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SUZANO SA - SPON ADR (SUZ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:SUZ - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US86959K1051 - ADR - Currency: USD

8.81  -0.12 (-1.34%)

After market: 8.85 +0.04 (+0.45%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to SUZ. SUZ was compared to 9 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. SUZ has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. SUZ has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SUZ had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year SUZ had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: SUZ reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years SUZ had a positive operating cash flow.
SUZ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSUZ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B -10B 20B

1.2 Ratios

SUZ has a Return On Assets (-0.61%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -2.47%, SUZ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
SUZ has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.06%. This is in the better half of the industry: SUZ outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
SUZ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.38%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.39%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.61%
ROE -2.47%
ROIC 8.06%
ROA(3y)7.7%
ROA(5y)3.96%
ROE(3y)26.78%
ROE(5y)-2.15%
ROIC(3y)9.38%
ROIC(5y)9.39%
SUZ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSUZ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100

1.3 Margins

SUZ has a Operating Margin of 29.52%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SUZ outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SUZ has grown nicely.
SUZ has a Gross Margin of 40.54%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SUZ outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SUZ has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 29.52%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 40.54%
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%
SUZ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSUZ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SUZ is destroying value.
SUZ has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
SUZ has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SUZ has a worse debt to assets ratio.
SUZ Yearly Shares OutstandingSUZ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
SUZ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSUZ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.29, we must say that SUZ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
SUZ's Altman-Z score of 1.29 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 14.99. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SUZ would need 14.99 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 14.99, SUZ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
SUZ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.44. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
SUZ's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.44 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SUZ is outperformed by 77.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.44
Debt/FCF 14.99
Altman-Z 1.29
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC10.9%
SUZ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSUZ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.61 indicates that SUZ has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SUZ has a Current ratio of 2.61. This is in the better half of the industry: SUZ outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
SUZ has a Quick Ratio of 1.96. This is a normal value and indicates that SUZ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SUZ has a Quick ratio of 1.96. This is amongst the best in the industry. SUZ outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.61
Quick Ratio 1.96
SUZ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSUZ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for SUZ have decreased strongly by -108.51% in the last year.
SUZ shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 30.47%.
The Revenue has been growing by 12.75% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-108.51%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%2902.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)30.47%
Revenue growth 3Y4.99%
Revenue growth 5Y12.75%
Sales Q2Q%22.14%

3.2 Future

SUZ is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 54.62% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.08% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y273.7%
EPS Next 2Y89.79%
EPS Next 3Y54.62%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year18.21%
Revenue Next 2Y13.65%
Revenue Next 3Y10.2%
Revenue Next 5Y8.08%

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 decreasing.
SUZ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSUZ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 20B 40B 60B
SUZ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSUZ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 10 -10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for SUZ. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.62 indicates a rather cheap valuation of SUZ.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SUZ, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
SUZ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.17.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 5.62
SUZ Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSUZ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SUZ is valued a bit cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
SUZ's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SUZ is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.46
EV/EBITDA 5.65
SUZ Per share dataSUZ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6

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's earnings are expected to grow with 54.62% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y89.79%
EPS Next 3Y54.62%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SUZ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.36%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.19, SUZ pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.36, SUZ pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.36%

5.2 History

The dividend of SUZ is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 20.94%!
SUZ has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of SUZ decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.94%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
SUZ Yearly Dividends per shareSUZ Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2022 2023 2024 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

SUZ has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
The dividend of SUZ is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-264.34%
EPS Next 2Y89.79%
EPS Next 3Y54.62%
SUZ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSUZ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B -10B 20B

SUZANO SA - SPON ADR

NYSE:SUZ (6/4/2025, 7:49:07 PM)

After market: 8.85 +0.04 (+0.45%)

8.81

-0.12 (-1.34%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)05-08 2025-05-08/amc
Earnings (Next)08-06 2025-08-06/bmo
Inst Owners29.42%
Inst Owner Change9.23%
Ins Owners15.51%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.89B
Analysts81.82
Price Target13.99 (58.8%)
Short Float %0.47%
Short Ratio1.67
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.36%
Yearly Dividend0.23
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.94%
DP-264.34%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-278.5%
Min EPS beat(2)-569.87%
Max EPS beat(2)12.88%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-189.65%
Min EPS beat(4)-569.87%
Max EPS beat(4)34.15%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)-80.67%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-55.06%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)-30.5%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.63%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.32%
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)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.77%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.18%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.8%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)3.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)30.62%
EPS NQ rev (3m)21.72%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.26%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.52%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.69%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 5.62
P/S 1.25
P/FCF 9.46
P/OCF 2.81
P/B 1.61
P/tB 2.5
EV/EBITDA 5.65
EPS(TTM)-0.11
EYN/A
EPS(NY)1.57
Fwd EY17.81%
FCF(TTM)0.93
FCFY10.57%
OCF(TTM)3.13
OCFY35.55%
SpS7.06
BVpS5.47
TBVpS3.53
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.61%
ROE -2.47%
ROCE 10.29%
ROIC 8.06%
ROICexc 9.12%
ROICexgc 10.23%
OM 29.52%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 40.54%
FCFM 13.2%
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.32
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.44
Debt/FCF 14.99
Debt/EBITDA 3.84
Cap/Depr 158.49%
Cap/Sales 31.19%
Interest Coverage 2.65
Cash Conversion 90.22%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.61
Quick Ratio 1.96
Altman-Z 1.29
F-Score5
WACC10.9%
ROIC/WACC0.74
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)-108.51%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%2902.35%
EPS Next Y273.7%
EPS Next 2Y89.79%
EPS Next 3Y54.62%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)30.47%
Revenue growth 3Y4.99%
Revenue growth 5Y12.75%
Sales Q2Q%22.14%
Revenue Next Year18.21%
Revenue Next 2Y13.65%
Revenue Next 3Y10.2%
Revenue Next 5Y8.08%
EBIT growth 1Y77.04%
EBIT growth 3Y-4.42%
EBIT growth 5Y42.3%
EBIT Next Year76.21%
EBIT Next 3Y28.29%
EBIT Next 5Y19.87%
FCF growth 1Y33.72%
FCF growth 3Y-30.27%
FCF growth 5Y9.93%
OCF growth 1Y2.92%
OCF growth 3Y5.32%
OCF growth 5Y22.15%