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U.S. Packaging Industry Analysis
UpdatedSep 17, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies25
- 7D-4.9%
- 3M0.2%
- 1Y-11.3%
- YTD-7.6%
Over the last 7 days, the Packaging industry has dropped 7.8%, driven by Smurfit Westrock declining 2.4%. Overall the industry is down 11% in 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 21% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the U.S. Packaging Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 17 Sep 2025 | US$162.6b | US$154.2b | US$5.0b | 21.9x | 32.3x | 1.1x |
| Fri, 15 Aug 2025 | US$169.3b | US$154.3b | US$5.1b | 22.1x | 33x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 13 Jul 2025 | US$175.8b | US$144.3b | US$6.0b | 27.4x | 29.3x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 10 Jun 2025 | US$165.6b | US$144.4b | US$6.0b | 26.1x | 27.6x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 08 May 2025 | US$149.8b | US$144.3b | US$6.0b | 20.1x | 24.9x | 1x |
| Sat, 05 Apr 2025 | US$162.8b | US$149.9b | US$6.3b | 21.6x | 25.8x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 03 Mar 2025 | US$181.8b | US$155.0b | US$6.2b | 24.3x | 29.4x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 29 Jan 2025 | US$180.7b | US$153.4b | US$5.9b | 22.6x | 30.4x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 27 Dec 2024 | US$175.3b | US$153.4b | US$5.9b | 22.4x | 29.5x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 24 Nov 2024 | US$187.7b | US$153.3b | US$5.9b | 24.3x | 31.6x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 22 Oct 2024 | US$179.0b | US$148.6b | US$6.7b | 27.4x | 26.8x | 1.2x |
| Thu, 19 Sep 2024 | US$178.1b | US$148.6b | US$7.0b | 26.1x | 25.4x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 17 Aug 2024 | US$168.3b | US$148.4b | US$7.0b | 22.2x | 24x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 15 Jul 2024 | US$166.6b | US$149.6b | US$6.6b | 20.7x | 25.3x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 12 Jun 2024 | US$158.8b | US$156.8b | US$6.1b | 22.5x | 26.2x | 1x |
| Fri, 10 May 2024 | US$159.3b | US$156.9b | US$6.2b | 22.4x | 25.7x | 1x |
| Sun, 07 Apr 2024 | US$155.2b | US$159.1b | US$4.4b | 18.6x | 35x | 1x |
| Tue, 05 Mar 2024 | US$149.8b | US$159.1b | US$4.4b | 17.4x | 33.8x | 0.9x |
| Thu, 01 Feb 2024 | US$142.1b | US$155.8b | US$5.4b | 15.3x | 26.4x | 0.9x |
| Sat, 30 Dec 2023 | US$142.4b | US$155.9b | US$5.4b | 15.5x | 26.4x | 0.9x |
| Mon, 27 Nov 2023 | US$133.2b | US$156.1b | US$5.4b | 14.6x | 24.5x | 0.9x |
| Wed, 25 Oct 2023 | US$119.9b | US$159.5b | US$7.0b | 11.9x | 17x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 22 Sep 2023 | US$130.4b | US$159.5b | US$7.0b | 13.1x | 18.5x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 20 Aug 2023 | US$131.7b | US$159.8b | US$7.1b | 13.8x | 18.6x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 18 Jul 2023 | US$134.3b | US$168.2b | US$7.9b | 12.8x | 17x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 15 Jun 2023 | US$132.3b | US$168.2b | US$7.9b | 12.8x | 16.7x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 13 May 2023 | US$132.4b | US$168.5b | US$8.0b | 13x | 16.6x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 10 Apr 2023 | US$136.2b | US$170.0b | US$10.8b | 12.5x | 12.6x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 08 Mar 2023 | US$138.6b | US$170.0b | US$10.8b | 13.1x | 12.9x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 03 Feb 2023 | US$150.8b | US$170.4b | US$9.6b | 15.6x | 15.8x | 0.9x |
| Sun, 01 Jan 2023 | US$138.3b | US$170.4b | US$10.0b | 12.9x | 13.9x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 29 Nov 2022 | US$139.2b | US$170.1b | US$10.0b | 13.5x | 14x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 27 Oct 2022 | US$128.6b | US$168.3b | US$8.7b | 13.2x | 14.8x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 24 Sep 2022 | US$126.2b | US$166.6b | US$8.5b | 12.7x | 14.8x | 0.8x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
14.8x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the American Packaging industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 32.7x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 23.4x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 0.97x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Packaging industry have declined 16% per year over the last three years,
- Revenues have also declined 2.5% 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.S. Materials industry?
| US Market | 1.62% | |
| Materials | 0.53% | |
| Packaging | -4.92% | |
| Metal and Glass Containers | -0.66% | |
| Paper Packaging | -6.47% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Paper Packaging industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 26.3x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 22.1%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 25.9% per year.
- Investors are most pessimistic about the Metal and Glass Containers industry, although it looks like investor sentiment has improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average of 21.6x.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Paper Packaging industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 22% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings decline of 26% per year.
- In contrast, the Metal and Glass Containers industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 17% per year over the next few years.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORBS Eightco Holdings | US$11.40 | -71.6% US$2.7b | 536.9% | PS64.6x | |
| AMCR Amcor | US$8.39 | 2.4% +US$478.0m | -23.7% | PE38x | |
| SON Sonoco Products | US$47.17 | 3.2% +US$145.0m | -15.3% | PE50x | |
| CCK Crown Holdings | US$95.33 | 0.8% +US$88.6m | 3.4% | PE19.7x | |
| SEE Sealed Air | US$33.87 | 1.5% +US$75.0m | -2.1% | PE16.6x |
