How to buy SWM International shares in the UK

SCHWEITZER MAUDUIT INTERNATIONAL I (SWM) is a publicly traded paper and paper products business based in the US. It opened the day at $38.98 after a previous close of $38.26. During the day the price has varied from a low of $38.79 to a high of $39.59. The latest price was $39.06 (25 minute delay). All prices are listed in US Dollars.

How to buy shares in SWM International

Choose a platform. If you're a beginner, our share-dealing table below can help you choose.
Open your account. You'll need your ID, bank details and national insurance number.
Confirm your payment details. You'll need to fund your account with a bank transfer, debit card or credit card.
Search the platform for stock code: SWM in this case.
Research SWM International shares. The platform should provide the latest information available.
Buy your SWM International shares. It's that simple.

The whole process can take as little as 15 minutes. You'll need a smartphone or computer, an internet connection, your passport or driving licence and a means of payment.

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Fees for buying 20x SWM International shares with popular platforms

Both exchange rates and share prices fluctuate in real time, so the costs presented here should be considered as a guide only. They do not incorporate stamp duty. Always refer to the platform itself for availability and pricing – which may differ from our information.

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★★★★★	£0	£1	£2.84 £634.91 total	Go to site Capital at risk
★★★★★	£0	$50	£3.16 £635.23 total	Go to site Capital at risk
★★★★★	£0	£250	£11.29 £643.36 total	Go to site Capital at risk
Not yet rated	£0	No minimum	£3.16 £635.23 total	Go to site Capital at risk
★★★★★	£0	No minimum	£9.55 £641.62 total	Go to site Capital at risk
★★★★★	£0	£1	£18.27 £650.34 total	Go to site Capital at risk
★★★★★	£0	£0.01	£0.63 £632.70 total	Go to site Capital at risk

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Alternative ways to invest in SWM International

Buying shares in just one company can leave you more exposed to unexpected swings in the market than if you have a range of investments - a "diversified portfolio". Experts generally recommend having a broad mix of assets and funds that hold a ready-made portfolio of at least 50 different companies' shares, on the basis that drops in the value of some will be offset by rises elsewhere.
SWM International is a major part of the N/A index, so it's included in many global funds and investment trusts, as well as tracker-style exchange traded funds (ETFs).

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Is SWM International under- or over-valued?

Valuing a stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge value. Check out the SWM International P/E ratio, PEG ratio and EBITDA

P/E ratio
SWM International EBITDA

SWM International's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 11x. In other words, SWM International shares trade at around 11x recent earnings.

SWM International's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is $182.7 million (£0.0 million).

The EBITDA is a measure of a SWM International's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.

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Frequently asked questions

- Dividend yield
- Forward yield
Dividend yield: 7.05% of stock value
Forward annual dividend yield: 7.05% of stock value

SWM International has recently paid out dividends equivalent to 7.05% of its share value annually.

SWM International has paid out, on average, around 113.91% of recent net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 7.05% of the current stock value. This means that over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), shareholders could enjoy a 7.05% return on their shares, in the form of dividend payments. In SWM International's case, that would currently equate to about $1.76 per share.

SWM International's payout ratio would broadly be considered high, and as such this stock could appeal to those looking to generate an income. Bear in mind however that companies should normally also look to re-invest a decent amount of net profits to ensure future growth.

SWM International's most recent dividend payout was on 24 June 2022. The latest dividend was paid out to all shareholders who bought their shares by 19 May 2022 (the "ex-dividend date").
Currently 2.082% of SWM International shares are held by insiders and 89.536% by institutions.
It's as easy to sell SWM International as it is to buy! Here's how to sell SWM International that you already own.
1. Open your investment app. If you've got one with desktop access, you can log in online
2. Go to your portfolio. This should be in the main menu
3. Find your shares. You may be able to search your portfolio
4. Choose how many you'd like to sell. You'll be able to review the price and see how much you'll receive
5. Sell your SWM International shares. Your investment platform will let you know when your shares are sold

Financials

Revenue TTM	$1.6 billion
Operating margin TTM	5.47%
Gross profit TTM	$331 million
Return on assets TTM	2.65%
Return on equity TTM	10.18%
Profit margin	4.42%
Book value	$22.122
Market capitalisation	$731.8 million

TTM: trailing 12 months

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How to buy SWM International shares

SWM is an expanding Healthcare and Industrial group dedicated to providing the best in-class innovations, design and manufacturing solutions to its customers. In April 2021, SWM announced the acquisition of SCAPA, so now you can buy SWM shares but cannot buy SCAPA shares.

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