SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:SLVM - US8713321029 - Common Stock
44.25 USD
-1.13 (-2.49%)
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 gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. 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!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SLVM had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SLVM had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 8.17%. This is in the better half of the industry: SLVM outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of SLVM (22.73%) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
SLVM's Return On Invested Capital of 11.65% is amongst the best of 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 5.72%.
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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 6.14%, SLVM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SLVM has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 9.52%, SLVM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
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 Rank | Sector 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%
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.
SLVM has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.82 indicates that SLVM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.82, 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.
SLVM has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.96) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
SLVM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.84. This is a neutral value indicating SLVM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.84, SLVM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.82 |
ROIC/WACC1.66
WACC7.03%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.54 indicates that SLVM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.54, SLVM is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for SLVM have decreased by -7.78% in the last year.
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 -4.03% in the past year.
SLVM shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.25% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.78%
EPS 3Y-1.48%
EPS 5Y-3.34%
EPS Q2Q%-81.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.03%
Revenue growth 3Y10.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.25%
Sales Q2Q%-14.9%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, SLVM will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -2.55% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.91% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-43.96%
EPS Next 2Y-8.49%
EPS Next 3Y-2.55%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-11.58%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.09%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.91%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.12 indicates a reasonable valuation of SLVM.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SLVM is valued cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
SLVM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.02, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.09, the valuation of SLVM can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SLVM is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SLVM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.66, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
88.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SLVM, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
88.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SLVM, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.69 |
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 -2.55% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-8.49%
EPS Next 3Y-2.55%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SLVM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.03%, which is a nice return.
SLVM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.54. 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 2.45.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.03% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
SLVM pays out 33.49% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP33.49%
EPS Next 2Y-8.49%
EPS Next 3Y-2.55%
NYSE:SLVM (9/8/2025, 12:17:47 PM)
44.25
-1.13 (-2.49%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners82.61%
Inst Owner Change-2.63%
Ins Owners1.15%
Ins Owner Change0.27%
Market Cap1.79B
Analysts50
Price Target54.74 (23.71%)
Short Float %2.73%
Short Ratio2.29
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.03% |
Yearly Dividend1.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP33.49%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
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)-21.46%
PT rev (3m)-22.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-32.75%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-36.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)-26.6%
EPS NY rev (3m)-33.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.38%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.09 | ||
| P/S | 0.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.31 | ||
| P/B | 1.86 | ||
| P/tB | 2.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.69 |
EPS(TTM)5.45
EY12.32%
EPS(NY)6.24
Fwd EY14.1%
FCF(TTM)10.26
FCFY23.18%
OCF(TTM)10.26
OCFY23.18%
SpS87.94
BVpS23.76
TBVpS20.63
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y12.63%
ROICexcg 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 3.82 |
F-Score5
WACC7.03%
ROIC/WACC1.66
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)-7.78%
EPS 3Y-1.48%
EPS 5Y-3.34%
EPS Q2Q%-81.31%
EPS Next Y-43.96%
EPS Next 2Y-8.49%
EPS Next 3Y-2.55%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.03%
Revenue growth 3Y10.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.25%
Sales Q2Q%-14.9%
Revenue Next Year-11.58%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.09%
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 Year19.13%
EBIT Next 3Y13.83%
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%