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SylvamoSLVM +2.05%75 Equity-to-Asset is 0.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates SLVM with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $49.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 287 Forest Products companies, Sylvamo ranks worse than 77% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Sylvamo's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $979 Mil. Sylvamo's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,834 Mil.
Therefore, Sylvamo's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.35.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sylvamo's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SLVM'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.32 Max: 0.74
Current: 0.35
During the past 8 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Sylvamo was 0.74. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.32.
SLVM's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 77% of 287
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.54
vs SLVM: 0.35
Sylvamo (NYSE:SLVM) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Sylvamo Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Sylvamo Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sylvamo's Equity-to-Asset 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: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Sylvamo's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Sylvamo's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sylvamo's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Sylvamo's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.35 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Sylvamo and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, Sylvamo's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.07 to 0.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Sylvamo ranks #221 out of 287 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 77%.
Is Sylvamo's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Sylvamo's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.35 is near median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.74. The Forest Products industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.54. Sylvamo's value of 0.35 is 35.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sylvamo ranks #221 out of 287 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Equity-to-Asset compare to CLW and MERC?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Sylvamo ranks #221 out of 287 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Sylvamo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.54. Sylvamo's value of 0.35 is 35.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Sylvamo's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.07 to 0.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 0.54, Sylvamo has consistently been below 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Forest Products company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Forest Products companies is 0.54, based on 287 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sylvamo's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.35 is 35.2% below 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Sylvamo and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sylvamo's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.35, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.32. 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 $49.05, compared to a current price of $38.27 — trading 22% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.35, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 35.2% below the Forest Products industry median of 0.54. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sylvamo (SLVM), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.35 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 $38.27 is trading 22% below its estimated GF Value™ of $49.05.
GuruFocus considers Sylvamo to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SLVM:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.35 (near median its 10-year median of 0.32)
GF Value™: $49.05 vs. price of $38.27 (22% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.2% below the Forest Products median (#221 of 287)
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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