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U.S. Commercial Printing Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 28, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies13
  • 7D0.9%
  • 3M1.9%
  • 1Y22.2%
  • YTDn/a

Last week, the Commercial Printing industry hasn't moved much but Cimpress is up 4.1% in that time. As for the the longer term, the industry is up 22% over the past 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 16% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Commercial Printing Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 28 Mar 2026US$6.2bUS$6.6bUS$312.9m12.6x19.7x0.9x
Mon, 23 Feb 2026US$6.5bUS$6.6bUS$312.9m13.6x20.7x1x
Wed, 21 Jan 2026US$7.2bUS$6.6bUS$299.4m12.9x24x1.1x
Fri, 19 Dec 2025US$6.0bUS$6.6bUS$299.5m14.4x19.9x0.9x
Sun, 16 Nov 2025US$5.6bUS$6.6bUS$292.0m13.2x19.1x0.8x
Tue, 14 Oct 2025US$5.3bUS$6.7bUS$230.4m18.3x22.9x0.8x
Thu, 11 Sep 2025US$5.9bUS$6.7bUS$227.7m19.6x26.1x0.9x
Sat, 09 Aug 2025US$5.6bUS$6.6bUS$230.7m17.2x24.1x0.8x
Mon, 07 Jul 2025US$4.9bUS$6.7bUS$224.5m13.7x21.7x0.7x
Wed, 04 Jun 2025US$4.7bUS$6.7bUS$225.4m12.1x20.9x0.7x
Fri, 02 May 2025US$4.7bUS$6.6bUS$224.7m11.8x21.1x0.7x
Sun, 30 Mar 2025US$4.9bUS$6.7bUS$168.3m15.4x29.1x0.7x
Tue, 25 Feb 2025US$5.0bUS$6.7bUS$168.3m15.8x29.5x0.7x
Thu, 23 Jan 2025US$5.5bUS$6.7bUS$147.3m18x37.6x0.8x
Sat, 21 Dec 2024US$5.6bUS$6.7bUS$146.4m17.9x38.1x0.8x
Mon, 18 Nov 2024US$5.8bUS$6.7bUS$146.8m18x39.5x0.9x
Wed, 16 Oct 2024US$5.4bUS$6.7bUS$176.3m18.2x30.4x0.8x
Fri, 13 Sep 2024US$5.1bUS$6.7bUS$177.3m17.6x28.9x0.8x
Sun, 11 Aug 2024US$5.0bUS$6.7bUS$138.0m17.3x36.1x0.7x
Tue, 09 Jul 2024US$4.9bUS$6.8bUS$130.6m16.5x37.5x0.7x
Thu, 06 Jun 2024US$5.0bUS$6.8bUS$87.7m16.8x57.4x0.7x
Sat, 04 May 2024US$4.6bUS$6.9bUS$80.8m15.3x56.9x0.7x
Mon, 01 Apr 2024US$4.6bUS$7.0bUS$78.4m15.3x58.8x0.7x
Wed, 28 Feb 2024US$4.4bUS$7.0bUS$85.3m14.8x51.6x0.6x
Fri, 26 Jan 2024US$4.6bUS$7.1bUS$96.9m16x47.6x0.6x
Sun, 24 Dec 2023US$4.7bUS$7.1bUS$96.9m15.8x48.5x0.7x
Tue, 21 Nov 2023US$4.3bUS$7.1bUS$98.3m14.5x43.8x0.6x
Thu, 19 Oct 2023US$4.3bUS$7.3bUS$128.4m15x33.2x0.6x
Sat, 16 Sep 2023US$4.4bUS$7.3bUS$129.7m15.5x34.1x0.6x
Mon, 14 Aug 2023US$4.3bUS$7.2bUS$156.7m14.9x27.7x0.6x
Wed, 12 Jul 2023US$4.0bUS$7.3bUS$173.8m13.8x22.9x0.5x
Fri, 09 Jun 2023US$4.0bUS$7.3bUS$173.8m12.9x23.2x0.6x
Sun, 07 May 2023US$3.9bUS$7.3bUS$169.3m10.6x22.9x0.5x
Tue, 04 Apr 2023US$4.2bUS$7.3bUS$206.9m15x20.3x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

20.3x


Total Market Cap: US$4.2bTotal Earnings: US$206.9mTotal Revenue: US$7.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Commercial Printing Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 32.9x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Commercial Printing industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 19.7x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 32.9x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.74x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Commercial Printing industry have grown 15% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have declined 3.3% per year.
  • This means that less sales are being generated overall, but since cost of doing business is lower, profits have been increasing.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Commercial Printing compare with similar industries?

US Market-1.92%
Industrials-0.98%
Commercial Services-2.95%
Commercial Printing0.94%
Security and Alarm Services1.63%
Environmental and Facilities Services-2.39%
Office Services and Supplies-2.44%
Diversified Support Services-4.66%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

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

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
CMPR CimpressUS$72.184.1%
+US$69.5m		59.7%PE74.8x
DLX DeluxeUS$26.994.0%
+US$46.4m		70.1%PE14.8x
EBF EnnisUS$21.324.3%
+US$22.3m		5.7%PE12.6x
SFHG Samfine Creation Holdings GroupUS$2.5316.3%
+US$1.4m		-24.8%PS0.5x

Latest News

DSS
US$0.96
DSS
7D
-3.3%
1Y
-3.5%
EBF
US$21.32
Ennis
7D
4.3%
1Y
5.7%
DLX
US$26.99
Deluxe
7D
4.0%
1Y
70.1%

DLX: Payments Partnerships And Buybacks Will Support Future Share Upside

Analysts are maintaining Deluxe's fair value estimate at $32.67, with only minor adjustments to the discount rate and long term P/E assumptions. This reflects a largely unchanged view of the company's risk profile and earnings potential.
CMPR
US$72.18
Cimpress
7D
4.1%
1Y
59.7%

CMPR: Earnings Plan And Buybacks Will Support Higher Medium-Term Upside

Analysts have revised their Cimpress price target upward by $12, reflecting recent research that points to a slightly lower discount rate, a steady fair value estimate of $97.50, and broadly unchanged assumptions around growth, margins, and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research behind the higher price targets points to modest changes in valuation inputs rather than a major shift in the core thesis.
CRE
US$2.58
Cre8 Enterprise
7D
-8.5%
1Y
n/a
BRC
US$80.73
Brady
7D
-0.2%
1Y
14.7%

BRC: Future Returns Will Rely On Ongoing Buybacks And Firm Earnings Guidance

Analysts kept their $101 price target for Brady unchanged, citing consistent assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that support a steady view of the stock's fair value. What's in the News Brady raised the low end of its GAAP earnings guidance range for the year ending July 31, 2026, to US$4.62 to US$4.82 per diluted Class A Nonvoting Common Share, from US$4.57 to US$4.82 per share previously (Corporate guidance filing).
SFHG
US$2.53
Samfine Creation Holdings Group
7D
16.3%
1Y
-24.8%
QUAD
US$6.52
Quad/Graphics
7D
-0.6%
1Y
20.1%
ANPA
US$8.21
Rich Sparkle Holdings
7D
-3.6%
1Y
n/a