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U.S. Paper Packaging Industry Analysis
UpdatedMay 28, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies13
- 7D-1.7%
- 3M-10.9%
- 1Y-6.9%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Paper Packaging industry has dropped 1.7%, driven by pullbacks in Smurfit Westrock and International Paper of 3.4% and 2.9%, respectively. However, the industry is down 6.9% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 20% 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, 29 May 2025 | US$115.8b | US$97.1b | US$4.2b | 23.2x | 27.5x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 26 Apr 2025 | US$108.5b | US$90.9b | US$4.2b | 19.3x | 25.9x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 24 Mar 2025 | US$115.1b | US$95.9b | US$4.0b | 21.1x | 28.7x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 19 Feb 2025 | US$127.1b | US$97.2b | US$4.3b | 19.7x | 29.4x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 17 Jan 2025 | US$118.6b | US$92.5b | US$4.1b | 20.5x | 29.3x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 15 Dec 2024 | US$121.4b | US$92.5b | US$4.1b | 20.9x | 29.9x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 12 Nov 2024 | US$121.4b | US$92.1b | US$4.3b | 21.9x | 28.3x | 1.3x |
| Thu, 10 Oct 2024 | US$114.4b | US$87.2b | US$4.6b | 27.3x | 24.7x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 07 Sep 2024 | US$112.7b | US$87.2b | US$4.6b | 26.3x | 24.3x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 05 Aug 2024 | US$108.8b | US$87.3b | US$4.6b | 24.2x | 23.9x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 03 Jul 2024 | US$95.4b | US$95.1b | US$3.7b | 21.3x | 25.6x | 1x |
| Fri, 31 May 2024 | US$100.5b | US$95.1b | US$3.7b | 22.6x | 26.9x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 28 Apr 2024 | US$91.9b | US$96.4b | US$1.7b | 20.2x | 55.3x | 1x |
| Tue, 26 Mar 2024 | US$95.6b | US$96.7b | US$1.8b | 20.9x | 54x | 1x |
| Thu, 22 Feb 2024 | US$84.9b | US$91.4b | US$1.4b | 20.4x | 59.1x | 0.9x |
| Sat, 20 Jan 2024 | US$83.5b | US$92.8b | US$2.3b | 15.5x | 37x | 0.9x |
| Mon, 18 Dec 2023 | US$83.8b | US$92.8b | US$2.3b | 15.8x | 37.1x | 0.9x |
| Wed, 15 Nov 2023 | US$75.8b | US$92.8b | US$2.2b | 14.6x | 35.1x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 13 Oct 2023 | US$77.0b | US$95.2b | US$3.5b | 10.6x | 22.1x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 10 Sep 2023 | US$75.7b | US$95.2b | US$3.5b | 11.1x | 21.7x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 08 Aug 2023 | US$79.0b | US$95.5b | US$3.4b | 11.7x | 23.1x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 06 Jul 2023 | US$71.9b | US$97.5b | US$4.1b | 11.7x | 17.4x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 03 Jun 2023 | US$72.5b | US$97.5b | US$4.1b | 11.9x | 17.5x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 01 May 2023 | US$76.5b | US$97.6b | US$6.4b | 12.7x | 12x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 29 Mar 2023 | US$77.0b | US$98.1b | US$6.6b | 12.5x | 11.6x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 24 Feb 2023 | US$80.1b | US$98.2b | US$6.6b | 12.4x | 12.1x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 22 Jan 2023 | US$82.9b | US$97.7b | US$6.6b | 13.3x | 12.5x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 20 Dec 2022 | US$79.7b | US$97.7b | US$6.6b | 12.5x | 12x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 17 Nov 2022 | US$81.5b | US$97.7b | US$6.6b | 12.5x | 12.3x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 15 Oct 2022 | US$74.1b | US$94.9b | US$5.7b | 12.4x | 12.9x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 12 Sep 2022 | US$88.1b | US$94.9b | US$5.7b | 14x | 15.3x | 0.9x |
| Wed, 10 Aug 2022 | US$88.4b | US$94.4b | US$5.9b | 13.8x | 15x | 0.9x |
| Fri, 08 Jul 2022 | US$67.7b | US$76.9b | US$3.9b | 14.3x | 17.2x | 0.9x |
| Sun, 05 Jun 2022 | US$75.1b | US$76.9b | US$3.9b | 18x | 19.1x | 1x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
19.1x
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 27.5x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 24.8x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 0.99x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.2x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Paper Packaging industry have grown 2.3% per year over the last three years.
- Revenues for these companies have grown 8.1% 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 Market | -0.30% | |
| Materials | 0.35% | |
| Packaging | -1.51% | |
| Paper Packaging | -1.74% | |
| Metal and Glass Containers | -0.95% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG Packaging Corporation of America | US$192.22 | 0.7% +US$127.8m | 7.3% | PE20.1x | |
| SEE Sealed Air | US$32.45 | 2.2% +US$101.5m | -11.7% | PE15.7x | |
| SON Sonoco Products | US$45.72 | 1.0% +US$44.4m | -22.8% | PE55.3x |
