Glatfelter (GLT) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Glatfelter stock (GLT) is currently trading at $21.05. Glatfelter PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.06. Analyst consensus price target for GLT is $9.00. WallStSmart rates GLT as Sell.
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- Glatfelter financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- GLT Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- GLT analyst price target and Smart Rating
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Smart Analysis
Glatfelter (GLT) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, institutional own.. Concerns around market cap and return on equity. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Glatfelter (GLT) Key Strengths (2)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
69.02% held by institutions, strong professional interest
Supporting Valuation Data
Glatfelter (GLT) Areas to Watch (8)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure
Revenue growing slowly at 0.70% annually
Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility
Premium pricing at 3.4x book value
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
Solid earnings growth at 14.30%
Supporting Valuation Data
Glatfelter (GLT) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 41/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 8 fall into concern territory (avg 2.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.06) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.80), Price/Book (3.42) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 0.70%, EPS Growth at 14.30%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -30.60%, Operating Margin at 0.91%, Profit Margin at -5.08%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -30.60% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 0.70% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Profit Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
GLT Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
GLT's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.06x sits near its historical average of 0.06x (13th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 6% below its historical high of 0.06x set in Feb 2026, and 13% above its historical low of 0.05x in Feb 2026.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Glatfelter (GLT) · BASIC MATERIALS › PAPER & PAPER PRODUCTS
The Big Picture
Glatfelter is in a high-growth phase, prioritizing rapid expansion over margins. Revenue reached 1.3B with 70% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -5.1% profit margin.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 70% YoY, reaching 1.3B. This pace significantly outperforms most PAPER & PAPER PRODUCTS peers.
The company is unprofitable with a -5.1% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
Free cash flow is -1M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Growth sustainability: can Glatfelter maintain 70%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Volatility is elevated with a beta of 1.74, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.
Sector dynamics: monitor PAPER & PAPER PRODUCTS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Glatfelter.
Bottom Line
Glatfelter is a high-conviction growth story with revenue accelerating at 70% while profitability is still developing. For growth-oriented investors, the trajectory is compelling. For value investors, the thin -5.1% margins and premium valuation suggest patience until the unit economics mature further.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Glatfelter(GLT)
NYSE
BASIC MATERIALS
PAPER & PAPER PRODUCTS
USA
Glatfelter Corporation manufactures and sells engineering materials worldwide. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.