UPM-Kymmene Oyj (UPM.HE) — Stock Score Summary

UPM-Kymmene Oyj (UPM.HE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 80/100 based on Quality (53/100), Value (47/100), and Momentum (64/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. UPM-Kymmene is a high-quality Finnish forest products and biomaterials company. While it has strong ESG credentials and solid operations, it remains a capital-intensive, cyclical materials business that is currently facing weak European demand.

UPM-Kymmene Oyj is a leading global forest industry enterprise integrated across pulp, paper, timber, and biochemicals. The company's competitive moat is anchored by its vast, sustainably managed forest assets and low-cost pulp production facilities, notably in South America. UPM is a pioneer in biomaterials and biochemicals, positioning itself as a high-margin leader in the transition away from fossil-based materials.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$28.93
Market Cap$15.4B
P/E (TTM)24.77
P/E (Forward)12.77
Price/Book1.33
Return on Equity5.2%
Return on Invested Capital5.2%
Debt/Equity35.41
Gross Margin11.3%
Operating Margin10.0%
Revenue Growth-5.3%
Dividend Yield5.9%
Free Cash Flow$205M

UPM-Kymmene Oyj operates in the Paper & Paper Products industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (Finland).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UPM-Kymmene Oyj’s (UPM.HE) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for UPM-Kymmene Oyj (UPM.HE) is 80/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (53), Value (47), and Momentum (64) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does UPM-Kymmene Oyj have an economic moat?
UPM-Kymmene Oyj (UPM.HE) has a Quality factor score of 53/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is UPM-Kymmene Oyj a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for UPM-Kymmene Oyj (UPM.HE) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 80/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is UPM-Kymmene Oyj in?
UPM-Kymmene Oyj (UPM.HE) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Paper & Paper Products industry (Finland).
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