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South African (JSE) Paper Products Industry Analysis
UpdatedJan 13, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies1
- 7D1.6%
- 3M8.6%
- 1Y-49.9%
- YTDn/a
In the last week, the Paper Products industry is up 8.2%, with all of the companies up. However, the industry is down 47% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 85% per annum.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the South African Paper Products Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 13 Jan 2026 | R14.9b | R88.8b | -R2,900,304,300.00 | n/a | -5.1x | 0.2x |
| Thu, 11 Dec 2025 | R13.7b | R92.1b | -R3,007,106,100.00 | n/a | -4.6x | 0.1x |
| Sat, 08 Nov 2025 | R13.6b | R95.1b | R1.7b | 8.2x | 8.2x | 0.1x |
| Mon, 06 Oct 2025 | R14.2b | R94.6b | R1.7b | 8.6x | 8.6x | 0.2x |
| Wed, 03 Sep 2025 | R18.0b | R97.2b | R1.7b | 10.6x | 10.6x | 0.2x |
| Fri, 01 Aug 2025 | R16.7b | R101.0b | R3.3b | 5.1x | 5.1x | 0.2x |
| Sun, 29 Jun 2025 | R18.1b | R98.9b | R3.2b | 5.6x | 5.6x | 0.2x |
| Tue, 27 May 2025 | R19.9b | R99.1b | R3.2b | 6.2x | 6.2x | 0.2x |
| Thu, 24 Apr 2025 | R21.2b | R103.7b | R4.3b | 4.9x | 4.9x | 0.2x |
| Sat, 22 Mar 2025 | R25.2b | R101.1b | R4.2b | 6x | 6x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 17 Feb 2025 | R27.2b | R101.9b | R4.2b | 6.5x | 6.5x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 15 Jan 2025 | R29.6b | R103.3b | R624.8m | 47.3x | 47.3x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 13 Dec 2024 | R30.4b | R96.9b | R586.0m | 51.9x | 51.9x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 10 Nov 2024 | R31.8b | R96.0b | R580.5m | 54.8x | 54.8x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 08 Oct 2024 | R29.0b | R93.5b | -R1,495,445,400.00 | n/a | -19.4x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 05 Sep 2024 | R26.4b | R96.0b | -R1,536,708,200.00 | n/a | -17.2x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 03 Aug 2024 | R29.4b | R97.4b | -R1,771,811,700.00 | n/a | -16.6x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 01 Jul 2024 | R29.1b | R97.0b | -R1,764,915,000.00 | n/a | -16.5x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 29 May 2024 | R33.7b | R97.4b | -R1,773,072,700.00 | n/a | -19x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 26 Apr 2024 | R28.2b | R103.1b | -R1,084,043,100.00 | n/a | -26x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 24 Mar 2024 | R27.5b | R103.0b | -R1,083,421,800.00 | n/a | -25.4x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 20 Feb 2024 | R25.8b | R102.8b | -R1,080,668,700.00 | n/a | -23.9x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 18 Jan 2024 | R23.7b | R110.6b | R4.9b | 4.8x | 4.8x | 0.2x |
| Sat, 16 Dec 2023 | R22.8b | R106.4b | R4.7b | 4.8x | 4.8x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 13 Nov 2023 | R22.7b | R108.8b | R4.8b | 4.7x | 4.7x | 0.2x |
| Wed, 11 Oct 2023 | R25.2b | R120.7b | R6.2b | 4.1x | 4.1x | 0.2x |
| Fri, 08 Sep 2023 | R22.3b | R121.7b | R6.2b | 3.6x | 3.6x | 0.2x |
| Sun, 06 Aug 2023 | R21.2b | R117.6b | R6.0b | 3.5x | 3.5x | 0.2x |
| Tue, 04 Jul 2023 | R22.4b | R128.3b | R9.1b | 2.5x | 2.5x | 0.2x |
| Thu, 01 Jun 2023 | R24.6b | R135.4b | R9.6b | 2.6x | 2.6x | 0.2x |
| Sat, 29 Apr 2023 | R23.7b | R132.8b | R11.0b | 2.1x | 2.1x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 27 Mar 2023 | R24.8b | R131.9b | R11.0b | 2.3x | 2.3x | 0.2x |
| Wed, 22 Feb 2023 | R27.8b | R132.5b | R11.0b | 2.5x | 2.5x | 0.2x |
| Fri, 20 Jan 2023 | R29.3b | R126.5b | R9.3b | 3.2x | 3.2x | 0.2x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
3.2x
Current Industry PE
- There is only one company in the South African Paper Products industry, so there is insufficient data to make an industry-wide assessment of both the PE and PS ratio.
Past Earnings Growth
- Total earnings for the Paper Products industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
- Revenues have also declined 10% per year, which is driving profits down.
Industry Comparison
How does South African Paper Products compare with similar industries?
| ZA Market | 2.56% | |
| Materials | 6.29% | |
| Paper and Forestry Products | 1.50% | |
| Paper Products | 1.61% | |
| Forestry Products | 0% | 0 |
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAP Sappi | R24.65 | 1.6% +R235.8m | -49.9% | PS0.2x |