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U.S. Packaging Industry Analysis
UpdatedSep 01, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies26
- 7D0.6%
- 3M2.2%
- 1Y-8.5%
- YTD-4.8%
Over the last 7 days, the Packaging industry has remained flat, although notably Smurfit Westrock gained 3.1%. Unfortunately though, the industry is down 8.5% over the past 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 21% per annum.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the U.S. Packaging Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 01 Sep 2025 | US$167.6b | US$154.2b | US$5.0b | 22.7x | 33.3x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 30 Jul 2025 | US$177.1b | US$145.2b | US$6.0b | 27.7x | 29.5x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 27 Jun 2025 | US$164.4b | US$144.3b | US$6.0b | 26.1x | 27.4x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 25 May 2025 | US$163.6b | US$144.3b | US$6.0b | 25.5x | 27.2x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 22 Apr 2025 | US$157.0b | US$149.9b | US$6.3b | 20.3x | 24.9x | 1x |
| Thu, 20 Mar 2025 | US$172.1b | US$155.1b | US$6.2b | 22.3x | 27.9x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 15 Feb 2025 | US$182.0b | US$156.3b | US$6.6b | 22.1x | 27.7x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 13 Jan 2025 | US$169.2b | US$153.4b | US$5.9b | 21.3x | 28.5x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 11 Dec 2024 | US$183.1b | US$153.4b | US$5.9b | 23.3x | 30.9x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 08 Nov 2024 | US$185.3b | US$153.3b | US$6.2b | 24.5x | 30x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 06 Oct 2024 | US$177.2b | US$148.6b | US$7.0b | 26.3x | 25.3x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 03 Sep 2024 | US$177.8b | US$148.6b | US$7.0b | 25.3x | 25.4x | 1.2x |
| Thu, 01 Aug 2024 | US$173.1b | US$148.9b | US$6.7b | 23.9x | 25.9x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 29 Jun 2024 | US$152.5b | US$156.8b | US$6.1b | 21.6x | 25.2x | 1x |
| Mon, 27 May 2024 | US$161.5b | US$156.7b | US$6.1b | 23.5x | 26.4x | 1x |
| Wed, 24 Apr 2024 | US$149.2b | US$159.1b | US$4.4b | 18.4x | 34x | 0.9x |
| Fri, 22 Mar 2024 | US$153.6b | US$159.1b | US$4.4b | 18.5x | 34.6x | 1x |
| Sun, 18 Feb 2024 | US$140.6b | US$154.0b | US$4.1b | 19.2x | 34.3x | 0.9x |
| Tue, 16 Jan 2024 | US$141.3b | US$155.9b | US$5.4b | 15.4x | 26.1x | 0.9x |
| Thu, 14 Dec 2023 | US$137.4b | US$155.9b | US$5.4b | 15.4x | 25.4x | 0.9x |
| Sat, 11 Nov 2023 | US$127.6b | US$156.5b | US$5.4b | 14.3x | 23.7x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 09 Oct 2023 | US$126.8b | US$159.5b | US$7.0b | 12.7x | 18x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 06 Sep 2023 | US$132.4b | US$159.5b | US$7.0b | 13.3x | 18.8x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 04 Aug 2023 | US$137.6b | US$160.5b | US$7.1b | 14.5x | 19.4x | 0.9x |
| Sun, 02 Jul 2023 | US$133.5b | US$168.2b | US$7.9b | 12.5x | 16.9x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 30 May 2023 | US$128.4b | US$168.6b | US$7.9b | 12.5x | 16.2x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 27 Apr 2023 | US$130.9b | US$169.8b | US$10.7b | 12.5x | 12.2x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 25 Mar 2023 | US$132.3b | US$170.0b | US$10.8b | 12.5x | 12.3x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 20 Feb 2023 | US$144.1b | US$170.2b | US$10.5b | 14x | 13.8x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 18 Jan 2023 | US$144.4b | US$170.4b | US$10.0b | 14x | 14.5x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 16 Dec 2022 | US$138.5b | US$170.4b | US$10.0b | 12.9x | 13.9x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 13 Nov 2022 | US$138.4b | US$170.7b | US$10.0b | 13x | 13.8x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 11 Oct 2022 | US$125.1b | US$166.6b | US$8.5b | 12.6x | 14.7x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 08 Sep 2022 | US$142.6b | US$166.6b | US$8.5b | 13.7x | 16.8x | 0.9x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
16.8x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the American Packaging industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 33.3x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 23.2x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 0.97x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Packaging industry have declined 16% per year over the last three years,
- Revenues have also declined 2.5% per year.
- This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Materials industry?
| US Market | 0.46% | |
| Materials | 0.70% | |
| Packaging | 0.64% | |
| Paper Packaging | 1.08% | |
| Metal and Glass Containers | -0.47% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Paper Packaging industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 26.0x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 22.5%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 25.9% per year.
- Investors are most pessimistic about the Metal and Glass Containers industry, although it looks like investor sentiment has improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average of 21.5x.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Paper Packaging industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 23% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings decline of 26% per year.
- In contrast, the Metal and Glass Containers industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 16% per year over the next few years.
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$47.36 | 3.1% +US$744.6m | -0.1% | PE70.1x | |
| PKG Packaging Corporation of America | US$217.96 | 2.7% +US$512.1m | 4.0% | PE21.7x | |
| AMCR Amcor | US$8.63 | 1.2% +US$230.5m | -24.6% | PE39x | |
| IP International Paper | US$49.68 | 0.6% +US$153.1m | 2.6% | PS1.2x | |
| SLGN Silgan Holdings | US$46.92 | 1.2% +US$58.8m | -10.2% | PE16.6x |
