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U.K. (FTSE) Paper and Forestry Products Industry Analysis

UpdatedDec 11, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies3
  • 7D1.3%
  • 3M-13.4%
  • 1Y-26.7%
  • YTD-25.2%

Over the last 7 days, the Paper and Forestry Products industry has dropped 2.0%, driven by a pullback from Mondi of 3.3%. The industry has fallen 27% in the last year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 29% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.K. Paper and Forestry Products Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 11 Dec 2025UK£4.0bUK£6.8bUK£165.1m38.1x24.2x0.6x
Sat, 08 Nov 2025UK£3.8bUK£6.9bUK£140.9m21.7x26.8x0.5x
Mon, 06 Oct 2025UK£4.8bUK£6.8bUK£139.4m28x34.5x0.7x
Wed, 03 Sep 2025UK£4.7bUK£6.8bUK£135.6m27.3x34.5x0.7x
Fri, 01 Aug 2025UK£4.7bUK£6.6bUK£159.9m24x29.4x0.7x
Sun, 29 Jun 2025UK£5.5bUK£6.6bUK£156.9m28.7x35.2x0.8x
Tue, 27 May 2025UK£5.4bUK£6.4bUK£146.4m28.5x36.6x0.8x
Thu, 24 Apr 2025UK£5.1bUK£6.6bUK£149.0m26.7x34.2x0.8x
Sat, 22 Mar 2025UK£5.5bUK£6.4bUK£145.9m29.2x37.4x0.8x
Mon, 17 Feb 2025UK£6.0bUK£6.2bUK£290.2m17.9x20.6x1x
Wed, 15 Jan 2025UK£5.2bUK£6.3bUK£293.9m15.3x17.6x0.8x
Fri, 13 Dec 2024UK£5.4bUK£6.2bUK£287.8m16.3x18.9x0.9x
Sun, 10 Nov 2024UK£5.5bUK£6.2bUK£302.7m16.3x18x0.9x
Tue, 08 Oct 2024UK£6.5bUK£6.3bUK£306.1m19.2x21.1x1x
Thu, 05 Sep 2024UK£6.5bUK£6.3bUK£305.2m19.2x21.3x1x
Sat, 03 Aug 2024UK£6.6bUK£6.4bUK£308.4m19.2x21.4x1x
Mon, 01 Jul 2024UK£6.9bUK£6.5bUK£407.1m12.7x16.9x1.1x
Wed, 29 May 2024UK£7.2bUK£6.5bUK£319.0m13.2x22.7x1.1x
Fri, 26 Apr 2024UK£6.8bUK£6.6bUK£320.2m11.5x21.1x1x
Sun, 24 Mar 2024UK£6.2bUK£6.6bUK£321.1m10.9x19.3x0.9x
Tue, 20 Feb 2024UK£6.3bUK£7.4bUK£553.6m10x11.3x0.9x
Thu, 18 Jan 2024UK£7.1bUK£7.4bUK£555.9m12.7x12.8x1x
Sat, 16 Dec 2023UK£7.7bUK£7.4bUK£557.5m14.7x13.8x1x
Mon, 13 Nov 2023UK£6.9bUK£7.5bUK£553.2m16.2x12.5x0.9x
Wed, 11 Oct 2023UK£7.0bUK£7.4bUK£543.0m73.6x12.9x0.9x
Fri, 08 Sep 2023UK£6.6bUK£7.4bUK£542.4m71.4x12.1x0.9x
Sun, 06 Aug 2023UK£6.7bUK£7.4bUK£547.3m9.5x12.2x0.9x
Tue, 04 Jul 2023UK£6.2bUK£7.9bUK£898.3m5.8x6.9x0.8x
Thu, 01 Jun 2023UK£6.3bUK£7.9bUK£1.1b3x5.9x0.8x
Sat, 29 Apr 2023UK£6.4bUK£8.1bUK£1.1b3x5.8x0.8x
Mon, 27 Mar 2023UK£6.5bUK£8.1bUK£1.1b3.2x5.9x0.8x
Wed, 22 Feb 2023UK£7.4bUK£8.1bUK£1.1b3.6x6.6x0.9x
Fri, 20 Jan 2023UK£7.5bUK£8.1bUK£1.1b3.6x6.7x0.9x
Sun, 18 Dec 2022UK£7.1bUK£8.0bUK£1.1b3.5x6.4x0.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

6.4x


Total Market Cap: UK£7.1bTotal Earnings: UK£1.1bTotal Revenue: UK£8.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Paper and Forestry Products Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 19.2x202320242025
Current Industry PE
    There are only 3 companies in the British Forestry industry, so there is insufficient data to make an industry-wide assessment of both the PE and PS ratio.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Forestry industry have declined 49% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 4.5% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.K. Materials industry?

GB Market-0.58%
Materials0.56%
Paper and Forestry Products1.28%
Paper Products1.37%
Forestry Products-0.95%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Paper Products industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 15.9x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 24.1%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 51.8% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Forestry Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 145% over the next 5 years.
  • In contrast, the Paper Products industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 24% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
MNDI MondiUK£8.661.4%
+UK£52.0m		-28.3%PE23.1x

Latest News

MNDI
UK£8.66
Mondi
7D
1.4%
1Y
-28.3%

MNDI: Business Reorganisation Will Drive Future Returns Despite Mounting Dividend Concerns

The analyst price target for Mondi has been revised lower to about £10.38 per share from roughly £10.36, as analysts temper revenue growth expectations and highlight softer sector sentiment, along with rising concerns over optimistic consensus forecasts and dividend sustainability. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a more balanced, yet cautious, stance on Mondi, with several firms trimming price targets and reassessing ratings as they recalibrate expectations for earnings growth, cash generation, and shareholder returns.
AXS
UK£0.62
Accsys Technologies
7D
-1.0%
1Y
31.2%