SLM Corporation (SLM) — Stock Score Summary

SLM Corporation (SLM) has a MoatMap StockRank of 25/100 based on Quality (55/100), Value (41/100), and Momentum (15/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. SLM Corporation (Sallie Mae) is a financial services company focused on student loans. It lacks a durable economic moat, is highly sensitive to interest rate volatility, and faces persistent regulatory and political risks.

SLM Corporation, widely known as Sallie Mae, is a leading consumer bank specializing in originating and servicing private education loans to students and families in the United States. The company holds a dominant market position in the private student lending sector, leveraging its strong brand, robust underwriting, and efficient servicing capabilities.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$22.28
Market Cap$4.1B
P/E (TTM)6.19
P/E (Forward)6.58
Price/Book2.02
Return on Equity30.9%
Debt/Equity253.08
Gross Margin100.0%
Operating Margin70.1%
Revenue Growth2.5%
Dividend Yield2.3%

SLM Corporation operates in the Credit Services industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SLM Corporation’s (SLM) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for SLM Corporation (SLM) is 25/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (55), Value (41), and Momentum (15) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does SLM Corporation have an economic moat?
SLM Corporation (SLM) has a Quality factor score of 55/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is SLM Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for SLM Corporation (SLM) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 25/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is SLM Corporation in?
SLM Corporation (SLM) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Credit Services industry (United States).
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