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U.S. Paper Products Industry Analysis
UpdatedFeb 10, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies8
- 7D5.9%
- 3M15.4%
- 1Y-36.6%
- YTDn/a
In the last week, the Paper Products industry is up 4.5%, with Sylvamo up 6.5%. In the same time, Mercer International was down 6.7%. In the past year, the industry is down 38%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 37% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 10 Feb 2026 | US$2.9b | US$10.3b | -US$212,230,723.00 | 11.3x | -13.8x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 08 Jan 2026 | US$2.9b | US$10.2b | -US$238,230,723.00 | 10.3x | -12.1x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 06 Dec 2025 | US$2.8b | US$10.2b | -US$238,230,723.00 | 10.7x | -11.7x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 03 Nov 2025 | US$2.4b | US$10.1b | -US$276,536,422.00 | 7.5x | -8.6x | 0.2x |
| Wed, 01 Oct 2025 | US$2.7b | US$10.0b | -US$233,436,422.00 | 8.2x | -11.5x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 29 Aug 2025 | US$2.8b | US$10.0b | -US$233,436,422.00 | 8.5x | -12.1x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 27 Jul 2025 | US$3.3b | US$9.9b | -US$153,177,343.00 | 7.1x | -21.3x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 24 Jun 2025 | US$3.2b | US$9.9b | -US$153,177,343.00 | 7.2x | -20.7x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 22 May 2025 | US$3.6b | US$9.9b | -US$153,177,343.00 | 8x | -23.2x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 19 Apr 2025 | US$3.7b | US$9.6b | -US$72,984,094.00 | 8.2x | -50.9x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 17 Mar 2025 | US$4.1b | US$9.6b | -US$72,923,238.00 | 8.8x | -56.8x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 12 Feb 2025 | US$4.8b | US$10.5b | -US$132,846,238.00 | 128.3x | -36.3x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 10 Jan 2025 | US$4.8b | US$10.3b | US$94.2m | 31.5x | 50.5x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 08 Dec 2024 | US$5.3b | US$10.3b | US$94.2m | 33.3x | 56.2x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 05 Nov 2024 | US$4.4b | US$9.2b | US$9.2m | 12.1x | 481.6x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 03 Oct 2024 | US$4.5b | US$9.2b | US$1.1m | 12.4x | 4053x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 31 Aug 2024 | US$4.2b | US$9.2b | US$1.1m | 13x | 3783.9x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 29 Jul 2024 | US$4.6b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 12.4x | -154.1x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 26 Jun 2024 | US$4.3b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 11.1x | -142.1x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 24 May 2024 | US$4.5b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 11.5x | -148.6x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 21 Apr 2024 | US$3.8b | US$9.3b | US$30.6m | 7.9x | 124x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 19 Mar 2024 | US$3.7b | US$9.3b | US$22.7m | 7.7x | 162.8x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 15 Feb 2024 | US$3.0b | US$9.4b | US$119.9m | 6.5x | 25.4x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 13 Jan 2024 | US$5.5b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 6.7x | 10.6x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 11 Dec 2023 | US$5.6b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 7.1x | 10.9x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 08 Nov 2023 | US$5.4b | US$14.4b | US$568.3m | 5.5x | 9.5x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 06 Oct 2023 | US$5.2b | US$14.5b | US$615.4m | 5.1x | 8.5x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 03 Sep 2023 | US$5.3b | US$14.5b | US$615.4m | 5.2x | 8.7x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 01 Aug 2023 | US$5.6b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 5.1x | 6.7x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 29 Jun 2023 | US$5.0b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 4.2x | 6x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 27 May 2023 | US$5.2b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 4.6x | 6.2x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 24 Apr 2023 | US$5.5b | US$14.5b | US$815.7m | 4.9x | 6.8x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 22 Mar 2023 | US$5.6b | US$14.5b | US$831.7m | 4.9x | 6.7x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 17 Feb 2023 | US$5.7b | US$14.4b | US$909.1m | 4.9x | 6.3x | 0.4x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
6.3x
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 11% per year, which is driving profits down.
Industry Comparison
How does U.S. Paper Products compare with similar industries?
| US Market | 0.33% | |
| Materials | 5.23% | |
| Paper and Forestry Products | 12.85% | |
| Paper Products | 5.91% | |
| Forestry Products | 16.13% | |
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$51.65 | 6.5% +US$123.8m | -32.5% | PE11.3x | |
| MAGN Magnera | US$14.58 | 8.0% +US$38.7m | -32.4% | PS0.2x | |
| CLW Clearwater Paper | US$17.75 | 2.2% +US$6.3m | -42.6% | PS0.2x |
