SLVM (Sylvamo) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 12.40% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SLVM Sylvamo Corp SLVM
75 GF Score
Price $37.50
GF Value $49.04
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Sylvamo 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Sylvamo SLVM -1.06% 75 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.40% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SLVM with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $49.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Sylvamo's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.16.

During the past 12 months, Sylvamo's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -32.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -11.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 12.40% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Sylvamo was 36.00% per year. The lowest was -14.10% per year. And the median was -1.80% per year.


Sylvamo  (NYSE:SLVM) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation

EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate gives an overview of the company's growth in operating profitability and is an important factor used in calculating Peter Lynch Fair Value.


Sylvamo 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


SLVM vs CLW, MERC, ITP: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Sylvamo's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Sylvamo's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sylvamo's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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Sylvamo 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

What does a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 12.40% mean?
Sylvamo (SLVM) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 12.40% as of Mar. 2026. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Sylvamo and its competitors.
Is Sylvamo's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Sylvamo's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.40%. Overall, Sylvamo has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sylvamo's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to CLW and MERC?
Sylvamo's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 12.40% can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Forest Products company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Sylvamo and its competitors. Sylvamo's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.40%. 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 $49.04, compared to a current price of $37.50 — trading 23.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.40%. Sylvamo's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sylvamo (SLVM), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.40% as of Mar. 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 $37.50 is trading 23.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $49.04. GuruFocus considers Sylvamo to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SLVM:

  • 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 12.40%
  • GF Value™: $49.04 vs. price of $37.50 (23.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges 88L:Germany
Address 6077 Primacy Parkway, Memphis, TN, USA, 38119
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.
75GF Score

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