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U.S. Forestry Products Industry Analysis
UpdatedSep 18, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies6
- 7D-5.2%
- 3M3.3%
- 1Y-11.0%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Forestry Products industry has dropped 5.2%, driven by Louisiana-Pacific declining 5.3%. Meanwhile, Nature Wood Group actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 22% in the last week. Overall the industry is down 11% in 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 15% per annum.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the U.S. Forestry Products Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 18 Sep 2025 | US$6.6b | US$2.9b | US$289.3m | 68.4x | 22.7x | 2.3x |
| Sat, 16 Aug 2025 | US$7.0b | US$2.9b | US$289.3m | 23.3x | 24.2x | 2.4x |
| Mon, 14 Jul 2025 | US$6.5b | US$3.0b | US$394.3m | 16x | 16.5x | 2.2x |
| Wed, 11 Jun 2025 | US$6.5b | US$3.0b | US$394.3m | 15.7x | 16.4x | 2.2x |
| Fri, 09 May 2025 | US$6.3b | US$3.0b | US$394.3m | 15.6x | 15.9x | 2.1x |
| Sun, 06 Apr 2025 | US$6.0b | US$3.0b | US$408.8m | 14.3x | 14.7x | 2x |
| Tue, 04 Mar 2025 | US$7.0b | US$3.0b | US$408.8m | 16.3x | 17.1x | 2.4x |
| Thu, 30 Jan 2025 | US$8.1b | US$2.9b | US$405.8m | 19.3x | 19.9x | 2.7x |
| Sat, 28 Dec 2024 | US$7.4b | US$2.9b | US$405.8m | 17.4x | 18.2x | 2.5x |
| Mon, 25 Nov 2024 | US$8.2b | US$2.9b | US$405.1m | 19.5x | 20.2x | 2.8x |
| Wed, 23 Oct 2024 | US$7.3b | US$3.0b | US$432.1m | 15.8x | 16.8x | 2.5x |
| Fri, 20 Sep 2024 | US$7.2b | US$3.0b | US$432.1m | 16.5x | 16.6x | 2.4x |
| Sun, 18 Aug 2024 | US$6.6b | US$3.0b | US$432.1m | 14.9x | 15.4x | 2.3x |
| Tue, 16 Jul 2024 | US$6.2b | US$2.7b | US$253.1m | 23.4x | 24.5x | 2.3x |
| Thu, 13 Jun 2024 | US$6.6b | US$2.7b | US$253.1m | 25.3x | 26.2x | 2.4x |
| Sat, 11 May 2024 | US$6.3b | US$2.7b | US$253.1m | 23.6x | 24.8x | 2.3x |
| Mon, 08 Apr 2024 | US$6.1b | US$2.6b | US$178.0m | 14502.5x | 34x | 2.3x |
| Wed, 06 Mar 2024 | US$5.8b | US$2.6b | US$178.0m | 18259.1x | 32.4x | 2.2x |
| Fri, 02 Feb 2024 | US$5.0b | US$2.7b | US$109.0m | 8422.6x | 46.3x | 1.9x |
| Sun, 31 Dec 2023 | US$5.3b | US$2.7b | US$109.0m | 7801.3x | 48.2x | 2x |
| Tue, 28 Nov 2023 | US$4.6b | US$2.7b | US$113.8m | 39.5x | 40.6x | 1.7x |
| Thu, 26 Oct 2023 | US$3.9b | US$2.8b | US$124.8m | 33.1x | 31x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 23 Sep 2023 | US$4.1b | US$2.8b | US$124.8m | 30x | 33.2x | 1.5x |
| Mon, 21 Aug 2023 | US$4.3b | US$2.8b | US$120.0m | 35.6x | 35.7x | 1.6x |
| Wed, 19 Jul 2023 | US$5.6b | US$3.3b | US$487.0m | 11.5x | 11.5x | 1.7x |
| Fri, 16 Jun 2023 | US$4.5b | US$3.3b | US$487.0m | 9.4x | 9.3x | 1.4x |
| Sun, 14 May 2023 | US$4.5b | US$3.3b | US$487.0m | 9.3x | 9.3x | 1.4x |
| Tue, 11 Apr 2023 | US$4.0b | US$3.9b | US$888.0m | 4.5x | 4.5x | 1x |
| Thu, 09 Mar 2023 | US$4.2b | US$3.9b | US$888.0m | 4.7x | 4.7x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 04 Feb 2023 | US$5.1b | US$4.6b | US$1.1b | 4.4x | 4.5x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 02 Jan 2023 | US$4.3b | US$4.6b | US$1.1b | 3.7x | 3.7x | 0.9x |
| Wed, 30 Nov 2022 | US$4.4b | US$4.6b | US$1.1b | 3.9x | 3.9x | 1x |
| Fri, 28 Oct 2022 | US$4.3b | US$4.8b | US$1.3b | 3.2x | 3.2x | 0.9x |
| Sun, 25 Sep 2022 | US$3.7b | US$4.8b | US$1.3b | 2.7x | 2.7x | 0.8x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
2.7x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the American Forest Products industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 22.7x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 19.9x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.9x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Forest Products industry have declined 40% per year over the last three years,
- Revenues have also declined 15% per year.
- This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.
Industry Comparison
How does U.S. Forestry Products compare with similar industries?
| US Market | 1.17% | |
| Materials | 0.31% | |
| Paper and Forestry Products | -3.15% | |
| Forestry Products | -5.22% | |
| Paper Products | 2.06% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NWGL Nature Wood Group | US$1.59 | 22.3% +US$4.8m | 6.7% | PS1.2x |