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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/09/2025: SLVM (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
1 Year Target Price $69.33
1 Year Target Price $69.33
1 | Strong Buy |
0 | Buy |
1 | Hold |
1 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -6.26% | Avg. Invested days 41 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.12B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 7.65 | 1Y Target Price 69.33 |
Price to earnings Ratio 7.65 | 1Y Target Price 69.33 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3 | Beta 0.94 | 52 Weeks Range 49.49 - 95.87 | Updated Date 07/9/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 49.49 - 95.87 | Updated Date 07/9/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.59% | Basic EPS (TTM) 6.77 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 7.75% | Operating Margin (TTM) 5.12% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 9.61% | Return on Equity (TTM) 31.83% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 7.65 | Forward PE 9.77 | Enterprise Value 2782617992 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.57 |
Enterprise Value 2782617992 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.57 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.75 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 4.72 | Shares Outstanding 40722700 | Shares Floating 33988003 |
Shares Outstanding 40722700 | Shares Floating 33988003 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.06 | Percent Institutions 97.97 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Sylvamo Corp
Company Overview
History and Background
Sylvamo Corporation was formed in 2021, spun off from International Paper to focus solely on paper production. The companyu2019s roots are deeply embedded in the paper industry, leveraging decades of experience from its parent company.
Core Business Areas
- North America: Produces uncoated freesheet (UFS) papers, primarily for printing and writing applications, used in offices, schools, and commercial printing.
- Europe: Similar to North America, focusing on UFS papers for printing and writing. Sylvamo also has coated paper capabilities in Europe.
- Latin America: Primarily produces UFS papers for various markets, with a strong presence in Brazil.
Leadership and Structure
Jean-Michel Ribiu00e9ras is the Chairman and CEO. The organizational structure is divided by geographic regions (North America, Europe, Latin America) and functional areas (Sales, Operations, Finance, etc.).
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Printing and Writing Papers: Uncoated freesheet papers used in copiers, printers, notebooks, and direct mail. This is Sylvamo's core offering. Market share is varied by region but estimated in the mid to high teens globally. Competitors include Domtar (now part of Paper Excellence), Smurfit Kappa, and UPM. Revenue is a significant portion of Sylvamo's overall sales.
- Cutsize Paper: Paper sheets cut to standard sizes (e.g., letter, A4) for office and home use. Market share varies but is significant within the overall paper market. Competitors: Domtar, UPM, Resolute Forest Products (now part of Paper Excellence). Cutsize comprises a large portion of Sylvamo's paper sales.
- Envelope Paper: Paper specifically designed for envelopes. This product caters to printing companies and commercial businesses. Market share is smaller than cutsize or printing and writing papers, but still relevant to Sylvamo's portfolio. Competitors: Domtar, Verso (now part of BillerudKorsnu00e4s).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The paper industry is mature and facing headwinds from digitalization. Demand for printing and writing papers is generally declining, but there's still a substantial market. Prices fluctuate based on pulp costs, supply chain dynamics, and regional demand.
Positioning
Sylvamo is a leading producer of uncoated freesheet papers, focusing on operational efficiency and cost management to remain competitive. Their scale allows them to serve large customers globally. They are positioned to benefit from economies of scale and distribution networks.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global paper and pulp market is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars annually. Sylvamo's TAM focuses primarily on printing and writing papers, which is a smaller subset of the total market, but is still significant. Sylvamo's positioning with respect to TAM is well positioned as a leading company in this area
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Scale and capacity
- Global distribution network
- Experienced management team
- Focus on operational efficiency
- Strong customer relationships
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclical paper prices
- Dependence on printing and writing paper market
- Vulnerable to raw material price fluctuations
- High debt levels
Opportunities
- Expanding into adjacent paper products
- Growing in emerging markets
- Improving cost structure through technology
- Sustainable packaging solutions
- Acquiring smaller competitors
Threats
- Declining demand for printing and writing papers
- Increased competition from low-cost producers
- Rising pulp and energy costs
- Economic downturns
- Environmental regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- IP
- PKG
- WRK
Competitive Landscape
Sylvamo has advantages in certain geographic regions and product categories, but faces intense competition from other large paper companies. They must focus on cost competitiveness and customer service to maintain their position.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been linked to overall economic growth and product sales. The paper industry faces significant challenges in a declining market.
Future Projections: Future projections for Sylvamo depend on analyst estimates, which should be examined for current and relevant information. Growth will depend on market demand, cost control, and any strategic initiatives undertaken.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives may include cost-cutting measures, investments in technology to improve efficiency, and expansion into new markets or product lines.
Summary
Sylvamo is a significant player in the printing and writing paper market, but it operates in a mature industry facing declining demand. Its strengths lie in its scale, global reach, and operational efficiency. However, it needs to address the challenges of fluctuating paper prices and adapt to evolving market trends to secure its future growth.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings (SEC)
- Industry reports
- Analyst estimates
- Press releases
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on independent research and consultation with a qualified financial advisor. Market share figures are estimates and subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Sylvamo Corp
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Memphis, TN, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-10-01 | Chairman & CEO Mr. Jean-Michel Ribiéras | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Paper & Paper Products | Full time employees 6500 | Website https://www.sylvamo.com |
Full time employees 6500 | Website https://www.sylvamo.com |
Sylvamo Corporation produces and markets uncoated freesheet for cutsize, offset paper, and pulp in Europe, Latin America, and North America. The company offers copy, tinted, and colored laser printing paper under REY Adagio and Pro-Design brands; and graphic and high-speed inkjet printing papers under the brand Jetstar; and produces paper used for office printing, business forms, digital printing, offset for printing books, and others, as well as products under the Multicopy brand names. It also supplies uncoated freesheet paper under Chamex, Chamequinho and Chambril brands. In addition, the company provides imaging, commercial printing, and converting papers; copy paper for use in copiers, desktop and laser printers and digital imaging; and uncoated papers under Hammermill, Springhill, Williamsburg, Accent, DRM and Postmark brand names. Further, it operates integrated mills and non-integrated mills. It distributes its products to end users and converters through including retail, merchants, e-commerce, agents, resellers, and paper distributors. The company was founded in 1898 and is based in Memphis, Tennessee.

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