Sappi (SPPJY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Sappi Limited, trading on the OTCMKTS as SPPJY, is a global pulp and paper company headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. Originally established in 1936 as South African Pulp and Paper Industries, Sappi has grown into a diversified manufacturer of dissolving wood pulp, graphic papers, packaging and specialty papers. The company serves customers in over 150 countries and operates a network of mills and sales offices across three key regions: Europe, North America and South Africa.

Sappi’s product portfolio is organized into several main categories. Its dissolving wood pulp is used predominantly in the production of textile fibers and non-woven materials. The graphic and publishing papers division supplies coated and uncoated paper for magazines, catalogues and other print media, while its packaging and specialty papers segment focuses on lightweight packaging, release and casting papers, and other niche applications. This broad range of offerings enables Sappi to meet the needs of industries as diverse as textiles, publishing, packaging and industrial applications.

Throughout its history, Sappi has pursued strategic acquisitions and capacity expansions to strengthen its market position. In recent years, the company has shifted towards higher-margin products such as specialty packaging and dissolving pulp, reflecting changing industry dynamics and customer preferences. Sappi also places emphasis on sustainability, leveraging certified fiber sources and investing in innovations that reduce environmental impact and enhance product performance.

Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Steve Binnie, Sappi continues to focus on operational excellence, customer service and long-term value creation. The company’s management team brings deep experience in the pulp and paper industry, guiding efforts to optimize production, improve cost efficiency and drive growth in emerging markets. With its global footprint and diversified product mix, Sappi remains a prominent player in the international pulp and paper sector.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $1.68 to $1.68
• 50-Day Range: $1.52 to $1.93
• 52-Week Range: $1.42 to $3.20
• Volume: N/A
• Average Volume: 2,398 shs
• Market Capitalization: $940.63 million
• P/E Ratio: 9.88
• Dividend Yield: 5.95%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Sell

Sappi Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Sappi scored higher than 41% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Sappi.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Sappi is 9.88, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 277.97.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Sappi is 9.88, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 157.49.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Sappi has a P/B Ratio of 0.37. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.01% of the outstanding shares of Sappi have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Sappi has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Sappi has recently increased by 182.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Leadership

Sappi is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.12%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Sappi does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Sappi is 58.82%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.01% of the outstanding shares of Sappi have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Sappi has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Sappi has recently increased by 182.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.83

News Sentiment

Sappi has a news sentiment score of 0.83. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.57 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Sappi this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Sappi insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.70% of the stock of Sappi is held by insiders.

SPPJY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SPPJY shares performed this year?

Sappi's stock was trading at $2.7760 at the start of the year. Since then, SPPJY shares have decreased by 39.5% and is now trading at $1.68.

How were Sappi's earnings last quarter?

Sappi Ltd. (OTCMKTS:SPPJY) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August, 7th. The basic materials company reported ($0.04) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.03 by $0.07. The basic materials company earned $1.32 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.35 billion. Sappi had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.12% and a net margin of 1.75%.

How do I buy shares of Sappi?

Shares of SPPJY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/07/2025
• Today: 9/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/06/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: PAPER &REL PRDS
• Sub-Industry: Business Supplies
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:SPPJY
• CIK: 1072483
• Web: www.sappi.com
• Phone: (711) 407-8111
• Fax: 27-11-339-1881
• Employees: 11,235
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.17
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 9.88
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $33 million
• Net Margins: 1.75%
• Pretax Margin: 2.86%
• Return on Equity: 6.12%
• Return on Assets: 2.53%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.63
• Current Ratio: 1.24
• Quick Ratio: 0.68

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $5.46 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.17
• Cash Flow: $0.92 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 1.82
• Book Value: $4.60 per share
• Price / Book: 0.37

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 559,900,000
• Free Float: 555,981,000
• Market Cap: $940.63 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.83