Sappi (JSE:SAP) Issuance of Debt: R6,902 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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JSE:SAP Sappi Ltd JSE:SAP
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Price R15.29
GF Value R32.00
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Sappi Issuance of Debt?

Sappi JSE:SAP +8.67% 54 Issuance of Debt is R6,902 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:SAP with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of R32.00 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Sappi's Issuance of Debt for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R819 Mil.

Sappi's Issuance of Debt for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was R6,902 Mil.

Sappi Issuance of Debt Related Terms

Sappi Issuance of Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sappi's Issuance of Debt 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 Issuance of Debt Chart

Sappi Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
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Sappi Quarterly Data
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Sappi Issuance of Debt Calculation

Issuance of Debt represents all the cash inflow from debt, including both long-term debt and short-term debt.

Issuance of Debt for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R6,902 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Issuance of Debt →
What does a Issuance of Debt of R6,902 Mil mean?
Sappi (JSE:SAP) has a Issuance of Debt of R6,902 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Issuance of Debt is all the cash inflow from debt, including both long-term debt and short-term debt. View historical data on Sappi and its competitors.
Is Sappi's Issuance of Debt too high?
Sappi's current Issuance of Debt is R6,902 Mil. Overall, Sappi has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sappi's Issuance of Debt compare to SLVM?
Sappi's Issuance of Debt of R6,902 Mil 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 Issuance of Debt for a Forest Products company?
A good Issuance of Debt depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Issuance of Debt 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 Issuance of Debt mean?
A high Issuance of Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Issuance of Debt is all the cash inflow from debt, including both long-term debt and short-term debt. View historical data on Sappi and its competitors. Sappi's current Issuance of Debt is R6,902 Mil. 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 R32.00, compared to a current price of R15.29 — trading 52.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Issuance of Debt is R6,902 Mil. Sappi's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Issuance of Debt calculated?
Issuance of Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sappi (JSE:SAP), the current Issuance of Debt is R6,902 Mil as of Jun. 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 R15.29 is trading 52.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R32.00. GuruFocus considers Sappi to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for JSE:SAP:

  • Issuance of Debt: R6,902 Mil
  • GF Value™: R32.00 vs. price of R15.29 (52.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 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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