Suzano SUZ
BrazilBasic Materials · Paper & Paper ProductsUSD
12.56 USD (+49.1%)
6 analysts
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Suzano S.A. is the world's largest producer of eucalyptus pulp, with integrated operations ranging from tree planting to the production of paper and personal hygiene products.
Key points
from its scores- ✓Attractive valuation7.0
- ✕Weak growth0.2
- ✕Poor share-price trend3.4
- ✕Little or no dividend3.5
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsDebt and falling profits are greater risks than the seemingly cheap valuation.
Suzano presents an apparently low valuation (P/E 6.74), but its high leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA 3.68) and sharp decline in revenue (-12.8%) and profits (-64%) reveal a deteriorating business, not a value opportunity. Financial health is fragile and growth is negative, warranting a cautious view despite attractive multiples.
The main risk is the high financial leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 3.68) combined with a sharp decline in profits (-64%), which could lead to solvency issues if the trend is not reversed.
Context and risks
Suzano operates in Brazil, a country with weak institutional governance and limited protection for minority shareholders. Being a state-controlled company or with strong state influence, there is a risk that management decisions prioritize political objectives over shareholder value creation, which can affect profit distribution and long-term strategy.
Is Suzano stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 51% below the Basic Materials median on average.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 6.7 | 19.2 | −65% |
| EV / EBITDA | 6.3 | 10.0 | −37% |
| Price / book | 1.2 | 2.3 | −47% |
| Price / sales | 1.1 | 2.2 | −50% |
Sector: median of the 141 Basic Materials companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 7.0 out of 10 (median for Basic Materials: 5.8).
Average analyst target: 12.56 USD, +49.1% versus the price.
A discount may reflect more risk or slower growth than its sector: Financial health 4.9 (sector 7.1), Growth 0.2 (sector 6.8).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Score by category
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at the analysis date · compared with the Basic Materials medianValuation
- P/E
- 6.7
- Forward P/E
- 5.7
- EV / EBITDA
- 6.3
- Price / book
- 1.2
- Price / sales
- 1.1
- Market cap
- 10.4B USD
- Enterprise value
- 125.2B BRL
Profitability
- ROE
- 17.6%
- ROA
- 3.2%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 8.9%
- Gross margin
- 29.1%
- Operating margin
- 26.7%
- Net margin
- 17.1%
- Free cash flow
- 177.6M BRL
- FCF yield
- 0.3%
- Cash conversion
- 1%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 99.4B BRL
- Net debt
- 73.1B BRL
- Cash
- 26.3B BRL
- EBITDA
- 19.9B BRL
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 3.68
- Debt / equity
- 199.42
- Current ratio
- 3.38
- Quick ratio
- 2.47
Growth
- Revenue growth
- −12.8%
- Earnings growth
- −64.0%
- EPS (TTM)
- 1.25 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 1.48 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 0.0%
- Payout
- 17.9%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 0.00
- Analyst consensus
- none (6)
- Target price
- 12.56 USD
- 52-week range
- 7.55 – 11.54
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Is Suzano stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 51% below the Basic Materials median on average. Valuation score: 7.0 out of 10 (median for Basic Materials: 5.8). Average analyst target: 12.56 USD, +49.1% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Suzano get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 4.5 out of 10, rank 1,884 of 2,130 (better than 11% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Valuation (7.0) and its weakest, Growth (0.2). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is Suzano's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 6.7: the share price equals 6.7 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Basic Materials median is 19.2. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 5.7.
How much is Suzano worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 10.4B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 125.2B USD.
How much debt does Suzano have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 73.1B BRL. That is 3.68 times its EBITDA; the Basic Materials median is 1.41.
Does Suzano pay a dividend?
It pays no dividend, or almost none.
How has Suzano stock performed over the last year?
It has fallen 4.4% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 7.55 and 11.54 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Suzano?
6 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “none” and their average target is 12.56 USD (+49.1% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.