SylvamoSLVM -0.95%78 OCF Yield % is 14.99 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 20.99. 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 285 Forest Products companies, Sylvamo ranks better than 66.67% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Sylvamo OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sylvamo's OCF 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.
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Sylvamo's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Yield % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Sylvamo's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sylvamo's OCF 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 OCF Yield % of 14.99 as of Jun. 26, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Sylvamo and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 20.99. Over the past decade, Sylvamo's OCF Yield % has ranged from 11.77 to 44.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Sylvamo ranks #95 out of 285 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is Sylvamo's OCF Yield % too high?
Sylvamo's current OCF Yield % of 14.99 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 20.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.77 to a high of 44.77. The Forest Products industry median OCF Yield % is 8.57. Sylvamo's value of 14.99 is 74.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sylvamo ranks #95 out of 285 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 OCF Yield % compare to CLW and MERC?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Sylvamo ranks #95 out of 285 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Sylvamo in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 8.57. Sylvamo's value of 14.99 is 74.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Sylvamo's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 11.77 to 44.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.99 vs. the industry median of 8.57, 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 OCF Yield % for a Forest Products company?
The median OCF Yield % among Forest Products companies is 8.57, based on 285 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sylvamo's current OCF Yield % of 14.99 is 74.9% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Sylvamo and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median OCF Yield % is 8.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sylvamo's current OCF Yield % is 14.99, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 20.99. 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 $39.44 — trading 19.2% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 14.99, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 20.99 and 74.9% above the Forest Products industry median of 8.57. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sylvamo (SLVM), the current OCF Yield % is 14.99 as of Jun. 26, 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 $39.44 is trading 19.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $48.83.
GuruFocus considers Sylvamo to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SLVM:
OCF Yield %: 14.99 (29% below median its 10-year median of 20.99)
GF Value™: $48.83 vs. price of $39.44 (19.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74.9% above the Forest Products median (#95 of 285)
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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