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U.S. Paper Packaging Industry Analysis

UpdatedFeb 01, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies15
  • 7D-5.0%
  • 3M-2.3%
  • 1Y22.7%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Paper Packaging industry has dropped 5.0%, driven by Packaging Corporation of America declining 11%. In contrast, Ranpak Holdings has gained 20%. In the past year, the industry has gained 23%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 18% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 01 Feb 2025US$117.6bUS$92.7bUS$4.3b19.7x27.6x1.3x
Mon, 30 Dec 2024US$118.0bUS$92.5bUS$4.1b20.1x29.1x1.3x
Wed, 27 Nov 2024US$126.1bUS$92.0bUS$4.0b19.5x31.1x1.4x
Fri, 25 Oct 2024US$116.4bUS$87.6bUS$4.7b23.2x24.6x1.3x
Sun, 22 Sep 2024US$115.6bUS$87.2bUS$4.6b26.8x24.9x1.3x
Tue, 20 Aug 2024US$109.4bUS$87.2bUS$4.6b22.9x23.6x1.3x
Thu, 18 Jul 2024US$112.8bUS$88.0bUS$4.3b23x26.5x1.3x
Sat, 15 Jun 2024US$100.5bUS$95.1bUS$3.7b22.7x26.9x1.1x
Mon, 13 May 2024US$98.6bUS$95.1bUS$3.7b22.7x26.4x1x
Wed, 10 Apr 2024US$96.3bUS$96.7bUS$1.8b21.1x54.4x1x
Fri, 08 Mar 2024US$93.3bUS$96.7bUS$1.8b21.2x52.7x1x
Sun, 04 Feb 2024US$81.7bUS$92.0bUS$1.7b16.5x47.1x0.9x
Tue, 02 Jan 2024US$83.8bUS$92.8bUS$2.3b15.5x37.1x0.9x
Thu, 30 Nov 2023US$79.0bUS$92.8bUS$2.3b15.3x35x0.9x
Sat, 28 Oct 2023US$73.1bUS$94.0bUS$2.6b11.8x27.8x0.8x
Mon, 25 Sep 2023US$75.8bUS$95.2bUS$3.5b11x21.7x0.8x
Wed, 23 Aug 2023US$74.3bUS$95.2bUS$3.5b11.4x21.3x0.8x
Fri, 21 Jul 2023US$74.4bUS$97.5bUS$4.1b11.6x18x0.8x
Sun, 18 Jun 2023US$74.8bUS$97.5bUS$4.1b11.9x18.1x0.8x
Tue, 16 May 2023US$74.2bUS$97.5bUS$4.2b12.1x17.7x0.8x
Thu, 13 Apr 2023US$79.0bUS$98.2bUS$6.6b12.5x11.9x0.8x
Sat, 11 Mar 2023US$76.2bUS$98.2bUS$6.6b11.8x11.5x0.8x
Mon, 06 Feb 2023US$85.1bUS$97.5bUS$6.2b13.9x13.6x0.9x
Wed, 04 Jan 2023US$80.8bUS$97.7bUS$6.6b12x12.2x0.8x
Fri, 02 Dec 2022US$84.9bUS$97.7bUS$6.6b12.8x12.8x0.9x
Sun, 30 Oct 2022US$79.0bUS$96.4bUS$6.4b14x12.3x0.8x
Tue, 27 Sep 2022US$72.8bUS$94.9bUS$5.7b11.7x12.7x0.8x
Thu, 25 Aug 2022US$89.5bUS$94.9bUS$5.7b14.3x15.6x0.9x
Sat, 23 Jul 2022US$87.9bUS$91.0bUS$4.9b17x18x1x
Mon, 20 Jun 2022US$65.3bUS$76.9bUS$3.9b14.1x16.6x0.8x
Wed, 18 May 2022US$73.0bUS$76.9bUS$3.9b16x18.6x0.9x
Fri, 15 Apr 2022US$76.9bUS$73.4bUS$3.7b18.2x20.7x1x
Sun, 13 Mar 2022US$70.8bUS$73.6bUS$3.7b17.4x19x1x
Tue, 08 Feb 2022US$75.7bUS$72.6bUS$3.7b18.4x20.7x1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

20.7x


Total Market Cap: US$75.7bTotal Earnings: US$3.7bTotal Revenue: US$72.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Paper Packaging Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 24x202320242025
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 27.6x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 24.0x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 0.96x 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 grown 5.1% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 8.5% 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-0.87%
Materials-0.65%
Packaging-3.18%
Paper Packaging-4.98%
Metal and Glass Containers0.69%
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
PACK Ranpak HoldingsUS$7.3220.2%
+US$102.5m		77.7%PS1.7x
GPK Graphic Packaging HoldingUS$27.430.3%
+US$21.0m		8.1%PE11.5x
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