SLVM (Sylvamo) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00 (As of Mar. 2026)


SLVM Sylvamo Corp SLVM
78 GF Score
Price $39.44
GF Value $48.83
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Sylvamo Dividend Payout Ratio?

Sylvamo SLVM -0.95% 78 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. 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 116 Forest Products companies, Sylvamo ranks worse than 77.59% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Sylvamo's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Sylvamo Corp is 0.88, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sylvamo's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SLVM' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06   Med: 0.2   Max: 0.88
Current: 0.88

During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sylvamo was 0.88. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.20.

SLVM's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
77.59% of 116 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.415 vs SLVM: 0.88

As of today (2026-06-26), the Dividend Yield % of Sylvamo is 4.57%.

During the past 8 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Sylvamo was 6.01%. The lowest was 0.25%. And the median was 2.02%.

Sylvamo's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.45.

During the past 12 months, Sylvamo's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 66.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 55.90% per year.

During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sylvamo was 55.90% per year. The lowest was 55.90% per year. And the median was 55.90% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Sylvamo (NYSE:SLVM) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Sylvamo Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Sylvamo Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sylvamo's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

Sylvamo Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Sylvamo Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.06 0.17 0.22 0.53

Sylvamo Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 1.22 0.63 0.54 0.00

SLVM vs CLW, MERC, ITP: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Sylvamo's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Sylvamo's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sylvamo's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Sylvamo Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Sylvamo's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1.8/ 3.418
=0.53

Sylvamo's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.45/ -0.08
=N/A

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 mean?
Sylvamo (SLVM) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sylvamo and its competitors. Over the past decade, Sylvamo's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Sylvamo ranks #90 out of 116 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 77.6%.
Is Sylvamo's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Sylvamo's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 0.88. Based on the distribution chart, Sylvamo ranks #90 out of 116 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CLW and MERC?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Sylvamo ranks #90 out of 116 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Sylvamo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Historically, Sylvamo's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.88 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Forest Products company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.42, based on 116 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sylvamo and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sylvamo's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 $39.44 — trading 19.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sylvamo (SLVM), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 $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:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
  • GF Value™: $48.83 vs. price of $39.44 (19.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 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

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.
78GF Score

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