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

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  • Akira Kajiwara

    (Kobe University)

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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.

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  • Akira Kajiwara, 1999. "A Comparative Analysis of Pulp, Paper, and packaging Companies in Canada, Japan and United States," Kobe Economic & Business Review, Research Institute for Economics & Business Administration, Kobe University, vol. 43, pages 65-117, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:kob:review:feb1999::v:43:p:65-117
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    Keywords

    pulp and paper industry; financial perfoemance;

    JEL classification:

    • L73 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Primary Products and Construction - - - Forest Products
    • M49 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Accounting - - - Other

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