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South African (JSE) Paper Products Industry Analysis

UpdatedNov 24, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies1
  • 7D8.3%
  • 3M-21.2%
  • 1Y-53.1%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Paper Products industry has dropped 5.6%, driven by declines from every company within the industry. However, the industry is down 58% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 80% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the South African Paper Products Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 27 Nov 2025R13.0bR94.2b-R3,076,118,400.00n/a-4.2x0.1x
Sat, 25 Oct 2025R14.3bR94.7bR1.7b8.6x8.6x0.2x
Mon, 22 Sep 2025R14.0bR95.3bR1.7b8.4x8.4x0.1x
Wed, 20 Aug 2025R17.1bR97.2bR1.7b10.1x10.1x0.2x
Fri, 18 Jul 2025R17.9bR98.8bR3.2b5.6x5.6x0.2x
Sun, 15 Jun 2025R18.4bR99.3bR3.2b5.7x5.7x0.2x
Tue, 13 May 2025R18.9bR101.4bR3.3b5.7x5.7x0.2x
Thu, 10 Apr 2025R20.1bR107.4bR4.4b4.5x4.5x0.2x
Sat, 08 Mar 2025R26.4bR101.2bR4.2b6.3x6.3x0.3x
Mon, 03 Feb 2025R28.8bR102.0bR616.5m46.7x46.7x0.3x
Wed, 01 Jan 2025R29.5bR102.9bR622.1m47.5x47.5x0.3x
Fri, 29 Nov 2024R30.1bR98.8bR597.3m50.3x50.3x0.3x
Sun, 27 Oct 2024R30.2bR95.1b-R1,521,004,600.00n/a-19.8x0.3x
Tue, 24 Sep 2024R27.4bR93.9b-R1,501,646,000.00n/a-18.2x0.3x
Thu, 22 Aug 2024R28.0bR95.9b-R1,534,162,600.00n/a-18.2x0.3x
Sat, 20 Jul 2024R31.0bR97.4b-R1,772,655,600.00n/a-17.5x0.3x
Mon, 17 Jun 2024R29.6bR98.1b-R1,784,130,700.00n/a-16.6x0.3x
Wed, 15 May 2024R30.9bR98.0b-R1,783,752,400.00n/a-17.3x0.3x
Fri, 12 Apr 2024R31.2bR101.5b-R1,067,399,100.00n/a-29.3x0.3x
Sun, 10 Mar 2024R25.9bR101.6b-R1,068,123,000.00n/a-24.2x0.3x
Tue, 06 Feb 2024R25.1bR110.7bR4.9b5.1x5.1x0.2x
Thu, 04 Jan 2024R24.4bR108.8bR4.9b5x5x0.2x
Sat, 02 Dec 2023R22.7bR108.3bR4.8b4.7x4.7x0.2x
Mon, 30 Oct 2023R22.1bR119.6bR6.1b3.6x3.6x0.2x
Wed, 27 Sep 2023R23.3bR121.0bR6.2b3.8x3.8x0.2x
Fri, 25 Aug 2023R21.8bR119.2bR6.1b3.6x3.6x0.2x
Sun, 23 Jul 2023R21.6bR123.0bR8.7b2.5x2.5x0.2x
Tue, 20 Jun 2023R23.3bR124.5bR8.8b2.6x2.6x0.2x
Thu, 18 May 2023R24.1bR131.9bR9.3b2.6x2.6x0.2x
Sat, 15 Apr 2023R25.3bR131.3bR10.9b2.3x2.3x0.2x
Mon, 13 Mar 2023R27.9bR133.0bR11.1b2.5x2.5x0.2x
Wed, 08 Feb 2023R31.1bR128.2bR9.4b3.3x3.3x0.2x
Fri, 06 Jan 2023R28.6bR125.7bR9.2b3.1x3.1x0.2x
Sun, 04 Dec 2022R27.9bR127.5bR9.4b3x3x0.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

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Total Market Cap: R27.9bTotal Earnings: R9.4bTotal Revenue: R127.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
South African Paper Products Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 1.8x202320242025
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 8.8% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Comparison

How does South African Paper Products compare with similar industries?

ZA Market-0.37%
Materials1.16%
Paper and Forestry Products7.42%
Paper Products8.30%
Forestry Products-3.57%
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?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
SAP SappiR22.334.1%
+R532.0m		-55.5%PS0.1x

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SAP
R22.33
Sappi
7D
4.1%
1Y
-55.5%

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