SylvamoSLVM -0.25%78 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -1.40% 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 280 Forest Products companies, Sylvamo ranks better than 87.86% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Sylvamo's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-12 Mil. Sylvamo's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $855 Mil. Therefore, Sylvamo's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sylvamo's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SLVM'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.89 Med: 32.63 Max: 40.32
Current: 12.2
During the past 8 years, Sylvamo's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 40.32%. The lowest was 7.89%. And the median was 32.63%.
SLVM's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 87.86% of 280
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 2.145
vs SLVM: 12.20
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Sylvamo Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Sylvamo Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sylvamo's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Sylvamo's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Sylvamo's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sylvamo's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -1.40% mean?
Sylvamo (SLVM) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -1.40% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Sylvamo and its competitors. Over the past decade, Sylvamo's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 7.89 to 40.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Sylvamo ranks #34 out of 280 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 12.1%.
Is Sylvamo's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Sylvamo's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -1.40%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.89 to a high of 40.32. Based on the distribution chart, Sylvamo ranks #34 out of 280 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to CLW and MERC?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Sylvamo ranks #34 out of 280 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Sylvamo in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.15. Historically, Sylvamo's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 7.89 to 40.32 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Forest Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Forest Products companies is 2.15, based on 280 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Sylvamo and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sylvamo's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -1.40%. 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 $48.83, compared to a current price of $39.34 — trading 19.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -1.40%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sylvamo (SLVM), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -1.40% 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 $39.34 is trading 19.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $48.83.
GuruFocus considers Sylvamo to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SLVM:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -1.40%
GF Value™: $48.83 vs. price of $39.34 (19.4% 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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