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Tredegar Corporation (TG)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/15/2025: TG (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -28.4% | Avg. Invested days 34 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 312.18M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 17 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 17 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.77 | 52 Weeks Range 4.58 - 9.22 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 4.58 - 9.22 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.03 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -9.35% | Operating Margin (TTM) 3.51% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.37% | Return on Equity (TTM) -0.51% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 380144524 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.51 |
Enterprise Value 380144524 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.51 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.61 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.63 | Shares Outstanding 34803200 | Shares Floating 30683422 |
Shares Outstanding 34803200 | Shares Floating 30683422 | ||
Percent Insiders 23.47 | Percent Institutions 65.23 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Tredegar Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Tredegar Corporation was founded in 1889 as Albemarle Paper Manufacturing Company. It has evolved from paper manufacturing to a global leader in plastic films and aluminum extrusions.
Core Business Areas
- Aluminum Extrusions: Produces aluminum extrusions for various applications, including transportation, infrastructure, and consumer durables.
- Surface Protection: Manufactures surface protection films used in electronics, automotive, and industrial applications.
- Flexible Packaging Films: Supplies films for packaging food, personal care, and other consumer goods.
Leadership and Structure
John Steitz is the President and CEO. Tredegar operates with a decentralized structure, with each business segment having its own leadership team.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Aluminum Extrusions: Provides custom aluminum extrusions. Market share varies by specific application and geography. Competitors include Hydro Extrusion, Arconic.
- Flexible Packaging Films: These films are used in food, personal care, and pharmaceutical packaging. Market share is competitive. The products contribute to approximately $500 million in annual revenue. Competitors include Berry Global, Amcor.
- Surface Protection Films: Films protect electronic device screens during manufacturing and transport. Market share is substantial in specific Asian markets; but the number is not published. Competitors include Nitto Denko, Saint-Gobain.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The plastic films and aluminum extrusion industries are influenced by economic cycles, raw material prices, and technological advancements. Demand is linked to consumer spending, construction activity, and industrial production.
Positioning
Tredegar occupies a niche position in specialized applications of plastic films and aluminum extrusions, focusing on innovation and customized solutions. They compete on product performance and quality rather than pure scale.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
TAM for global aluminum extrusion is estimated at $77 billion. TAM for plastic film packaging is estimated at $170 Billion, Tredegar's market position gives them access to a portion of these, estimated less than 10%
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong customer relationships
- Specialized product portfolio
- Global manufacturing footprint
- Innovation capabilities
Weaknesses
- Exposure to commodity price fluctuations
- Dependence on cyclical industries
- Relatively small size compared to major competitors
- High debt levels
Opportunities
- Expansion into emerging markets
- Development of sustainable products
- Acquisitions of complementary businesses
- Growth in demand for lightweight materials
Threats
- Intense competition
- Economic downturns
- Changes in regulations
- Technological disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Berry Global (BERY)
- Amcor (AMCR)
- Arconic (ARNC)
Competitive Landscape
Tredegar competes with larger, more diversified companies. Tredegar focuses on specialty applications and customer-specific solutions, allowing it to differentiate itself.
Major Acquisitions
Bright View Technologies
- Year: 2015
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 30
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Tredegar's specialty films capabilities in the optical films market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Tredegar's growth has been moderate, with strategic acquisitions and organic initiatives contributing to revenue expansion. It has slowed recently due to the global economy
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to depend on successful product innovation, expansion into new markets, and disciplined capital allocation. Analyst estimate are generally poor.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investing in new production capacity and developing sustainable product offerings.
Summary
Tredegar Corporation is a company with a history of adapting to changing market conditions, evolving from a paper manufacturer to a global player in plastic films and aluminum extrusions. Despite the headwinds Tredegar has a strong customer base and product specializations. The company's financial performance has been inconsistent due to economic headwinds and commodity price volitility. Successfully navigating the industry cycles will be key to their long-term success. Tredegar Corporation halted dividend payouts in late 2023.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Investor Presentations
- Market Research Reports
- Financial News Articles
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market data is subject to change. Investment decisions should be based on individual research and consultation with a financial advisor.
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About Tredegar Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Richmond, VA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1989-06-30 | President, CEO & Director Mr. John M. Steitz | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Metal Fabrication | Full time employees 1500 | Website https://www.tredegar.com |
Full time employees 1500 | Website https://www.tredegar.com | ||
Tredegar Corporation, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells aluminum extrusions, and polyethylene and polypropylene plastic films in the United States and internationally. It operates through Aluminum Extrusions and PE Films segments. The Aluminum Extrusions segment produces soft and medium strength alloyed, custom fabricated, and finished aluminum extrusions for the building and construction, automotive and transportation, consumer durable goods, machinery and equipment, electrical and renewable energy, and distribution markets; and manufactures mill, machined, anodized and painted and thermally improved aluminum extrusions to fabricators and distributors. This segment also manufactures and sells products, such as flooring trims under the Futura Transitions brand name; and structural aluminum framing systems under the TSLOTS brand name. The PE Films segment produces surface protection films used for protecting components of flat panel and flexible displays that are used in televisions, monitors, notebooks, smart phones, tablets, e-readers, electronic shelf labels, and automobiles under the UltraMask, ForceField, ForceField PEARL, Pearl A, and Obsidian brands. This segment provides polyethylene overwrap for bathroom tissue and paper towels and films for other markets. Tredegar Corporation was incorporated in 1988 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
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