Sappi Ltd

JSE:SAP South Africa Paper & Paper Products
Market Cap
$543.31 Million
ZAC1.02 Trillion ZAC
Market Cap Rank
#31012 Global
#62 in South Africa
Share Price
ZAC1684.00
Change (1 day)
+1.14%
52-Week Range
ZAC1566.00 - ZAC4187.00
All Time High
ZAC9531.44
About

Sappi Limited, together with its subsidiaries, provides woodfiber-based renewable resources in Europe, North America, and South Africa. The company offers speciality paper; flexible packaging paper, paperboard, containerboard, release liner, label paper, functional papers, uncoated woodfree paper, coated and uncoated woodfree paper, coated mechanical paper, thinprint, inkjet paper, and label pape… Read more

Sappi Ltd (SAP) - Total Assets

Latest total assets as of December 2025: ZAC5.96 Billion ZAC

Based on the latest financial reports, Sappi Ltd (SAP) holds total assets worth ZAC5.96 Billion ZAC as of December 2025.

Total assets represent everything the company owns and controls, combining both current assets—like cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and inventories—and non-current assets such as property, plant, equipment (PP&E), intangible assets, and long-term investments.

Sappi Ltd - Total Assets Trend (1998–2025)

This chart illustrates how Sappi Ltd’s total assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by total assets.

Sappi Ltd - Asset Composition Analysis

Current Asset Composition (September 2025)

Sappi Ltd's total assets of ZAC5.96 Billion consist of 28.6% current assets and 71.4% non-current assets.

Asset Category Amount (ZAC) % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents ZAC0.00 3.6%
Accounts Receivable ZAC691.86 Million 11.4%
Inventory ZAC824.02 Million 13.6%
Property, Plant & Equipment ZAC0.00 0.0%
Intangible Assets ZAC39.05 Million 0.6%
Goodwill ZAC48.06 Million 0.8%

Asset Composition Trend (1998–2025)

This chart illustrates how Sappi Ltd's asset composition has evolved over time. Understanding changes in asset allocation can provide insights into the company's strategic shifts, capital allocation priorities, and business focus evolution.

Key Asset Composition Facts

  • Current vs. Non-Current Assets: Sappi Ltd's current assets represent 28.6% of total assets in 2025, an increase from 24.3% in 1998.
  • Cash Position: Cash and equivalents constituted 3.6% of total assets in 2025, down from 7.9% in 1998.
  • Tangible vs. Intangible: Intangible assets (including goodwill) make up 0.0% of total assets, unchanged from 0.0% in 1998.
  • Asset Diversification: The largest asset category is inventory at 13.6% of total assets.

Sappi Ltd Competitors by Total Assets

Key competitors of Sappi Ltd based on total assets are shown below.

Sappi Ltd - Asset Efficiency Metrics

Asset efficiency metrics measure how effectively a company uses its assets to generate revenue and profits. These indicators help investors evaluate management's ability to deploy capital efficiently.

Asset Turnover Ratio

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate sales

Historical Range: 0.84 - 1.17

Strong asset utilization - Sappi Ltd generates 0.94x its asset value in annual revenue.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate profits

Historical Range: -3.06% - 8.60%

Negative ROA - Sappi Ltd is currently not profitable relative to its asset base.

Sappi Ltd - Liquidity and Working Capital Analysis

Liquidity ratios measure a company's ability to pay off its short-term debts as they come due, using the company's current or quick assets. Working capital represents the operational liquidity available.

Key Liquidity Metrics

Metric Current 1 Year Ago 5 Years Ago
Current Ratio 1.18 1.52 1.50
Quick Ratio 0.55 0.76 0.87
Cash Ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00
Working Capital ZAC246.56 Million ZAC 604.00 Million ZAC 603.00 Million

Sappi Ltd - Advanced Valuation Insights

This section examines the relationship between Sappi Ltd's asset base and its market valuation, helping to identify whether the company's assets are efficiently translated into market value.

Key Valuation Metrics

Current Price-to-Book Ratio 0.27
Latest Market Cap to Assets Ratio 0.00
Asset Growth Rate (YoY) -2.0%
Total Assets ZAC6.08 Billion
Market Capitalization $5.37 Million USD

Valuation Analysis

Below Book Valuation: The market values Sappi Ltd's assets below their book value (0.00 x), which may indicate investor concerns about asset quality or future growth.

Slight Asset Contraction: Sappi Ltd's assets decreased by 2.0% over the past year, which may reflect streamlining or optimization of resources.

Annual Total Assets for Sappi Ltd (1998–2025)

The table below shows the annual total assets of Sappi Ltd from 1998 to 2025.

Year Total Assets Change
2025-09-30 ZAC6.08 Billion -2.03%
2024-09-30 ZAC6.21 Billion +7.07%
2023-09-30 ZAC5.80 Billion -6.95%
2022-09-30 ZAC6.23 Billion +0.70%
2021-09-30 ZAC6.19 Billion +13.40%
2020-09-30 ZAC5.46 Billion -2.99%
2019-09-30 ZAC5.62 Billion -0.83%
2018-09-30 ZAC5.67 Billion +8.06%
2017-09-30 ZAC5.25 Billion +1.35%
2016-09-30 ZAC5.18 Billion +5.37%
2015-09-30 ZAC4.91 Billion -10.10%
2014-09-30 ZAC5.46 Billion -4.57%
2013-09-30 ZAC5.73 Billion -7.15%
2012-09-30 ZAC6.17 Billion -2.22%
2011-09-30 ZAC6.31 Billion -12.19%
2010-09-30 ZAC7.18 Billion -1.55%
2009-09-30 ZAC7.30 Billion +19.45%
2008-09-30 ZAC6.11 Billion -3.70%
2007-09-30 ZAC6.34 Billion +14.99%
2006-09-30 ZAC5.52 Billion -3.35%
2005-09-30 ZAC5.71 Billion -6.52%
2004-09-30 ZAC6.11 Billion +4.64%
2003-09-30 ZAC5.83 Billion +25.73%
2002-09-30 ZAC4.64 Billion +3.00%
2001-09-30 ZAC4.51 Billion -6.42%
2000-09-30 ZAC4.82 Billion -12.11%
1999-09-30 ZAC5.48 Billion -13.40%
1998-09-30 ZAC6.33 Billion --