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U.S. Paper Products Industry Analysis
UpdatedFeb 24, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies7
- 7D-9.5%
- 3M-4.8%
- 1Y-34.9%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Paper Products industry has dropped 9.5%, driven by a pullback from Sylvamo of 9.4%. In contrast, Mercer International has gained 11%. However, the industry is down 35% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 45% 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, 24 Feb 2026 | US$2.7b | US$8.3b | -US$64,948,723.00 | 13.9x | -41.1x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 22 Jan 2026 | US$2.9b | US$10.2b | -US$238,230,723.00 | 11.2x | -12.3x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 20 Dec 2025 | US$3.0b | US$10.2b | -US$238,230,723.00 | 10.9x | -12.5x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 17 Nov 2025 | US$2.5b | US$9.9b | -US$377,230,723.00 | 9.8x | -6.6x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 15 Oct 2025 | US$2.6b | US$10.0b | -US$233,436,422.00 | 7.9x | -11x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 12 Sep 2025 | US$2.7b | US$10.0b | -US$233,436,422.00 | 8.1x | -11.6x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 10 Aug 2025 | US$2.7b | US$10.1b | -US$231,562,343.00 | 7.5x | -11.5x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 08 Jul 2025 | US$3.4b | US$9.9b | -US$153,177,343.00 | 7.3x | -22x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 05 Jun 2025 | US$3.3b | US$9.9b | -US$153,177,343.00 | 7.6x | -21.7x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 03 May 2025 | US$3.6b | US$9.7b | -US$82,420,094.00 | 8.1x | -44.1x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 31 Mar 2025 | US$4.2b | US$9.6b | -US$72,923,238.00 | 9x | -57.4x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 26 Feb 2025 | US$4.5b | US$9.6b | -US$72,923,238.00 | 9.3x | -61.8x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 24 Jan 2025 | US$4.9b | US$10.3b | US$94.2m | 28.9x | 52x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 22 Dec 2024 | US$4.9b | US$10.3b | US$94.2m | 30x | 51.8x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 19 Nov 2024 | US$5.0b | US$10.3b | US$94.2m | 30.9x | 52.6x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 17 Oct 2024 | US$4.6b | US$9.2b | US$1.1m | 12.7x | 4067.5x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 14 Sep 2024 | US$4.1b | US$9.2b | US$1.1m | 12.1x | 3640.7x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 12 Aug 2024 | US$4.2b | US$9.2b | -US$55,406.00 | 12.6x | -75681.9x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 10 Jul 2024 | US$4.1b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 10.7x | -137.8x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 07 Jun 2024 | US$4.5b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 11.6x | -148.8x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 05 May 2024 | US$4.2b | US$9.2b | US$24.0m | 9.1x | 176.5x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 02 Apr 2024 | US$4.0b | US$9.3b | US$30.6m | 8.4x | 131.5x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 29 Feb 2024 | US$3.8b | US$9.3b | US$22.7m | 7.9x | 165.5x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 27 Jan 2024 | US$5.5b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 6.7x | 10.6x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 25 Dec 2023 | US$5.6b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 7.2x | 10.9x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 22 Nov 2023 | US$5.5b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 6.8x | 10.6x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 20 Oct 2023 | US$5.3b | US$14.5b | US$615.4m | 5.3x | 8.6x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 17 Sep 2023 | US$5.3b | US$14.5b | US$615.4m | 5.2x | 8.6x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 15 Aug 2023 | US$5.1b | US$14.5b | US$615.4m | 4.9x | 8.3x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 13 Jul 2023 | US$5.4b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 4.9x | 6.5x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 10 Jun 2023 | US$5.4b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 4.9x | 6.4x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 08 May 2023 | US$5.5b | US$14.4b | US$798.5m | 5.2x | 6.8x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 05 Apr 2023 | US$5.4b | US$14.5b | US$815.7m | 4.8x | 6.6x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 03 Mar 2023 | US$5.8b | US$14.5b | US$831.7m | 5.1x | 7x | 0.4x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
7x
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 17% per year, which is driving profits down.
Industry Comparison
How does U.S. Paper Products compare with similar industries?
| US Market | -0.35% | |
| Materials | 0.95% | |
| Paper and Forestry Products | -11.90% | |
| Paper Products | -9.51% | |
| Forestry Products | -12.97% | |
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$1.97 | 10.7% +US$12.7m | -75.1% | PS0.07x |