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SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

48.15 USD
-0.14 (-0.29%)
Last: 12/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM
48.15 USD
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After Hours: 12/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall SLVM gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SLVM against 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. 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.
SLVM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years SLVM has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years SLVM 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

SLVM has a better Return On Assets (6.66%) than 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.
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.
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 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's Profit Margin of 5.25% 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's Operating Margin of 8.42% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SLVM outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
SLVM's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 22.59%, SLVM is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
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

SLVM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
SLVM has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
SLVM has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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

An Altman-Z score of 3.73 indicates that SLVM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.73, 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.39, SLVM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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 does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. 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 3.73
ROIC/WACC1.4
WACC7.13%
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.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.85, SLVM is doing worse than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
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 -33.08%.
Measured over the past years, SLVM shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -3.34% on average per year.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, SLVM will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -3.86% on average per year.
SLVM is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -5.09% yearly.
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

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.82, the valuation of SLVM can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SLVM is valued cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.51, SLVM is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.49, the valuation of SLVM can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SLVM indicates a rather cheap valuation: SLVM is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.13. SLVM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.82
Fwd PE 8.49
SLVM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSLVM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SLVM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SLVM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.62
EV/EBITDA 5.44
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.
A cheap valuation may be justified as SLVM's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.86% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-12.75%
EPS Next 3Y-3.86%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.68%, SLVM has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.90, SLVM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, SLVM pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.68%

5.2 History

SLVM has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
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 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%
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 (12/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 48.15 0 (0%)

48.15

-0.14 (-0.29%)

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 Owners86.91%
Inst Owner Change0.58%
Ins Owners1.09%
Ins Owner Change-0.07%
Market Cap1.90B
Revenue(TTM)3.43B
Net Income(TTM)180.00M
Analysts84.44
Price Target62.22 (29.22%)
Short Float %5.72%
Short Ratio4.24
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.68%
Yearly Dividend1.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP41.11%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
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)10.91%
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)-10.35%
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 RankSector Rank
PE 10.82
Fwd PE 8.49
P/S 0.55
P/FCF 5.62
P/OCF 5.62
P/B 1.94
P/tB 2.24
EV/EBITDA 5.44
EPS(TTM)4.45
EY9.24%
EPS(NY)5.67
Fwd EY11.78%
FCF(TTM)8.57
FCFY17.8%
OCF(TTM)8.57
OCFY17.8%
SpS86.99
BVpS24.77
TBVpS21.53
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number49.8
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 3.73
F-Score5
WACC7.13%
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)-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 of SYLVAMO CORP (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 10.82 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.94.


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

The financial health rating of SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) is 7 / 10.