A Comparative Analysis of Pulp, Paper, and packaging Companies in Canada, Japan and United States

Akira Kajiwara
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Akira Kajiwara: Kobe University

Kobe Economic & Business Review, 1999, vol. 43, 65-117

Abstract: The United States, Canada, and Japan are the world's top three producers and consumers of pulp and paper. This paper is an analysis of the financial performances and comparative strengths of their publicly owned pulp, paper, and packaging companies. Seven variables of business activity are examined. The first area of investigation is the primary product(s) manufactured by each company. Next, the study investigates several measures of financial performance, including annual sales, return on equity, and earnings per share. Liquidity is examined in calculating each company's debt to equity ratio. Lastly, two business activities, capital expenditures and international activities, are interpreted and reported. Relative performance rankings among companies are provided and comparisons are made between 1996 and 1995 financial data. A concluding discussion suggests important trends shaping the future direction and performance of Japanese and North American pulp and paper companies.

Keywords: pulp and paper industry; financial perfoemance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L73 M49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1999
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