Sappi (FRA:SPI) Other Operating Expense: €371 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:SPI Sappi Ltd FRA:SPI
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Price €0.57
GF Value €1.57
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Sappi Other Operating Expense?

Sappi FRA:SPI +2.73% 49 Other Operating Expense is €371 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:SPI with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.57 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Sappi's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €247 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €371 Mil.

Sappi's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Sep. 2025 (€115 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€11 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 (€11 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€247 Mil).

Sappi's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Sep. 2023 (€335 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (€369 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2024 (€369 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (€307 Mil).

Sappi Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sappi's Other Operating Expense 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 Other Operating Expense Chart

Sappi Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Other Operating Expense
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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
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Sappi Other Operating Expense Calculation

GuruFocus uses a standardized financial statement format for all companies. For non-financial companies, GuruFocus lists Selling, General, & Admin. Expense, , Research & Development, and Other Operating Expense under the "Total Operating Expense" section.

Other Operating Expense sometimes includes:
Restructuring, and merger
Acquisition related and other
Litigation settlement charge
Other (too numerous to list)

Some companies can and do choose to report each of these items separately. Yet, there are a variety of Other Operating Expense which are simply too numerous to list.

Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €371 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.

What does a Other Operating Expense of €371 Mil mean?
Sappi (FRA:SPI) has a Other Operating Expense of €371 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Sappi and its competitors.
Is Sappi's Other Operating Expense too high?
Sappi's current Other Operating Expense is €371 Mil. Overall, Sappi has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sappi's Other Operating Expense compare to SLVM?
Sappi's Other Operating Expense of €371 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 Other Operating Expense for a Forest Products company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Other Operating Expense 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 Other Operating Expense mean?
A high Other Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Sappi and its competitors. Sappi's current Other Operating Expense is €371 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 (FRA:SPI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.57, compared to a current price of €0.57 — trading 64% below its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is €371 Mil. Sappi's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Other Operating Expense calculated?
Other Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sappi (FRA:SPI), the current Other Operating Expense is €371 Mil 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 (FRA:SPI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sappi stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.57 is trading 64% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.57. GuruFocus considers Sappi to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SPI:

  • Other Operating Expense: €371 Mil
  • GF Value™: €1.57 vs. price of €0.57 (64% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 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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