Disconnected Comparisons


In this issue of Disconnected Comparisons, we evaluate Orchids Paper Products Company (TIS) and Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. (SWM). A USD 100 investment in TIS on 11 July 2005, when trading opened, would have been worth USD 290.12 on 09 April 2009; a USD 100 investment in SWM on 04 January 2002 would have been worth USD 222.93 on 09 April 2009; and a USD 100 investment in the PM40 on 04 January 2002 would have been worth USD 176.75 on 09 April 2009. Click here to view the comparison. Orchids Paper Products Company (TIS) is an AMEX traded company. Their Web site is orchidspaper.com. Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. (SWM) is a NYSE traded company. Their Web site is schweitzer-mauduit.com .