SylvamoSLVM -0.25%78 Buyback Yield % is 3.97 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates SLVM with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $48.83 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 67 Forest Products companies, Sylvamo ranks better than 80.6% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Sylvamo's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
SLVM vs CLW, MERC, ITP: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Sylvamo's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Sylvamo Buyback Yield % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Sylvamo's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sylvamo's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Sylvamo (SLVM) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.97 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Sylvamo and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Sylvamo's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.51 to 6.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Sylvamo ranks #13 out of 67 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 19.4%.
Is Sylvamo's Buyback Yield % too high?
Sylvamo's current Buyback Yield % of 3.97 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 6.94. The Forest Products industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.15. Sylvamo's value of 3.97 is 2546.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sylvamo ranks #13 out of 67 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sylvamo has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sylvamo's Buyback Yield % compare to CLW and MERC?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Sylvamo ranks #13 out of 67 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Sylvamo in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.15. Sylvamo's value of 3.97 is 2546.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Sylvamo's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.51 to 6.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.00 vs. the industry median of 0.15, Sylvamo has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Forest Products company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Forest Products companies is 0.15, based on 67 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sylvamo's current Buyback Yield % of 3.97 is 2546.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Sylvamo and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sylvamo's current Buyback Yield % is 3.97, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sylvamo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sylvamo (SLVM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $48.83, compared to a current price of $39.34 — trading 19.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.97, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 3.00 and 2546.7% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.15. Sylvamo's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sylvamo (SLVM), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.97 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Sylvamo (SLVM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sylvamo stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $39.34 is trading 19.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $48.83.
GuruFocus considers Sylvamo to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SLVM:
Buyback Yield %: 3.97 (32% above median its 10-year median of 3.00)
GF Value™: $48.83 vs. price of $39.34 (19.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2546.7% above the Forest Products median (#13 of 67)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SLVM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sylvamo Corp is an uncoated papers company with a broad portfolio of top-tier brands and low-cost, large-scale paper mills. It produces uncoated freesheet (UFS) for paper products such as cut size and offset paper, as well as market pulp. The company offers Copy and Printer papers, Commercial Printing papers, Converting papers, and Specialty papers. It operates in three geographical segments: Europe, Latin America, and North America. Key revenue is generated from North America.
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