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South African (JSE) Paper Products Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 22, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies1
  • 7D-9.3%
  • 3M-0.4%
  • 1Y-51.3%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Paper Products industry has dropped 7.8%, driven by pullbacks from every company within the industry. Overall the industry is down 51% in 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 85% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 22 Jan 2026R13.8bR88.1b-R2,875,949,100.00n/a-4.8x0.2x
Sat, 20 Dec 2025R14.4bR90.8b-R2,964,820,800.00n/a-4.9x0.2x
Mon, 17 Nov 2025R13.7bR92.8b-R3,030,487,800.00n/a-4.5x0.1x
Wed, 15 Oct 2025R13.7bR95.5bR1.7b8.2x8.2x0.1x
Fri, 12 Sep 2025R16.7bR95.4bR1.7b10x10x0.2x
Sun, 10 Aug 2025R17.2bR97.5bR1.7b10.1x10.1x0.2x
Tue, 08 Jul 2025R17.1bR98.9bR3.2b5.3x5.3x0.2x
Thu, 05 Jun 2025R20.0bR98.9bR3.2b6.2x6.2x0.2x
Sat, 03 May 2025R20.8bR102.2bR4.2b4.9x4.9x0.2x
Mon, 31 Mar 2025R22.7bR102.3bR4.2b5.4x5.4x0.2x
Wed, 26 Feb 2025R26.6bR102.3bR4.2b6.3x6.3x0.3x
Fri, 24 Jan 2025R27.8bR101.0bR610.6m45.5x45.5x0.3x
Sun, 22 Dec 2024R29.2bR100.0bR604.7m48.3x48.3x0.3x
Tue, 19 Nov 2024R30.0bR99.5bR601.4m49.9x49.9x0.3x
Thu, 17 Oct 2024R28.5bR94.8b-R1,517,427,000.00n/a-18.8x0.3x
Sat, 14 Sep 2024R27.9bR95.4b-R1,526,276,400.00n/a-18.3x0.3x
Mon, 12 Aug 2024R27.7bR98.5b-R1,575,408,200.00n/a-17.6x0.3x
Wed, 10 Jul 2024R31.4bR96.8b-R1,760,637,300.00n/a-17.8x0.3x
Fri, 07 Jun 2024R30.3bR100.8b-R1,834,153,600.00n/a-16.5x0.3x
Sun, 05 May 2024R29.8bR100.3b-R1,054,864,800.00n/a-28.2x0.3x
Tue, 02 Apr 2024R28.2bR102.3b-R1,075,259,400.00n/a-26.2x0.3x
Thu, 29 Feb 2024R25.9bR104.5b-R1,098,937,200.00n/a-23.5x0.2x
Sat, 27 Jan 2024R24.7bR109.2bR4.9b5.1x5.1x0.2x
Mon, 25 Dec 2023R23.9bR107.6bR4.8b5x5x0.2x
Wed, 22 Nov 2023R22.4bR107.8bR4.8b4.7x4.7x0.2x
Fri, 20 Oct 2023R24.0bR120.9bR6.2b3.9x3.9x0.2x
Sun, 17 Sep 2023R22.8bR120.5bR6.2b3.7x3.7x0.2x
Tue, 15 Aug 2023R22.4bR120.9bR6.2b3.6x3.6x0.2x
Thu, 13 Jul 2023R23.2bR124.0bR8.8b2.6x2.6x0.2x
Sat, 10 Jun 2023R24.0bR128.1bR9.1b2.7x2.7x0.2x
Mon, 08 May 2023R23.4bR133.6bR11.1b2.1x2.1x0.2x
Wed, 05 Apr 2023R26.2bR130.2bR10.8b2.4x2.4x0.2x
Fri, 03 Mar 2023R28.0bR132.2bR11.0b2.6x2.6x0.2x
Sun, 29 Jan 2023R29.0bR125.6bR9.2b3.1x3.1x0.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

3.1x


Total Market Cap: R29.0bTotal Earnings: R9.2bTotal Revenue: R125.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
South African Paper Products Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 1.4x202420252026
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 11% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Comparison

How does South African Paper Products compare with similar industries?

ZA Market0.041%
Materials1.63%
Paper and Forestry Products-8.61%
Paper Products-9.34%
Forestry Products2.27%
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
No data available

Latest News

SAP
R22.90
Sappi
7D
-9.3%
1Y
-51.3%

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