SappiSPPJY -1.54%52 OCF Yield % is 47.47 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 131% above its 10-year median of 20.57. GuruFocus rates SPPJY with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 287 Forest Products companies, Sappi ranks better than 93.03% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Sappi OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sappi's OCF Yield % 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.
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Sappi's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Sappi's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sappi's OCF Yield % falls into.
* 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 (SPPJY) has a OCF Yield % of 47.47 as of Jun. 29, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Sappi and its competitors. This is 131% above median its historical median of 20.57. Over the past decade, Sappi's OCF Yield % has ranged from 5.36 to 68.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Sappi ranks #20 out of 287 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is Sappi's OCF Yield % too high?
Sappi's current OCF Yield % of 47.47 is 131% above median its 10-year median of 20.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.36 to a high of 68.40. The Forest Products industry median OCF Yield % is 8.75. Sappi's value of 47.47 is 442.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sappi ranks #20 out of 287 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 OCF Yield % compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Sappi ranks #20 out of 287 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Sappi in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 8.75. Sappi's value of 47.47 is 442.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Sappi's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 5.36 to 68.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.57 vs. the industry median of 8.75, Sappi has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Yield % for a Forest Products company?
The median OCF Yield % among Forest Products companies is 8.75, based on 287 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sappi's current OCF Yield % of 47.47 is 442.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Sappi and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median OCF Yield % is 8.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sappi's current OCF Yield % is 47.47, which is 131% above median its own 10-year median of 20.57. 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 (SPPJY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.27, compared to a current price of $0.64 — trading 71.8% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 47.47, which is 131% above median its 10-year median of 20.57 and 442.5% above the Forest Products industry median of 8.75. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sappi (SPPJY), the current OCF Yield % is 47.47 as of Jun. 29, 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 (SPPJY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sappi stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.64 is trading 71.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.27.
GuruFocus considers Sappi to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SPPJY:
OCF Yield %: 47.47 (131% above median its 10-year median of 20.57)
GF Value™: $2.27 vs. price of $0.64 (71.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 442.5% above the Forest Products median (#20 of 287)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SPPJY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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