Sappi (FRA:SPI) Growth Rank: 3 (As of Aug. 28, 2026) — 40% Below Median

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FRA:SPI Sappi Ltd FRA:SPI
52 GF Score
Price €0.75
GF Value €1.57
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Sappi Growth Rank?

Sappi FRA:SPI -0.67% 52 Growth Rank is 3 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:SPI with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.57 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Sappi has the Growth Rank of 3.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

FRA:SPI vs SLVM: Growth Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Sappi's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 3 mean?
Sappi (FRA:SPI) has a Growth Rank of 3 as of Aug. 28, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Sappi and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Sappi's Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00.
Is Sappi's Growth Rank too high?
Sappi's current Growth Rank of 3 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 9.00. 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 Growth Rank compare to SLVM?
Sappi's Growth Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. Historically, Sappi's own Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00 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 Growth Rank for a Forest Products company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Sappi and its competitors. Sappi's current Growth Rank is 3, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. 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 €1.57, compared to a current price of €0.75 — trading 52.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 3, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Sappi's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sappi (FRA:SPI), the current Growth Rank is 3 as of Aug. 28, 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 €0.75 is trading 52.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.57. GuruFocus considers Sappi to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SPI:

  • Growth Rank: 3 (40% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: €1.57 vs. price of €0.75 (52.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 7 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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