Sappi (SPPJY) Tariff Resilience Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


SPPJY Sappi Ltd SPPJY
52 GF Score
Price $0.69
GF Value $1.97
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Sappi Tariff Resilience Score?

Sappi SPPJY +6.16% 52 Tariff Resilience Score is 5 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates SPPJY with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.97 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 297 Forest Products companies, Sappi ranks better than 95.96% on this metric.

Sappi has the Tariff Resilience Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Average Resilient.

Sappi has Sappi Ltd, a global paper and pulp company, is moderately exposed to tariffs due to its international operations. While it can shift production, its reliance on raw material imports and exports makes it sensitive to trade policies.

Tariff Resilience Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more.

The company's exposure to international trade tariffs based on these criteria:

1. Global supply chain dependencies
2. Manufacturing locations versus sales markets
3. Import/export balance and percentage of revenue
4. Historical impact from previous tariff changes
5. Available mitigation strategies (alternative suppliers, pricing power)
6. Industry-specific tariff exemptions or vulnerabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Sappi might have Average Resilient.

Sappi  (OTCPK:SPPJY) Tariff Resilience Score Explanation

The Tariff Resilience Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the most resilient. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 3 categories:

Tariff Resilience Score Resilience Level
7 - 10Highly Resilient
4 - 6Average Resilient
0 - 3Highly Vulnerable

Sappi Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

SPPJY vs SLVM: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

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

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

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


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 5 mean?
Sappi (SPPJY) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 5 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Sappi ranks #12 out of 297 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is Sappi's Tariff Resilience Score too high?
Sappi's current Tariff Resilience Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Sappi ranks #12 out of 297 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 Tariff Resilience Score compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Sappi ranks #12 out of 297 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places Sappi in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tariff Resilience Score for a Forest Products company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Tariff Resilience 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 Tariff Resilience Score mean?
A high Tariff Resilience Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. Sappi's current Tariff Resilience Score is 5. 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 $1.97, compared to a current price of $0.69 — trading 65% below its estimated fair value. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 5. 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 Tariff Resilience Score calculated?
Tariff Resilience Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sappi (SPPJY), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 5 as of Jul. 06, 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 $0.69 is trading 65% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.97. GuruFocus considers Sappi to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SPPJY:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $1.97 vs. price of $0.69 (65% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges SAP:South AfricaSPI:Germany
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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