Risk factor
Sufficiently resilient to price shocks
Profitability factor
Undervalued vs peers
About
Sappi Limited operates as a producer of materials derived from sustainable wood fibers, with its operations spanning Europe, North America, and South Africa. The company's diverse portfolio features dissolving pulp, various graphic papers, and a comprehensive range of packaging and specialty papers. This latter category includes items like flexible packaging, label papers, functional paper packaging, containerboards, paperboards, silicone base papers, dye sublimation papers, and inkjet papers, alongside casting and release papers. Beyond paper products, Sappi is involved in manufacturing specialty chemicals and food ingredients. Furthermore, the company contributes to renewable energy generation through biomass, biogas, and hot water, supplies fuel rods, and actively owns and manages extensive forest lands. Established in 1936 and headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, the company was originally named South African Pulp and Paper Industries Limited before adopting its current name, Sappi Limited, in 1973.
Company Valuation
From both historical and forecast perspectives, the stock is underpriced compared to similar stocks. Specifically, the stock is neutral on EV/EBITDA.
Target Price
The average target price of SAP.JO is 1313 and suggests 0.622% upside potential. Usually, this means a HOLD recommendation among investment firms. This neutral recommenda