SUZANO SA - SPON ADR (SUZ) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:SUZ - US86959K1051 - ADR
9.57 USD
-0.01 (-0.1%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to SUZ. SUZ was compared to 9 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. While SUZ has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SUZ may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth Finally SUZ also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes SUZ very considerable for value and dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SUZ was profitable.
SUZ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: SUZ reported negative net income in multiple years.
SUZ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.91%, SUZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
SUZ has a Return On Equity of 18.14%. This is in the better half of the industry: SUZ outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
SUZ has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.05%. This is in the better half of the industry: SUZ outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SUZ is above the industry average of 5.72%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.91% | ||
| ROE | 18.14% | ||
| ROIC | 7.05% |
ROA(3y)7.7%
ROA(5y)3.96%
ROE(3y)26.78%
ROE(5y)-2.15%
ROIC(3y)9.38%
ROIC(5y)9.39%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of SUZ (15.26%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Operating Margin of SUZ (25.74%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
SUZ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SUZ has a better Gross Margin (37.73%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
SUZ's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.26% | ||
| GM | 37.73% |
OM growth 3Y-8.96%
OM growth 5Y26.2%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.3%
GM growth 5Y15.81%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SUZ is creating some value.
SUZ has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
SUZ has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
SUZ has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
SUZ has an Altman-Z score of 1.24. This is a bad value and indicates that SUZ is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
SUZ's Altman-Z score of 1.24 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SUZ is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
SUZ has a debt to FCF ratio of 17.09. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SUZ would need 17.09 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 17.09, SUZ is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
SUZ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.20. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
SUZ has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.20) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 17.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.24 |
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC6.71%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.16 indicates that SUZ has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of SUZ (3.16) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.48 indicates that SUZ has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SUZ has a Quick ratio of 2.48. This is amongst the best in the industry. SUZ outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.48 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 3877.50% over the past year.
The Revenue has grown by 27.38% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 12.75% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3877.5%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%236.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)27.38%
Revenue growth 3Y4.99%
Revenue growth 5Y12.75%
Sales Q2Q%15.68%
3.2 Future
SUZ is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 52.36% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, SUZ will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 15.19% on average per year.
EPS Next Y248.01%
EPS Next 2Y80.84%
EPS Next 3Y52.36%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.93%
Revenue Next 2Y12.89%
Revenue Next 3Y11.41%
Revenue Next 5Y15.19%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.98, the valuation of SUZ can be described as very cheap.
SUZ's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SUZ is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SUZ is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.20, the valuation of SUZ can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SUZ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.70, SUZ is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SUZ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SUZ indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SUZ is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.61 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
SUZ has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
SUZ's earnings are expected to grow with 52.36% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y80.84%
EPS Next 3Y52.36%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SUZ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.13%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.17, SUZ pays a better dividend. On top of this SUZ pays more dividend than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, SUZ pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.13% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of SUZ grows each year by 20.94%, which is quite nice.
SUZ has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of SUZ decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.94%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
32.13% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SUZ. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of SUZ is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP32.13%
EPS Next 2Y80.84%
EPS Next 3Y52.36%
NYSE:SUZ (9/18/2025, 1:52:05 PM)
9.57
-0.01 (-0.1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners27.26%
Inst Owner Change4.98%
Ins Owners15.51%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap11.83B
Analysts82.73
Price Target14.25 (48.9%)
Short Float %0.49%
Short Ratio1.83
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.13% |
Yearly Dividend0.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.94%
DP32.13%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)104.78%
Min EPS beat(2)12.88%
Max EPS beat(2)196.69%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-81.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-569.87%
Max EPS beat(4)196.69%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)-62.1%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)-31.22%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)-21.71%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.86%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.63%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.92%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.63%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.32%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.03%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.52%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.12%
PT rev (1m)3.63%
PT rev (3m)3.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-46.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-55.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)-14.79%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.9%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.2 | ||
| P/S | 1.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.1 | ||
| P/B | 1.45 | ||
| P/tB | 2.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.61 |
EPS(TTM)1.2
EY12.54%
EPS(NY)1.33
Fwd EY13.89%
FCF(TTM)0.88
FCFY9.19%
OCF(TTM)3.09
OCFY32.3%
SpS7.83
BVpS6.59
TBVpS4.54
PEG (NY)0.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.91% | ||
| ROE | 18.14% | ||
| ROCE | 8.99% | ||
| ROIC | 7.05% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.18% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.16% | ||
| OM | 25.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.26% | ||
| GM | 37.73% | ||
| FCFM | 11.22% |
ROA(3y)7.7%
ROA(5y)3.96%
ROE(3y)26.78%
ROE(5y)-2.15%
ROIC(3y)9.38%
ROIC(5y)9.39%
ROICexc(3y)11.06%
ROICexc(5y)11.2%
ROICexgc(3y)12.82%
ROICexgc(5y)13.35%
ROCE(3y)11.96%
ROCE(5y)11.98%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-17.29%
ROICexcg growth 5Y26.8%
ROICexc growth 3Y-14.86%
ROICexc growth 5Y30.34%
OM growth 3Y-8.96%
OM growth 5Y26.2%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.3%
GM growth 5Y15.81%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.32
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 17.09 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 138.59% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 28.23% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.36 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.57% | ||
| Profit Quality | 73.57% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.24 |
F-Score7
WACC6.71%
ROIC/WACC1.05
Cap/Depr(3y)212.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)160.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)37.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)28.77%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)3877.5%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%236.73%
EPS Next Y248.01%
EPS Next 2Y80.84%
EPS Next 3Y52.36%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)27.38%
Revenue growth 3Y4.99%
Revenue growth 5Y12.75%
Sales Q2Q%15.68%
Revenue Next Year9.93%
Revenue Next 2Y12.89%
Revenue Next 3Y11.41%
Revenue Next 5Y15.19%
EBIT growth 1Y18.91%
EBIT growth 3Y-4.42%
EBIT growth 5Y42.3%
EBIT Next Year76.21%
EBIT Next 3Y28.29%
EBIT Next 5Y20.91%
FCF growth 1Y71.41%
FCF growth 3Y-30.27%
FCF growth 5Y9.93%
OCF growth 1Y-7.35%
OCF growth 3Y5.32%
OCF growth 5Y22.15%