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United Paper PCL

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Op margin
20,5 %
ROE
3,8 %
Net margin
18,4 %
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About

United Paper PCL produces and distributes paper packaging products, generating revenue primarily through the sale of packaging materials to industrial and consumer markets.

Business. United Paper PCL (UTP.BK) is a Thai company operating in the paper packaging industry within the Basic Materials sector. The firm is headquartered in Thailand and is primarily listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). As segment and geographic breakdowns are not specified, the company is described at the industry level as a producer of paper packaging products.

Classification92 %
SectorBasic Materials
Business sectorApplied Resources
IndustryPaper Packaging
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
HOLD1 analysts
0 buy1 hold0 sell
Avg 12m price target8,30

Analyst recommendations

1 analysts · consensus Hold
Buy0
Hold1
Sell0
12-month price target
8,30
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
Upcoming events
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At a glance

Score
not yet scored
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
Hold
1 analysts · indicative
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
3,8 %
return on equity
Quality
not yet scored

What drives this business

The watch-list the newsroom runs for this company — derived from its sector path, sharpened layer by layer. Not investment advice.

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News & coverage

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  • Sector rotation

    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
    Materials · THIS SECTOR+2,3 %+6,6 %+1,7 %
    Communication Services+2,2 %−5,5 %+1,6 %
    Energy+0,6 %+3,3 %+0,0 %
    Health Care+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Information Technology+0,6 %+6,7 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,4 %+7,6 %−0,2 %
    Financials−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

    Developing storylines

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

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    Signals & dispatch

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    Composite-score breakdown

    Synthesis

    Business

    United Paper PCL (UTP.BK) is a Thai company operating in the paper packaging industry within the Basic Materials sector. The firm is headquartered in Thailand and is primarily listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). As segment and geographic breakdowns are not specified, the company is described at the industry level as a producer of paper packaging products.

    Classification92 %
    SectorBasic Materials
    Business sectorApplied Resources
    IndustryPaper Packaging
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    United Paper PCL maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 8.41, indicating a significant buffer of current assets over current liabilities. The company's cash and equivalents amount to 833.73 million THB, which supports its operational flexibility and short-term obligations. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is effectively zero, suggesting a conservative capital structure with minimal reliance on debt financing.

    In terms of profitability, United Paper PCL reports a return on equity (ROE) of 3.75% and a return on assets (ROA) of 3.4%, which are metrics commonly used in the Paper Packaging industry to assess performance. These returns are in line with the industry's typical performance indicators, suggesting the company is generating returns consistent with its peers.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements, with no geographic diversification reported. This concentration may expose the company to specific market risks, particularly in the regions where it operates.

    Looking at the growth trajectory, United Paper PCL has demonstrated a stable financial performance, with a net income of 179.36 million THB and a free cash flow of 208.08 million THB. The company's capital expenditure for the period was -19.57 million THB, indicating a reduction in capital spending. Analysts have provided a mean price target of 8.30 THB, with a single hold recommendation and no strong buy or buy recommendations.

    The risk assessment for United Paper PCL indicates low liquidity and dilution risks, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. The company's dilution potential is also low, and no adjustments have been applied to its valuation metrics. The company's financial health is supported by its strong cash reserves and low debt levels.

    Recent events and filings have not indicated any significant changes in the company's operations or financial strategy. The company's financial statements and analyst estimates suggest a stable and predictable business model.

    Key takeaways
    • United Paper PCL has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 8.41.
    • The company's ROE and ROA are in line with industry norms, indicating consistent performance.
    • The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, which may pose market-specific risks.
    • Analysts have provided a mean price target of 8.30 THB, with a single hold recommendation.
    • The company's capital expenditure has decreased, suggesting a reduction in investment activity.
    • United Paper PCL has low liquidity and dilution risks, with no immediate filing-based flags detected.
    • **margin_outlook_rationale**: The company's gross profit margin is stable, supported by consistent revenue and cost management.

    Bull / Bear case

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    BULL CASE · 3

    The company maintains a zero debt-to-equity ratio, far superior to the cohort median of 0.37, indicating minimal leverage risk.

    Free cash flow grew 39.3% year-over-year to THB 205.8 million, demonstrating strong cash generation despite revenue declines.

    Analysts project 10.7% upside to a consensus price target of THB 8.3, suggesting undervaluation relative to current market price.

    BEAR CASE · 2

    Revenue has declined at a 5.1% CAGR over four years, indicating a persistent and significant contraction in top-line growth.

    Cash conversion of 1.09 is below the cohort median of 1.38, suggesting less efficient translation of earnings into cash.

    In focus — financials by report

    Quarterly
    Annual
    QUARTERLYFiled 2026-02-25
    Q4 2025 · Quarter highlights

    Revenue THB 872.3M, −8,6% YoY; Operating income −10,4% YoY.

    RevenueTHB 872.3M−8,6 % YoY
    Operating incomeTHB 133.2M−10,4 % YoY
    Net incomeTHB 112.4M−15,0 % YoY
    Free cash flowTHB 141.7M−7,0 % YoY
    EPS
    Operating cash flowTHB 785.8M+14,5 % YoY
    Financials
    Income statement
    RevenueTHB 872.3M
    Gross profitTHB 147.6M
    Operating incomeTHB 133.2M
    Net incomeTHB 112.4M
    Margins
    Gross margin16.9%
    Operating margin15.3%
    Net margin12.9%
    FCF margin16.2%
    Balance sheet
    Total assetsTHB 5.26B
    Total liabilitiesTHB 446.0M
    Total equityTHB 4.81B
    Cash & equivalents
    Long-term debtTHB 4.7M
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flowTHB 785.8M
    CapEx-THB 120.8M
    Free cash flowTHB 141.7M
    SBC
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue THB 872.3MOperating costs THB 739.1MTax THB 20.8MNet income THB 112.4M
    Highlights
    • Revenue THB 872.3M, −8,6% YoY
    • Operating income −10,4% YoY
    • Net income −15,0% YoY
    • Free cash flow −7,0% YoY
    • Net margin 12.9%

    Valuation FY

    Market price
    $7,50
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $4.78B
    Net cash
    $825.9M
    Current ratio
    8.4
    Debt / equity
    0.0
    ROA
    3.4%
    ROE
    3.8%
    Cash conversion
    109.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -2.0%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

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    Predictor forecast

    Next quarternear-term
    Earnings · next quarterconf 45 %
    EPS
    Consensus EPS
    0,98
    Predicted surprise
    +0,00
    Beat probability
    45 %
    Analysts
    1
    Other metrics
    Revenue
    no estimate
    Segment revenue
    no estimate
    Margin
    no estimate
    Segment margin
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    as of 2026-05-12 · Earnings Surprise V1
    Period note: consensus is not fiscal-period-aligned at source — read as consensus vs the last reported actual, not a calibrated same-quarter surprise.
    Full fiscal year~1 year ahead
    Full fiscal year · our forecast vs guidance vs consensus
    MetricOur forecastGuidanceConsensus
    EPSno estimateno estimate0,98
    Revenueno estimateno estimate3,9B THB
    Operating incomeno estimateno estimate794,0M THB
    Full-year consensus mean (period as reported by source) · consensus in THB. Company-level full-year forecast and management guidance are not yet modelled at scale — shown as "no estimate", never inferred.
    Probabilistic model output — not investment advice. · generated 2026-08-04

    Options

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    Consensus distribution

    sell-side coverage
    Recommendation distribution1 analysts
    Strong buy0
    Buy0
    Hold1
    Sell0
    Strong sell0
    12-month price target$8,30 · Median $8,30
    Low $8,30High $8,30
    Operating income · consensus794,0M THB
    EPS surprise
    −19,4 %
    reported vs consensus · miss
    Revenue surprise
    −3,8 %
    reported vs consensus · miss

    Estimate revisions

    consensus EPS · 26-week trend
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    Sell-side observations

    Low$8,30
    Mean$8,30
    Median$8,30
    High$8,30
    Spot$7,50
    +10.7 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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    ESG

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    Filing-based flags
    • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin20,5 %Best in class
    Net Margin18,4 %Best in class
    ROE3,8 %Above median
    Capex / Rev-2,0 %Above median
    D/E0,00Above P75
    Cash Conv1,09Below median

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    Data sources
    • Market data
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    • Issuer disclosures
    • Public news
    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • United Paper PCL Market data — financials · 2026-05-29
    • United Paper PCL Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-29

    Ownership & reference

    Insider activity

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    UTP.BKCanonical
    SET (Bangkok) · USD

    Intel & risk

    PredictorBeat prob45 %Surprise+0,00Full forecast →
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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: earnings_forecast (90d)
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-02-25 19:19 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2025 Revenue THB 872.3M · Net THB 112.4M
    2026-02-25 19:19 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2026 Revenue THB 3.72B · Net THB 511.6M
    2025-02-26 15:35 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2025 Revenue THB 3.93B · Net THB 619.7M
    2024-02-27 15:45 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2024 Revenue THB 4.08B · Net THB 876.3M
    2023-02-23 15:39 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2023 Revenue THB 4.96B · Net THB 739.0M
    2022-02-23 15:51 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2022 Revenue THB 4.60B · Net THB 917.4M
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    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage