Sylvamo [SLVM] vs Mercer International [MERC] Detailed Stock Comparison
Sylvamo
NYSE
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Mercer International
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Sylvamo wins in 15 metrics, Mercer International wins in 4 metrics, with 0 ties. Sylvamo appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Sylvamo | Mercer International | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 8.32 | 4.58 | Mercer International |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.82 | 0.47 | Mercer International |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 92.18 | 346.10 | Sylvamo |
| PEG Ratio | -0.10 | 0.17 | Sylvamo |
| EV/EBITDA | 5.15 | 9.05 | Sylvamo |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 6.14% | -5.60% | Sylvamo |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 3.78% | -12.76% | Sylvamo |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 3.78% | N/A | N/A |
| Return on Equity | 24.37% | -23.39% | Sylvamo |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 7.58% | 0.24% | Sylvamo |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $248.00M | $5.89M | Sylvamo |
| Dividend Yield | 3.59% | 10.20% | Mercer International |
| 1-Year Return | -47.31% | -48.48% | Sylvamo |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.49 | 0.11 | Mercer International |
| Enterprise Value | $2.54B | $1.61B | Sylvamo |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 0.72 | 0.82 | Sylvamo |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 19.40% | -6.17% | Sylvamo |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $87 | $29 | Sylvamo |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $5.20 | $-1.63 | Sylvamo |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.88 | 1.10 | Sylvamo |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
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Sylvamo vs Mercer International Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvamo | 7.26% | -6.94% | -13.27% | -25.96% | -39.18% | -47.59% |
| Mercer International | 0.62% | 5.90% | -0.31% | -14.55% | -58.00% | -49.45% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvamo | -47.31% | -9.80% | 38.60% | 38.60% | 38.60% | 38.60% |
| Mercer International | -48.48% | -80.12% | -61.91% | -71.72% | -37.52% | -58.27% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Sylvamo vs Mercer International
| Metric | SLVM | MERC |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $1.75B | $208.99M |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Micro cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 530,900 | 1,121,040 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 372,137 | 1,213,573 |
| Last Close | $44.60 | $3.25 |
| 52 Week Range | $37.51 - $98.02 | $2.59 - $8.28 |
| % from 52W High | -54.50% | -60.75% |
| All-Time High | $98.02 (Nov 11, 2024) | $27.75 (Sep 25, 1995) |
| % from All-Time High | -54.50% | -88.29% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.15% | -0.09% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.82% | -0.09% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.06% | -0.06% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.04% | -0.13% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.24% | -0.23% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 92.18 | 346.10 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $23.74 | $6.68 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $2.80 | $2.19 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $414.00M | $49.70M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $195.00M | $20.70M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 3.59% | 10.20% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.80 | $0.35 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Sylvamo vs Mercer International
| Metric | SLVM | MERC |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 8.32 | 4.58 |
| Forward P/E | 5.53 | -16.42 |
| PEG Ratio | -0.10 | 0.17 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.49 | 0.11 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.82 | 0.47 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $1.75B | $208.99M |
| Enterprise Value | $2.54B | $1.61B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 0.72 | 0.82 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 5.15 | 9.05 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.88 | 1.10 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $23.74 | $6.68 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Sylvamo vs Mercer International
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | SLVM | MERC |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $794.00M | $506.97M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $640.00M | $470.54M |
| Gross Profit | $154.00M | $36.44M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $30.00M | $6.73M |
| EBITDA | $76.00M | $46.90M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $20.00M | $-21.61M |
| Income Tax | $5.00M | $732,000 |
| Net Income (Profit) | $15.00M | $-22.34M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | SLVM | MERC |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | N/A | $181.47M |
| Total Current Assets | $1.01B | $969.79M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $616.00M | $298.38M |
| Long-Term Debt | $794.00M | $1.51B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $908.00M | $437.35M |
| Retained Earnings | $2.46B | $203.56M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $4.84B | $1.27B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | SLVM | MERC |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $86.00M | $-12.55M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $-20.08M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-25.00M | $-23.07M |
| Debt Repayment | $-11.00M | $-2.51M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-20.00M | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | SLVM | MERC |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 810,505 | 1.17M |
| Short Ratio | 2.78 | 1.28 |
| Short % of Float | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 530,900 | 1,121,040 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 372,137 | 1,213,573 |
| Shares Outstanding | 40.60M | 66.87M |
| Float Shares | 33.64M | 54.47M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.64% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.94% | 0.55% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Sylvamo vs Mercer International
| Metric | SLVM | MERC |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.80 | $0.35 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 3.59% | 10.20% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $1.09 | $0.30 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.57% | 0.96% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $3.26 | $0.91 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 08, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 |