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U.S. Paper Products Industry Analysis
UpdatedFeb 21, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies7
- 7D-2.8%
- 3M-14.2%
- 1Y9.0%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Paper Products industry has dropped 2.3%, driven by declines in Clearwater Paper and Magnera of 2.5% and 1.4%, respectively. In the past year, the industry has gained 15%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 21% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the U.S. Paper Products Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Feb 2025 | US$4.6b | US$9.6b | -US$287,046,238.00 | 9.4x | -16x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 19 Jan 2025 | US$4.8b | US$10.3b | US$94.2m | 30.4x | 50.8x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 17 Dec 2024 | US$5.1b | US$10.3b | US$94.2m | 31.7x | 54.3x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 14 Nov 2024 | US$5.2b | US$10.2b | US$94.2m | 31x | 55x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 12 Oct 2024 | US$4.4b | US$9.2b | US$1.1m | 12.4x | 3902x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 09 Sep 2024 | US$4.0b | US$9.2b | US$1.1m | 12.1x | 3587.7x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 07 Aug 2024 | US$4.0b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 11x | -134x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 05 Jul 2024 | US$4.3b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 11x | -141.2x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 02 Jun 2024 | US$4.5b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 11.8x | -150.5x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 30 Apr 2024 | US$4.0b | US$9.3b | US$30.6m | 8.3x | 131.5x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 28 Mar 2024 | US$4.0b | US$9.3b | US$22.7m | 8.4x | 178.3x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 24 Feb 2024 | US$3.6b | US$9.3b | US$22.7m | 7.4x | 157.4x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 22 Jan 2024 | US$5.4b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 6.7x | 10.5x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 20 Dec 2023 | US$5.6b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 7.1x | 10.9x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 17 Nov 2023 | US$5.5b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 6.9x | 10.7x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 15 Oct 2023 | US$5.3b | US$14.5b | US$615.4m | 5.3x | 8.6x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 12 Sep 2023 | US$5.2b | US$14.5b | US$615.4m | 5x | 8.4x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 10 Aug 2023 | US$5.2b | US$14.5b | US$651.4m | 4.7x | 8x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 08 Jul 2023 | US$5.2b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 4.6x | 6.2x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 05 Jun 2023 | US$5.2b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 4.6x | 6.2x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 03 May 2023 | US$5.5b | US$14.5b | US$815.7m | 4.8x | 6.8x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 31 Mar 2023 | US$5.5b | US$14.5b | US$815.7m | 4.9x | 6.7x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 26 Feb 2023 | US$5.8b | US$14.5b | US$831.7m | 5x | 7x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 24 Jan 2023 | US$5.8b | US$14.9b | US$969.5m | 4.6x | 6x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 22 Dec 2022 | US$5.9b | US$14.9b | US$969.5m | 4.8x | 6.1x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 19 Nov 2022 | US$6.1b | US$14.9b | US$969.5m | 4.8x | 6.3x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 17 Oct 2022 | US$5.7b | US$14.3b | US$957.0m | 3.8x | 5.9x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 14 Sep 2022 | US$5.7b | US$14.3b | US$957.0m | 3.7x | 6x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 12 Aug 2022 | US$6.0b | US$14.0b | US$921.0m | 3.8x | 6.5x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 10 Jul 2022 | US$5.2b | US$13.7b | US$820.4m | 3.7x | 6.3x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 07 Jun 2022 | US$6.2b | US$13.7b | US$820.4m | 5.1x | 7.5x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 05 May 2022 | US$6.6b | US$14.9b | US$812.0m | 5.9x | 8.1x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 02 Apr 2022 | US$6.8b | US$15.7b | US$838.2m | 7.8x | 8.1x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 28 Feb 2022 | US$9.7b | US$19.7b | US$821.3m | 5.2x | 11.9x | 0.5x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
11.9x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the American Paper Products industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.42x.
Past Earnings Growth
- Total earnings for the Paper Products industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
- Revenues have also declined 21% per year, which is driving profits down.
Industry Comparison
How does U.S. Paper Products compare with similar industries?
| US Market | -0.41% | |
| Materials | -0.71% | |
| Paper and Forestry Products | -7.40% | |
| Paper Products | -2.82% | |
| Forestry Products | -10.12% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERC Mercer International | US$6.58 | 1.1% +US$4.7m | -22.3% | PS0.2x |