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U.S. Paper Products Industry Analysis
UpdatedAug 21, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies7
- 7D-5.3%
- 3M-18.8%
- 1Y-43.3%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Paper Products industry has dropped 5.3%, driven by Sylvamo declining 5.3%. However, the industry is down 43% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 32% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 22 Aug 2025 | US$2.8b | US$10.0b | -US$233,436,422.00 | 8x | -12x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 20 Jul 2025 | US$3.1b | US$9.9b | -US$153,177,343.00 | 7x | -20.5x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 17 Jun 2025 | US$3.2b | US$9.9b | -US$153,177,343.00 | 7.3x | -21x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 15 May 2025 | US$3.6b | US$9.9b | -US$153,177,343.00 | 8x | -23.2x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 12 Apr 2025 | US$3.7b | US$9.6b | -US$72,923,238.00 | 8.1x | -50.4x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 10 Mar 2025 | US$4.3b | US$9.6b | -US$72,923,238.00 | 9x | -58.9x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 05 Feb 2025 | US$4.8b | US$10.3b | US$94.2m | 32.4x | 51x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 03 Jan 2025 | US$4.8b | US$10.3b | US$94.2m | 30.3x | 51.2x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 01 Dec 2024 | US$5.4b | US$10.3b | US$94.2m | 34.5x | 57.1x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 29 Oct 2024 | US$4.5b | US$9.2b | US$1.1m | 12.4x | 3984.3x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 26 Sep 2024 | US$4.5b | US$9.2b | US$1.1m | 12.6x | 4006.3x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 24 Aug 2024 | US$4.2b | US$9.2b | US$1.1m | 13.2x | 3745x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 22 Jul 2024 | US$4.4b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 11.4x | -145x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 19 Jun 2024 | US$4.4b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 11.4x | -145.2x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 17 May 2024 | US$4.5b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 11.5x | -150.1x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 14 Apr 2024 | US$3.8b | US$9.3b | US$30.6m | 7.9x | 125.6x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 12 Mar 2024 | US$4.0b | US$9.3b | US$22.7m | 8.3x | 178x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 08 Feb 2024 | US$3.0b | US$9.4b | US$119.9m | 6.5x | 25.2x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 06 Jan 2024 | US$5.5b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 6.8x | 10.6x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 04 Dec 2023 | US$5.7b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 7.2x | 11x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 01 Nov 2023 | US$5.2b | US$14.5b | US$631.4m | 5.4x | 8.3x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 29 Sep 2023 | US$5.3b | US$14.5b | US$615.4m | 5.4x | 8.7x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 27 Aug 2023 | US$5.2b | US$14.5b | US$615.4m | 4.9x | 8.5x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 25 Jul 2023 | US$5.5b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 4.8x | 6.5x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 22 Jun 2023 | US$5.2b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 4.6x | 6.2x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 20 May 2023 | US$5.3b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 4.7x | 6.3x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 17 Apr 2023 | US$5.5b | US$14.5b | US$815.7m | 4.9x | 6.7x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 15 Mar 2023 | US$5.6b | US$14.5b | US$831.7m | 5x | 6.8x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 10 Feb 2023 | US$5.9b | US$14.9b | US$969.5m | 4.7x | 6.1x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 08 Jan 2023 | US$5.9b | US$14.9b | US$969.5m | 4.8x | 6.1x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 06 Dec 2022 | US$6.3b | US$14.9b | US$969.5m | 5.1x | 6.5x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 03 Nov 2022 | US$5.8b | US$14.4b | US$973.2m | 3.8x | 5.9x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 01 Oct 2022 | US$5.2b | US$14.3b | US$957.0m | 3.7x | 5.4x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 29 Aug 2022 | US$6.2b | US$14.3b | US$957.0m | 3.8x | 6.5x | 0.4x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
6.5x
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 0.41x.
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 | -1.48% | |
| Materials | -1.54% | |
| Paper and Forestry Products | -8.40% | |
| Paper Products | -5.27% | |
| Forestry Products | -9.61% | |
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$3.23 | 5.9% +US$12.0m | -47.3% | PS0.1x |
