(STE-A) Stora Enso Oyj ser. - Ratings and Ratios

Stora Enso Oyj (STE-A) is a Finnish-based global leader in renewable materials, offering innovative solutions across packaging, biomaterials, wood construction, and paper. Operating through multiple segments—Packaging Materials, Packaging Solutions, Biomaterials, Wood Products, Forest, Paper, and Other—the company is deeply integrated into the circular economy, focusing on sustainable and low-carbon alternatives to traditional fossil-based materials. Its product portfolio spans from virgin and recycled fibers to advanced wood-based construction solutions, catering to industries ranging from packaging and retail to construction and energy.

The company’s Packaging Materials segment specializes in developing low-carbon, renewable, and recyclable packaging materials, primarily targeting the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and transport industries. By leveraging both virgin and recycled fibers, Stora Enso aims to replace fossil-based materials in packaging applications, aligning with global sustainability trends. Its Packaging Solutions segment goes a step further, offering fiber-based packaging products and services, including corrugated and carton boards, as well as innovative materials like formed fiber and wood foams. These solutions are tailored for retail, e-commerce, and industrial clients, addressing the growing demand for sustainable packaging in a digitized world.

Stora Enso’s Biomaterials segment produces a range of pulps for packaging, paper, tissue, and specialty applications, alongside tall oil and turpentine derived from biomass. This segment underscores the company’s commitment to extracting maximum value from renewable biomass, reducing reliance on non-renewable resources. The Wood Products segment offers wood-based solutions, including digital design tools for construction projects, applications for windows and doors, and sustainable heating solutions like wood pellets. This diversification highlights the company’s ability to innovate across the wood value chain.

The Forest segment focuses on sustainable forest management and wood supply, ensuring that all forestry operations are conducted responsibly. This segment is critical to the company’s raw material security and its ability to maintain a circular economy. The Paper segment provides a range of products for print and office use, though this business has seen structural challenges in recent years due to digitization. The Other segment includes electricity and heat production, further diversifying the company’s revenue streams and reinforcing its commitment to renewable energy.

Stora Enso serves a broad customer base, including packaging manufacturers