Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Sylvamo's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $44 Mil. Sylvamo's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $887 Mil. Therefore, Sylvamo's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.96%.
Sylvamo (NYSE:SLVM) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
Sylvamo Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
Sylvamo Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sylvamo's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Sylvamo's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Sylvamo's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sylvamo's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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.
In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) interest expense data.
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.96% mean?
Sylvamo (SLVM) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.96% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Sylvamo and its competitors.
Is Sylvamo's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Sylvamo's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.96%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to CLW and MERC?
Sylvamo's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.96% 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for a Forest Products company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Sylvamo and its competitors. Sylvamo's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.96%. 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 $48.87, compared to a current price of $38.07 — trading 22.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.96%. Sylvamo's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sylvamo (SLVM), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.96% 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 $38.07 is trading 22.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $48.87.
GuruFocus considers Sylvamo to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SLVM:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.96%
GF Value™: $48.87 vs. price of $38.07 (22.1% below fair value)
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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