Sappi (JSE:SAP) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: R70.18 (As of Mar. 2026)


JSE:SAP Sappi Ltd JSE:SAP
52 GF Score
Price R9.59
GF Value R32.30
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Sappi Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Sappi JSE:SAP -0.83% 52 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is R70.18 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:SAP with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of R32.30 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Sappi's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R52.062. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is R70.18 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Sappi's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 5.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 10.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 11.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 5.40% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Sappi was 12.40% per year. The lowest was -9.00% per year. And the median was -2.40% per year.

As of today (2026-07-04), Sappi's current stock price is R9.59. Sappi's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R70.18. Sappi's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 0.14.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Sappi was 2.65. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.96.


Sappi  (JSE:SAP) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Sappi's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=9.59/70.18
=0.14

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Sappi was 2.65. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.96.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Sappi Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Sappi Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sappi's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Sappi Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Sappi Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Sappi Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 66.58 67.87 69.13 69.74 70.18

JSE:SAP vs SLVM: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Sappi's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Sappi Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Sappi's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sappi's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Sappi Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Sappi's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=52.062/164.7700*164.7700
=52.062

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 164.7700.

Sappi Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 33.545 106.713 51.795
201609 36.430 107.694 55.737
201612 37.332 109.002 56.432
201703 37.471 111.400 55.423
201706 39.215 112.054 57.664
201709 43.003 112.926 62.746
201712 44.263 113.907 64.028
201803 41.993 115.542 59.885
201806 45.491 116.959 64.087
201809 51.356 118.376 71.484
201812 50.319 118.921 69.719
201903 52.671 120.774 71.858
201906 54.637 122.191 73.676
201909 53.211 123.281 71.119
201912 54.619 123.717 72.743
202003 55.791 125.679 73.144
202006 55.880 124.807 73.773
202009 50.009 126.878 64.944
202012 48.664 127.467 62.905
202103 51.642 129.628 65.642
202106 50.376 131.113 63.308
202109 51.191 133.273 63.289
202112 56.121 135.029 68.482
202203 62.417 137.594 74.745
202206 66.565 140.835 77.878
202209 73.416 143.671 84.198
202212 77.199 145.156 87.631
202303 81.671 147.586 91.180
202306 83.598 148.802 92.569
202309 82.976 151.502 90.243
202312 75.243 152.718 81.181
202403 72.920 155.483 77.276
202406 74.682 156.269 78.745
202409 75.672 157.212 79.310
202412 74.505 157.212 78.087
202503 74.691 159.728 77.049
202506 72.639 160.985 74.347
202509 66.521 162.570 67.421
202512 64.758 162.880 65.509
202603 52.062 164.770 52.062

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of R70.18 mean?
Sappi (JSE:SAP) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of R70.18 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Sappi and its competitors.
Is Sappi's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Sappi's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is R70.18. Overall, Sappi has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sappi's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to SLVM?
Sappi's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of R70.18 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Forest Products company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Sappi and its competitors. Sappi's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is R70.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sappi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sappi (JSE:SAP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R32.30, compared to a current price of R9.59 — trading 70.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is R70.18. Sappi's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sappi (JSE:SAP), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is R70.18 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Sappi (JSE:SAP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sappi stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R9.59 is trading 70.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R32.30. GuruFocus considers Sappi to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for JSE:SAP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: R70.18
  • GF Value™: R32.30 vs. price of R9.59 (70.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:SAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sappi Business Description

Other Exchanges SPPJY:USASPI:Germany
Address 108 Oxford Road, Ground Floor, Houghton Estate, Rosebank, Oxford Room, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2198
Sappi Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of sustainable woodfibre-based products including specialty and packaging papers, graphic papers, release papers, pulp, and biomaterials like lignin and furfural from renewable resources. The products and services include Dissolving pulp, Graphic papers, Packaging and specialty papers, Casting and release papers, Biomaterials and Bio-energy. The company's geographical segments include Europe, North America and South Africa. The majority of revenue is generated from South Africa.
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