Sylvamo Corp (SLVM)

Return on assets (ROA)

Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 253,000 298,000 297,000 189,000 118,000 86,000 121,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,872,000 2,785,000 2,823,000 2,798,000 2,710,000 2,797,000 2,741,000 2,709,000 2,597,000 2,737,000
ROA 8.81% 10.70% 10.52% 6.75% 4.35% 3.07% 4.41%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $253,000K ÷ $2,872,000K
= 8.81%

Sylvamo Corp has demonstrated an improving trend in return on assets (ROA) over the past five quarters, with values ranging from 4.35% in Q4 2022 to 10.70% in Q3 2023. The steady increase indicates the company's enhanced efficiency in generating profits relative to its total assets. This positive trend suggests that Sylvamo Corp has been effectively utilizing its assets to generate earnings, reflecting sound operational performance and potentially favorable strategic decisions. The most recent ROA of 8.81% in Q4 2023 indicates continued profitability and efficient asset management. Overall, Sylvamo Corp's increasing ROA trend signals improving financial health and operational effectiveness.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
ROA
Sylvamo Corp
SLVM
8.81%
International Paper
IP
1.24%
Mativ Holdings Inc.
MATV
-11.71%