Richards Packaging specializes in the design, manufacture, and distribution of highly effective packaging solutions. Originally a manufacturer of glass containers for pharmacies, Richards has become a major North American manufacturer and distributor of containers for the food, pharmaceutical, health & beauty, and industrial sectors, while continuing to grow and expand into different areas of healthcare.
Moreover, they’re a family of companies that work with hospital and community pharmacies, various healthcare providers, and medical aesthetics clinics. Their combined expertise in automation, medication management, devices, and equipment ensure Richard’s has a complete offering to all its customers. During the early days of the company, Richards Glass Co. Ltd. was known not just for the quantities its factories could produce, but for the quality and selection of its goods and services. These elements were crucial when it came time to innovate and lead the way in the packaging industry.
At Richards, their strength lies in their expansive supply network, both in raw materials and in finished goods. They source from the best glass and plastic companies from around the world to find the products that best suit clients’ needs. Furthermore, from forecast planning and tracking suppliers, to warehousing and shipping, Richards’ team of logistic experts coordinate all the complexities for their clients. With their 19 distributions centers located throughout North America and their own fleet of truck deliveries, the company develops their supply chains to reduce costs and remain competitive in the business landscape.
Richards Packaging Stock Details
- Ticker: tse:rpi.un
- Sector: Consumer Cyclical
- Industry: Packaging & Containers
- Market Cap: 0.39B
- Market Cap Group: Small Cap
- P/E: 10.73
- Dividend Yield: 3.75%
- Grade: D
- Dividend Aristocrat: NO
- Chowder Score: Members Only
- Revenue Growth: Members Only
- Dividend Growth: Members Only
- Dividend Growth Fit: 2/10
- Dividend Income Fit: 3/10
RPI.UN Industry Competitors
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| Ticker | Ticker | Company | Market Cap | P/E | Yield | Aristocrat | Graph | SectorID | IndustryID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP | NYSE:IP | International Paper Company | 11.39 | 22.71 | 5.62 | NO | 1 | 3 | 75 |
| CCL.B | TSE:CCL.B | CCL Industries | 10.29 | 16.22 | 1.83 | YES | 1 | 3 | 75 |
| WPK | TSE:WPK | Winpak | 2.57 | 12.98 | 0.30 | NO | 1 | 3 | 75 |
| RPI.UN | TSE:RPI.UN | Richards Packaging | 0.39 | 10.73 | 3.75 | NO | 1 | 3 | 75 |
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Richards Packaging - FAQ
What is the stock ticker for Richards Packaging?
The stock ticker for Richards Packaging is TSE:RPI.un.
Is Richards Packaging a good stock to buy?
You need to consider your investment strategy and how TSE:RPI.un can fit in your portfolio.
The current dividend income score of 3/10 and dividend growth score of 2/10. Those 2 metrics together should help you decide the fit for your portfolio. Be it for income or for growth.
Is Richards Packaging a Buy, Sell or Hold?
The Dividend Snapshot Opportunity Score of 36 out of 100.
The score reflects the strength of a buy signal but it does not show a sell signal if it's low. The higher the better.
A sell signal is more difficult as it often relies on the reason you bought the stock in the first place.
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