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U.S. Paper Packaging Industry Analysis

UpdatedDec 21, 2024
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies15
  • 7D-3.5%
  • 3M1.3%
  • 1Y18.4%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Paper Packaging industry has dropped 3.5%, driven by pullbacks from every company within the industry. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 18%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 20% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Paper Packaging Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 22 Dec 2024US$116.0bUS$92.5bUS$4.1b20.1x28.6x1.3x
Tue, 19 Nov 2024US$119.8bUS$92.0bUS$4.0b19.1x29.6x1.3x
Thu, 17 Oct 2024US$115.5bUS$87.2bUS$4.6b27.6x24.9x1.3x
Sat, 14 Sep 2024US$113.5bUS$87.2bUS$4.6b26.9x24.5x1.3x
Mon, 12 Aug 2024US$105.4bUS$87.3bUS$4.6b24x23.1x1.2x
Wed, 10 Jul 2024US$82.5bUS$75.7bUS$3.4b17.5x24.1x1.1x
Fri, 07 Jun 2024US$101.7bUS$95.1bUS$3.7b22.8x27.2x1.1x
Sun, 05 May 2024US$95.9bUS$95.1bUS$3.7b22.1x25.7x1x
Tue, 02 Apr 2024US$98.1bUS$96.7bUS$1.8b21.3x55.4x1x
Thu, 29 Feb 2024US$90.6bUS$96.9bUS$1.8b20x51x0.9x
Sat, 27 Jan 2024US$85.7bUS$92.7bUS$2.2b15.7x38.3x0.9x
Mon, 25 Dec 2023US$84.1bUS$92.8bUS$2.3b15.6x37.2x0.9x
Wed, 22 Nov 2023US$78.5bUS$92.8bUS$2.3b14.5x34.7x0.8x
Fri, 20 Oct 2023US$74.1bUS$95.2bUS$3.5b10.6x21.2x0.8x
Sun, 17 Sep 2023US$77.1bUS$95.2bUS$3.5b11.3x22.1x0.8x
Tue, 15 Aug 2023US$77.1bUS$95.5bUS$3.4b11.5x22.6x0.8x
Thu, 13 Jul 2023US$73.9bUS$97.5bUS$4.1b11.9x17.9x0.8x
Sat, 10 Jun 2023US$73.8bUS$97.5bUS$4.1b12.3x17.8x0.8x
Mon, 08 May 2023US$74.9bUS$97.6bUS$4.4b12.6x17.1x0.8x
Wed, 05 Apr 2023US$78.4bUS$98.2bUS$6.6b12.3x11.8x0.8x
Fri, 03 Mar 2023US$80.9bUS$98.2bUS$6.6b12.5x12.2x0.8x
Sun, 29 Jan 2023US$84.4bUS$97.6bUS$6.6b13.5x12.7x0.9x
Tue, 27 Dec 2022US$80.7bUS$97.7bUS$6.6b12.2x12.2x0.8x
Thu, 24 Nov 2022US$83.9bUS$97.4bUS$6.6b13.6x12.7x0.9x
Sat, 22 Oct 2022US$76.6bUS$94.9bUS$5.7b13.2x13.3x0.8x
Mon, 19 Sep 2022US$78.3bUS$94.9bUS$5.7b12.7x13.6x0.8x
Wed, 17 Aug 2022US$93.4bUS$94.4bUS$5.9b14.3x15.9x1x
Fri, 15 Jul 2022US$84.2bUS$91.0bUS$4.9b16x17.2x0.9x
Sun, 12 Jun 2022US$71.0bUS$76.9bUS$3.9b15.3x18x0.9x
Tue, 10 May 2022US$76.5bUS$76.9bUS$3.9b16.4x19.4x1x
Thu, 07 Apr 2022US$75.0bUS$73.4bUS$3.7b17x20.2x1x
Sat, 05 Mar 2022US$71.9bUS$73.6bUS$3.7b17.7x19.3x1x
Mon, 31 Jan 2022US$75.9bUS$72.1bUS$3.6b19.3x20.9x1.1x
Wed, 29 Dec 2021US$77.5bUS$74.3bUS$4.2b20.4x18.4x1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

18.4x


Total Market Cap: US$77.5bTotal Earnings: US$4.2bTotal Revenue: US$74.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Paper Packaging Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 23.6x202220232024
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Paper Packaging industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 28.6x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 23.6x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 0.95x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Paper Packaging industry have remained mostly flat over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 7.6% per year.
  • This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased and as a result, profits have held steady.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Paper Packaging compare with similar industries?

US Market-2.39%
Materials-4.92%
Packaging-4.25%
Paper Packaging-3.49%
Metal and Glass Containers-5.80%
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?

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