM has a Altman-Z score of 3.74. This is amongst the best in the industry. SLVM outperforms 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.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.74 |
ROIC/WACC1.39
WACC7.17%
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.
A Quick Ratio of 0.85 indicates that SLVM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SLVM's Quick ratio of 0.85 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SLVM is outperformed by 77.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for SLVM have decreased strongly by -33.08% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -3.34% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -8.92% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.25% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-33.08%
EPS 3Y-1.48%
EPS 5Y-3.34%
EPS Q2Q%-40.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.92%
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 -3.86% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, SLVM will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -5.09% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-49.8%
EPS Next 2Y-12.75%
EPS Next 3Y-3.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-11.97%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.4%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.09%
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 stable.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
SLVM is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.98.
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.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SLVM to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.61), we can say SLVM is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.61, the valuation of SLVM can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SLVM is valued cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.01, SLVM is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
SLVM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SLVM is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SLVM indicates a rather cheap valuation: SLVM is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of SLVM may justify a higher PE ratio.
SLVM's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.86% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-12.75%
EPS Next 3Y-3.86%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.53%, SLVM has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
SLVM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.89.
SLVM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.53% |
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
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 2Y-12.75%
EPS Next 3Y-3.86%
NYSE:SLVM (12/23/2025, 3:44:53 PM)
48.84
-0.2 (-0.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners86.91%
Inst Owner Change0.58%
Ins Owners1.09%
Ins Owner Change-0.07%
Market Cap1.93B
Revenue(TTM)3.43B
Net Income(TTM)180.00M
Analysts84.44
Price Target62.22 (27.4%)
Short Float %5.61%
Short Ratio4.41
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.53% |
Yearly Dividend1.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP41.11%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
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)15.82%
PT rev (3m)13.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.84%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-21.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.61 | ||
| P/S | 0.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.7 | ||
| P/B | 1.97 | ||
| P/tB | 2.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.5 |
EPS(TTM)4.45
EY9.11%
EPS(NY)5.67
Fwd EY11.61%
FCF(TTM)8.57
FCFY17.55%
OCF(TTM)8.57
OCFY17.55%
SpS86.99
BVpS24.77
TBVpS21.53
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number49.8
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 | 3.74 |
F-Score5
WACC7.17%
ROIC/WACC1.39
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-49.8%
EPS Next 2Y-12.75%
EPS Next 3Y-3.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.92%
Revenue growth 3Y10.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.25%
Sales Q2Q%-12.33%
Revenue Next Year-11.97%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.4%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.09%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-31.03%
EBIT growth 3Y11.8%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.74%
EBIT Next Year-4.05%
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 5 / 10 to SLVM.
What is the valuation status for SLVM stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 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 10.98 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 -49.8% in the next year.