Sylvamo Corporation (SLVM) — Stock Score Summary

Sylvamo Corporation (SLVM) has a MoatMap StockRank of 70/100 based on Quality (58/100), Value (60/100), and Momentum (35/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Sylvamo is a producer of uncoated freesheet paper. Despite cheap valuation multiples, paper is a structurally declining, asset-heavy commodity industry with no pricing power, failing our core quality filters.

Sylvamo Corporation is a global producer of uncoated freesheet paper, manufacturing products for printing, writing, and converting applications worldwide, having spun off from International Paper. The company's competitive moat is built on its significant scale, efficient manufacturing operations, and global distribution network within a consolidating industry. Sylvamo is a pure-play leader in its segment, focusing on cost-effective production and sustainable forestry to meet the consistent demand for paper products.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$38.77
Market Cap$1.6B
P/E (TTM)15.42
P/E (Forward)6.94
Price/Book1.57
Return on Equity10.8%
Return on Invested Capital11.9%
Debt/Equity100.61
Gross Margin21.3%
Operating Margin0.4%
Revenue Growth-8.0%
Dividend Yield4.7%
Free Cash Flow$-23M

Sylvamo Corporation operates in the Paper & Paper Products industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sylvamo Corporation’s (SLVM) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Sylvamo Corporation (SLVM) is 70/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (58), Value (60), and Momentum (35) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Sylvamo Corporation have an economic moat?
Sylvamo Corporation (SLVM) has a Quality factor score of 58/100. 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 Sylvamo Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Sylvamo Corporation (SLVM) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 70/100. 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 Sylvamo Corporation in?
Sylvamo Corporation (SLVM) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Paper & Paper Products industry (United States).
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