SPPJY:OTC-Sappi Ltd ADR (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Paper & Paper Products |

Last Closing

USD 1.94

Change

+0.07 (+3.74)%

Market Cap

USD 1.05B

Volume

6.11K

Analyst Target

USD 5.10
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About

Sappi Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of materials made from woodfiber-based renewable resources in Europe, North America, and South Africa. The company offers speciality paper; flexible packaging paper, paperboard, containerboard, release liner, label paper, functional papers, uncoated woodfree paper, coated and uncoated woodfree paper, coated mechanical paper, thinprint, inkjet paper, and label paper. It also offers dissolving pulp, graphic, packaging and speciality, casting, and release papers; forestry, and bio-energy materials. In addition, the company provides biomaterials, such as valida, lignin, and furfural, as well as engages in insurance business. Sappi Limited company was founded in 1936 and is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Paper & Paper Products) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -30.12% 6% D- 18% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -30.12% 6% D- 17% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -27.07% 32% F 32% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -27.07% 32% F 31% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 2.65% 93% A 58% F
Dividend Return 16.40% 46% F 42% F
Total Return 19.05% 87% B+ 58% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 9.15% 89% A- 59% D-
Dividend Return 11.72% 89% A- 58% F
Total Return 2.57% 38% F 50% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 33.73% 16% F 65% D
Risk Adjusted Return 34.74% 89% A- 75% C
Market Capitalization 1.05B 31% F 74% C

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Underpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector