SYLVAMO CORP (SLVM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SLVM - US8713321029 - Common Stock
51.215 USD
+1.08 (+2.14%)
Taking everything into account, SLVM scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SLVM was compared to 9 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making SLVM a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. SLVM has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. These ratings would make SLVM suitable for value investing!
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.
Each year in the past 5 years SLVM has been profitable.
SLVM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.66%, SLVM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.96%, SLVM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.25%, 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 8.42%, SLVM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SLVM has remained more or less at the same level.
SLVM's Gross Margin of 22.59% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SLVM outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
SLVM's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, SLVM has less shares outstanding
SLVM has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
SLVM has an Altman-Z score of 3.75. This indicates that SLVM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
SLVM's Altman-Z score of 3.75 is amongst the best of 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.
SLVM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82. This is a neutral value indicating SLVM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
SLVM has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.82. This is comparable 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 | 3.75 |
ROIC/WACC1.38
WACC7.21%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.52 indicates that SLVM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.52, SLVM is not doing good in the industry: 77.78% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
SLVM shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -3.34% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -8.92% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, SLVM shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.25% on average per year.
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.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -5.09% on average over the next years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.51, the valuation of SLVM can be described as very reasonable.
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 26.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.03, the valuation of SLVM can be described as reasonable.
88.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SLVM, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.79, SLVM is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SLVM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.78% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.59 |
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%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SLVM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.61%.
SLVM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.45. SLVM pays more dividend than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, SLVM pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.61% |
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
41.11% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SLVM. 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 (12/15/2025, 3:30:19 PM)
51.215
+1.08 (+2.14%)
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 Cap2.02B
Revenue(TTM)3.43B
Net Income(TTM)180.00M
Analysts84.44
Price Target62.22 (21.49%)
Short Float %5.05%
Short Ratio3.87
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.61% |
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)-12.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-21.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.03 | ||
| P/S | 0.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.98 | ||
| P/B | 2.07 | ||
| P/tB | 2.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.59 |
EPS(TTM)4.45
EY8.69%
EPS(NY)5.67
Fwd EY11.07%
FCF(TTM)8.57
FCFY16.73%
OCF(TTM)8.57
OCFY16.73%
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 | 3.75 |
F-Score5
WACC7.21%
ROIC/WACC1.38
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 11.51 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.07.
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.