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U.S. Paper Packaging Industry Analysis
UpdatedAug 28, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies13
- 7D2.2%
- 3M1.1%
- 1Y-10.3%
- YTDn/a
The Paper Packaging industry is up 2.9% in the last week, with Smurfit Westrock up 8.8%. In contrast, the industry has lost 9.8% in the last 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 22% per annum.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the U.S. Paper Packaging Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 28 Aug 2025 | US$118.3b | US$106.3b | US$3.3b | 21x | 36.2x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 26 Jul 2025 | US$125.7b | US$97.8b | US$4.3b | 24.2x | 29.4x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 23 Jun 2025 | US$112.7b | US$97.1b | US$4.2b | 22.5x | 26.7x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 21 May 2025 | US$121.0b | US$97.1b | US$4.2b | 23.5x | 28.7x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 18 Apr 2025 | US$104.7b | US$90.8b | US$4.1b | 19.1x | 25.3x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 16 Mar 2025 | US$116.4b | US$95.9b | US$4.0b | 21.2x | 29.1x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 11 Feb 2025 | US$126.6b | US$92.5b | US$4.2b | 19.5x | 30x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 09 Jan 2025 | US$116.0b | US$92.5b | US$4.1b | 20.2x | 28.6x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 07 Dec 2024 | US$123.5b | US$92.5b | US$4.1b | 21.6x | 30.4x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 04 Nov 2024 | US$119.3b | US$92.1b | US$4.3b | 21.9x | 28x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 02 Oct 2024 | US$118.2b | US$87.2b | US$4.6b | 27.5x | 25.5x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 30 Aug 2024 | US$115.2b | US$87.2b | US$4.6b | 24.2x | 24.8x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 28 Jul 2024 | US$113.8b | US$87.9b | US$4.5b | 24.9x | 25.3x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 25 Jun 2024 | US$99.7b | US$95.1b | US$3.7b | 23.6x | 26.7x | 1x |
| Thu, 23 May 2024 | US$100.4b | US$95.1b | US$3.7b | 22.6x | 26.9x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 20 Apr 2024 | US$91.6b | US$96.7b | US$1.8b | 20.1x | 51.8x | 0.9x |
| Mon, 18 Mar 2024 | US$94.7b | US$96.7b | US$1.8b | 21.4x | 53.5x | 1x |
| Wed, 14 Feb 2024 | US$82.6b | US$91.6b | US$1.4b | 19.7x | 58.4x | 0.9x |
| Fri, 12 Jan 2024 | US$84.9b | US$92.8b | US$2.3b | 16x | 37.6x | 0.9x |
| Sun, 10 Dec 2023 | US$82.3b | US$92.8b | US$2.3b | 15.7x | 36.5x | 0.9x |
| Tue, 07 Nov 2023 | US$77.6b | US$93.2b | US$2.4b | 14.5x | 32.5x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 05 Oct 2023 | US$76.5b | US$95.2b | US$3.5b | 10.9x | 21.9x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 02 Sep 2023 | US$77.7b | US$95.2b | US$3.5b | 11.7x | 22.3x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 31 Jul 2023 | US$79.3b | US$96.2b | US$3.7b | 11.8x | 21.2x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 28 Jun 2023 | US$73.2b | US$97.5b | US$4.1b | 11.5x | 17.7x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 26 May 2023 | US$72.4b | US$97.5b | US$4.1b | 11.8x | 17.5x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 23 Apr 2023 | US$79.1b | US$98.2b | US$6.6b | 12.7x | 12x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 21 Mar 2023 | US$75.7b | US$98.1b | US$6.6b | 12x | 11.4x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 16 Feb 2023 | US$83.2b | US$98.1b | US$6.4b | 12.8x | 13x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 14 Jan 2023 | US$84.5b | US$97.7b | US$6.6b | 13.7x | 12.7x | 0.9x |
| Mon, 12 Dec 2022 | US$82.1b | US$97.7b | US$6.6b | 13.4x | 12.4x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 09 Nov 2022 | US$77.9b | US$97.1b | US$6.5b | 12.9x | 12x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 07 Oct 2022 | US$74.9b | US$94.9b | US$5.7b | 12.2x | 13x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 04 Sep 2022 | US$85.8b | US$94.9b | US$5.7b | 13.6x | 14.9x | 0.9x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
14.9x
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 36.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 25.9x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.0x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Paper Packaging industry have declined 17% per year over the last three years.
- Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 3.9% 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, which has decreased profits.
Industry Comparison
How does U.S. Paper Packaging compare with similar industries?
| US Market | 1.88% | |
| Materials | 2.23% | |
| Packaging | 1.34% | |
| Paper Packaging | 2.24% | |
| Metal and Glass Containers | -0.84% | |
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?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW Smurfit Westrock | US$45.66 | 8.8% +US$1.9b | -3.0% | PE67.5x | |
| PKG Packaging Corporation of America | US$211.19 | 6.6% +US$1.2b | 3.0% | PE21x | |
| IP International Paper | US$48.37 | 2.9% +US$718.1m | -0.2% | PS1.2x | |
| SEE Sealed Air | US$32.19 | 2.9% +US$135.3m | -6.5% | PE15.8x | |
| PACK Ranpak Holdings | US$5.39 | 22.4% +US$83.1m | -23.5% | PS1.2x |
