Sappi (FRA:SPI) GF Score: 52/100 (As of Jul. 04, 2026) — 27% Below Median


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52 GF Score
Price €0.48
GF Value €1.62
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Sappi GF Score?

Sappi FRA:SPI +5.70% 52 GF Score is 52 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 71.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:SPI with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.62 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Sappi has the GF Score of 52, which implies that the company might have Poor future performance potential.

The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.

GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:

1. Financial Strength : 3/10
2. Profitability Rank : 5/10
3. Growth Rank : 4/10
4. GF Value Rank : 2/10
5. Momentum Rank : 3/10

Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.

Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Sappi might have Poor future performance potential.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Sappi  (FRA:SPI) GF Score Explanation

Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:

GF Score Performance Potential and All-in-One Screener Examples (1)
91 - 100Highest outperformance potential
81 - 90Good outperformance potential
71 - 80Likely to have average performance
51 - 70Poor future performance potential
0 - 50Worst future performance potential, or not enough data

(1) These are some simple examples. You can access our GF Score filter under All-in-One Screener’s Fundamental tab.

Sappi GF Score Related Terms

FRA:SPI vs SLVM: GF Score Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Sappi's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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 GF Score vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Sappi's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sappi's GF Score falls into.


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What does a GF Score of 52 mean?
Sappi (FRA:SPI) has a GF Score of 52 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Sappi and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 71.00. Over the past decade, Sappi's GF Score has ranged from 35.00 to 87.00.
Is Sappi's GF Score too high?
Sappi's current GF Score of 52 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 71.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.00 to a high of 87.00. 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 GF Score compare to SLVM?
Sappi's GF Score of 52 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. Historically, Sappi's own GF Score has ranged from 35.00 to 87.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Forest Products company?
A good GF Score depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Sappi and its competitors. Sappi's current GF Score is 52, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 71.00. 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 (FRA:SPI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.62, compared to a current price of €0.48 — trading 70.2% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 52, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 71.00. 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 GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sappi (FRA:SPI), the current GF Score is 52 as of Jul. 04, 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 (FRA:SPI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sappi stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.48 is trading 70.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.62. GuruFocus considers Sappi to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SPI:

  • GF Score: 52 (27% below median its 10-year median of 71.00)
  • GF Value™: €1.62 vs. price of €0.48 (70.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Sappi Business Description

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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