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U.S. Paper Packaging Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 28, 2024
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies13
  • 7D2.6%
  • 3M9.2%
  • 1Y16.9%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, the Paper Packaging industry is up 2.6%, with Avery Dennison leading the way with a 3.6% gain. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 17%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 19% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 28 Mar 2024US$97.9bUS$96.7bUS$1.8b21.4x55.3x1x
Sat, 24 Feb 2024US$86.4bUS$91.4bUS$1.4b20.7x60.1x0.9x
Mon, 22 Jan 2024US$83.8bUS$92.8bUS$2.3b15.5x37.1x0.9x
Wed, 20 Dec 2023US$84.6bUS$92.8bUS$2.3b15.7x37.4x0.9x
Fri, 17 Nov 2023US$78.3bUS$92.8bUS$2.2b14.7x36.3x0.8x
Sun, 15 Oct 2023US$75.7bUS$95.2bUS$3.5b10.7x21.7x0.8x
Tue, 12 Sep 2023US$75.7bUS$95.2bUS$3.5b11x21.7x0.8x
Thu, 10 Aug 2023US$77.9bUS$95.5bUS$3.4b11.5x22.8x0.8x
Sat, 08 Jul 2023US$73.0bUS$97.5bUS$4.1b11.8x17.6x0.7x
Mon, 05 Jun 2023US$72.5bUS$97.5bUS$4.1b11.9x17.5x0.7x
Wed, 03 May 2023US$75.8bUS$97.7bUS$6.5b12.1x11.7x0.8x
Fri, 31 Mar 2023US$78.0bUS$98.2bUS$6.6b12.3x11.8x0.8x
Sun, 26 Feb 2023US$79.7bUS$98.2bUS$6.6b12.3x12x0.8x
Tue, 24 Jan 2023US$83.3bUS$97.7bUS$6.6b13.4x12.5x0.9x
Thu, 22 Dec 2022US$80.5bUS$97.7bUS$6.6b13.3x12.1x0.8x
Sat, 19 Nov 2022US$81.8bUS$97.7bUS$6.6b12.5x12.3x0.8x
Mon, 17 Oct 2022US$74.1bUS$94.9bUS$5.7b12.4x12.9x0.8x
Wed, 14 Sep 2022US$89.1bUS$94.9bUS$5.7b14.3x15.5x0.9x
Fri, 12 Aug 2022US$90.6bUS$94.4bUS$5.9b13.8x15.4x1x
Sun, 10 Jul 2022US$66.9bUS$76.9bUS$3.9b14.1x17x0.9x
Tue, 07 Jun 2022US$75.5bUS$76.9bUS$3.9b18.2x19.2x1x
Thu, 05 May 2022US$76.6bUS$75.7bUS$4.0b16.7x19.3x1x
Sat, 02 Apr 2022US$76.5bUS$73.6bUS$3.7b19.5x20.5x1x
Mon, 28 Feb 2022US$75.6bUS$73.6bUS$3.7b18.4x20.3x1x
Wed, 26 Jan 2022US$75.0bUS$74.3bUS$4.2b19.4x17.8x1x
Fri, 24 Dec 2021US$75.5bUS$74.3bUS$4.2b19.9x17.9x1x
Sun, 21 Nov 2021US$80.2bUS$74.3bUS$4.2b20.5x19x1.1x
Tue, 19 Oct 2021US$80.9bUS$72.0bUS$1.8b21.8x45.7x1.1x
Thu, 16 Sep 2021US$84.9bUS$72.0bUS$1.8b23.2x48x1.2x
Sat, 14 Aug 2021US$86.4bUS$72.0bUS$1.8b23.1x48.8x1.2x
Wed, 09 Jun 2021US$89.6bUS$69.2bUS$1.6b29x54.3x1.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

49.6x


Total Market Cap: US$78.5bTotal Earnings: US$1.6bTotal Revenue: US$68.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Paper Packaging Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 26.7x202220232024
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 55.3x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 26.7x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.95x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Paper Packaging industry have grown 3.8% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 12% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Comparison

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

US Market0.38%
Materials1.49%
Packaging2.84%
Paper Packaging2.58%
Metal and Glass Containers3.26%
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
AVY Avery DennisonUS$224.243.6%
+US$625.6m
29.5%PE35.9x
GPK Graphic Packaging HoldingUS$29.096.7%
+US$557.0m
15.6%PE12.3x
AMCR AmcorUS$9.483.6%
+US$476.6m
-14.7%PE21.4x
PKG Packaging Corporation of AmericaUS$188.942.6%
+US$419.9m
38.2%PE22.1x
SEE Sealed AirUS$36.913.7%
+US$192.2m
-16.6%PE15.7x
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