Sappi (FRA:SPI) Short-Term Debt: €271 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:SPI Sappi Ltd FRA:SPI
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Price €0.56
GF Value €1.57
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Sappi Short-Term Debt?

Sappi FRA:SPI -4.31% 49 Short-Term Debt is €271 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 Short-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €271 Mil.

Sappi's quarterly Short-Term Debt declined from Sep. 2025 (€401 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€371 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2025 (€371 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€271 Mil).

Sappi's annual Short-Term Debt declined from Sep. 2023 (€249 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (€96 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2024 (€96 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (€401 Mil).

Sappi Short-Term Debt Explanation

Short-Term Debt represents the total amount of Long-Term Debt such as bank loans and commercial paper, which is due within one year.

Sappi Short-Term Debt Related Terms

Sappi Short-Term Debt Historical Data

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Sappi Short-Term Debt Chart

Sappi Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Short-Term Debt
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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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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Short-Term Debt →
What does a Short-Term Debt of €271 Mil mean?
Sappi (FRA:SPI) has a Short-Term Debt of €271 Mil as of Mar. 2026.
Is Sappi's Short-Term Debt too high?
Sappi's current Short-Term Debt is €271 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 Short-Term Debt compare to SLVM?
Sappi's Short-Term Debt of €271 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 Short-Term Debt for a Forest Products company?
A good Short-Term Debt depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Short-Term 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 Short-Term Debt mean?
A high Short-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Sappi's current Short-Term Debt is €271 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 €0.56 — trading 64.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Short-Term Debt is €271 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 Short-Term Debt calculated?
Short-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sappi (FRA:SPI), the current Short-Term Debt is €271 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 €0.56 is trading 64.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.57. GuruFocus considers Sappi to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SPI:

  • Short-Term Debt: €271 Mil
  • GF Value™: €1.57 vs. price of €0.56 (64.6% 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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