Sappi (SPPJY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Sappi Limited, trading on the OTC Markets under the symbol SPPJY, is a global leader in the production of sustainable woodfibre products. Founded in South Africa in 1936, the company has evolved from its origins as South African Pulp and Paper Industries into a diversified supplier of paper, packaging, and dissolving pulp. Headquartered in Johannesburg, Sappi combines decades of experience with a commitment to innovation, environmental stewardship, and resource efficiency.

The company’s core business activities span three main segments: graphic papers, packaging and speciality papers, and pulp. In graphic papers, Sappi produces coated and uncoated paper for magazines, catalogs, brochures, and other print media. The packaging and speciality papers division offers a range of products for labels, folding cartons, release liners, and industrial applications, designed to meet growing demand for recyclable and bio-based materials. Sappi’s pulp operations supply dissolving pulp for textile and non-woven products, as well as paper pulp to internal and external customers.

Sappi maintains an extensive manufacturing footprint across North America, Europe and Southern Africa, operating mills in the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Austria, and South Africa. This global presence allows the company to serve diverse markets and respond to regional customer needs, from premium paper for commercial printers to sustainable packaging solutions for consumer goods companies. The company’s research and development centers in Europe and North America focus on product innovation, process optimization and the development of renewable fibre technologies.

Under the leadership of chief executive officer Steve Binnie and a seasoned executive team, Sappi emphasizes sustainable forestry practices, circular economy principles and community engagement. The board of directors includes industry veterans and sustainability experts who guide strategy and governance. With a long history of adapting to market shifts and investing in technological advancements, Sappi remains positioned to support its customers’ evolving demands while maintaining a strong commitment to environmental and social responsibility.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $1.78 to $1.78
• 50-Day Range: $1.59 to $2.20
• 52-Week Range: $1.59 to $3.20
• Volume: 652 shs
• Average Volume: 9,224 shs
• Market Capitalization: $993.82 million
• P/E Ratio: 5.92
• Dividend Yield: 5.63%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Sappi Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Sappi scored higher than 46% 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 5.92, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.65.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Sappi is 5.92, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 91.94.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Sappi has a PEG Ratio of 2.57. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Sappi has a P/B Ratio of 0.39. 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 float of Sappi has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Sappi has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.9, 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 947.06%, 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 5.79%, 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 33.33%. 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 float of Sappi has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Sappi has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.9, 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 947.06%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.89

News Sentiment

Sappi has a news sentiment score of 0.89. 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 0.53 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 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 beginning of the year. Since then, SPPJY shares have decreased by 36.1% and is now trading at $1.7750.

How were Sappi's earnings last quarter?

Sappi Ltd. (OTCMKTS:SPPJY) released its earnings results on Thursday, May, 8th. The basic materials company reported $0.01 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.02 by $0.01. The basic materials company earned $1.35 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.38 billion. Sappi had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.35% and a net margin of 3.25%.

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: 5/08/2025
• Today: 7/05/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/07/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2025

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): $0.30
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 5.92
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: 2.57
• Net Income: $33 million
• Net Margins: 3.25%
• Pretax Margin: 4.56%
• Return on Equity: 9.35%
• Return on Assets: 3.91%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.60
• Current Ratio: 1.38
• Quick Ratio: 0.68

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $5.46 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.18
• Cash Flow: $0.92 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 1.93
• Book Value: $4.60 per share
• Price / Book: 0.39

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 559,900,000
• Free Float: 555,981,000
• Market Cap: $993.82 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.75