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U.S. Paper Products Industry Analysis
UpdatedJan 14, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies8
- 7D7.4%
- 3M22.7%
- 1Y-33.2%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Paper Products industry has risen 7.4%, driven by gains from Sylvamo of 10%. In the past year, the industry is down 33%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 37% per annum.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 14 Jan 2026 | US$3.0b | US$10.2b | -US$238,230,723.00 | 11.5x | -12.7x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 12 Dec 2025 | US$2.9b | US$10.2b | -US$238,230,723.00 | 10.9x | -12.4x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 09 Nov 2025 | US$2.4b | US$9.9b | -US$377,756,422.00 | 9.4x | -6.4x | 0.2x |
| Tue, 07 Oct 2025 | US$2.7b | US$10.0b | -US$233,436,422.00 | 8x | -11.8x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 04 Sep 2025 | US$2.8b | US$10.0b | -US$233,436,422.00 | 8.2x | -12.1x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 02 Aug 2025 | US$2.9b | US$9.9b | -US$126,562,343.00 | 6.4x | -22.9x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 30 Jun 2025 | US$3.2b | US$9.9b | -US$153,177,343.00 | 7.2x | -20.9x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 28 May 2025 | US$3.3b | US$9.9b | -US$153,177,343.00 | 7.9x | -21.8x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 25 Apr 2025 | US$3.6b | US$9.6b | -US$72,984,094.00 | 8.1x | -49.3x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 23 Mar 2025 | US$4.1b | US$9.6b | -US$72,923,238.00 | 8.8x | -56.8x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 18 Feb 2025 | US$4.6b | US$9.6b | -US$287,046,238.00 | 9.7x | -16.1x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 16 Jan 2025 | US$4.8b | US$10.3b | US$94.2m | 30x | 50.6x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 14 Dec 2024 | US$5.2b | US$10.3b | US$94.2m | 32x | 55.3x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 11 Nov 2024 | US$5.5b | US$10.2b | US$57.2m | 32.4x | 96.2x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 09 Oct 2024 | US$4.4b | US$9.2b | US$1.1m | 12.1x | 3917.5x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 06 Sep 2024 | US$4.0b | US$9.2b | US$1.1m | 12.2x | 3611.8x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 04 Aug 2024 | US$4.2b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 11.5x | -140.7x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 02 Jul 2024 | US$4.3b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 10.8x | -141.7x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 30 May 2024 | US$4.5b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 11.5x | -150.7x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 27 Apr 2024 | US$4.0b | US$9.3b | US$30.6m | 8.3x | 131.5x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 25 Mar 2024 | US$3.9b | US$9.3b | US$22.7m | 8.2x | 173.1x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 21 Feb 2024 | US$3.5b | US$9.3b | -US$26,331,889.00 | 7.9x | -132.4x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 19 Jan 2024 | US$5.4b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 6.7x | 10.4x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 17 Dec 2023 | US$5.4b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 6.7x | 10.5x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 14 Nov 2023 | US$5.4b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 6.7x | 10.5x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 12 Oct 2023 | US$5.2b | US$14.5b | US$615.4m | 5.1x | 8.5x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 09 Sep 2023 | US$5.1b | US$14.5b | US$615.4m | 5x | 8.4x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 07 Aug 2023 | US$5.6b | US$14.5b | US$651.4m | 5.5x | 8.6x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 05 Jul 2023 | US$5.2b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 4.5x | 6.2x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 02 Jun 2023 | US$5.1b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 4.4x | 6x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 30 Apr 2023 | US$5.6b | US$14.5b | US$815.7m | 4.9x | 6.9x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 28 Mar 2023 | US$5.5b | US$14.5b | US$815.7m | 4.9x | 6.8x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 23 Feb 2023 | US$5.7b | US$14.5b | US$831.7m | 4.9x | 6.8x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 21 Jan 2023 | US$5.8b | US$14.9b | US$969.5m | 4.6x | 5.9x | 0.4x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
5.9x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are pessimistic on the American Paper Products industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.39x.
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 12% per year, which is driving profits down.
Industry Comparison
How does U.S. Paper Products compare with similar industries?
| US Market | 0.24% | |
| Materials | 3.16% | |
| Paper and Forestry Products | 7.30% | |
| Paper Products | 7.37% | |
| Forestry Products | 7.26% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLVM Sylvamo | US$52.28 | 10.0% +US$187.7m | -33.4% | PE11.5x | |
| CLW Clearwater Paper | US$20.51 | 9.3% +US$28.1m | -28.0% | PS0.2x | |
| MERC Mercer International | US$2.59 | 14.6% +US$22.1m | -59.7% | PS0.09x |