Sappi Limited
SAP
Rank in Stocks
#13533
Sappi Limited operates as a producer of materials derived from sustainable wood... Sappi Limited operates as a producer of materials derived from sustainable wood fibers, with its operations spanning Europe, North America, and South Africa. The company's diverse portfolio features dissolving pulp, various graphic papers, and a comprehensive range of packaging and specialty papers. This latter category includes items like flexible packaging, label papers, functional paper packaging, containerboards, paperboards, silicone base papers, dye sublimation papers, and inkjet papers, alongside casting and release papers. Beyond paper products, Sappi is involved in manufacturing specialty chemicals and food ingredients. Furthermore, the company contributes to renewable energy generation through biomass, biogas, and hot water, supplies fuel rods, and actively owns and manages extensive forest lands. Established in 1936 and headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, the company was originally named South African Pulp and Paper Industries Limited before adopting its current name, Sappi Limited, in 1973.
Share Price
$0.63181026
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$383.56M
Change (1 day)
-7.10%
Change (1 year)
-51.12%
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Operating Margin for Sappi Limited (SAP)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 6.70%
According to Sappi Limited's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 6.70%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 4.02%.
Operating Margin history for Sappi Limited from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 6.70% | 66.67% |
| 2025 | 4.02% | 20.72% |
| 2024 | 3.33% | -49.08% |
| 2023 | 6.54% | -38.01% |
| 2022 | 10.55% | 280.87% |
| 2021 | 2.77% | -474.32% |
| 2020 | -0.74% | -111.09% |
| 2019 | 6.67% | -20.78% |
| 2018 | 8.42% | -15.21% |
| 2017 | 9.93% | -6.14% |
| 2016 | 10.58% | 38.66% |
| 2015 | 7.63% | 47.30% |
| 2014 | 5.18% | 915.69% |
| 2013 | 0.51% | -92.31% |
| 2012 | 6.63% | 461.86% |
| 2011 | 1.18% | -77.26% |
| 2010 | 5.19% | -481.62% |
| 2009 | -1.36% | -125.37% |
| 2008 | 5.36% | -25.76% |
| 2007 | 7.22% | 185.38% |
| 2006 | 2.53% | 4.12% |
| 2005 | 2.43% | -40.15% |
| 2004 | 4.06% | -38.95% |
| 2003 | 6.65% | -36.24% |
| 2002 | 10.43% | -2.16% |
| 2001 | 10.66% | -25.14% |
| 2000 | 14.24% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| -14.31% | -102.14% |
US
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| 6.26% | -99.07% |
FI
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| 18.40% | -97.25% |
BR
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| 3.74% | -99.44% |
SE
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| 10.50% | -98.43% |
CN
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Sappi Limited's operating margin
What is Sappi Limited's operating margin?
Sappi Limited's operating margin is 6.70%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Sappi Limited's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Sappi Limited's operating margin was 4.02%, compared with 3.33% in 2024.
How has Sappi Limited's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Sappi Limited's operating margin was highest in 2022 (10.55%) and lowest in 2020 (-0.74%).
How does Sappi Limited's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Sappi Limited's operating margin (6.70%) is higher than that of 3 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Suzano S.A., with 18.40%.