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U.S. Paper Products Industry Analysis
UpdatedFeb 08, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies8
- 7D4.5%
- 3M21.2%
- 1Y-37.5%
- YTDn/a
Sylvamo is up 3.7%, leading the way for the Paper Products industry, which has gained 4.6%. Meanwhile, Mercer International actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 17% in the last week. In contrast, the industry has lost 38% in the last 12 months. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 08 Feb 2026 | US$2.9b | US$10.3b | -US$212,230,723.00 | 11.1x | -13.8x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 06 Jan 2026 | US$2.8b | US$10.2b | -US$238,230,723.00 | 10.5x | -12x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 04 Dec 2025 | US$2.8b | US$10.2b | -US$238,230,723.00 | 10.6x | -11.7x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 01 Nov 2025 | US$2.4b | US$10.1b | -US$276,536,422.00 | 7.5x | -8.6x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 29 Sep 2025 | US$2.7b | US$10.0b | -US$233,436,422.00 | 8x | -11.4x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 27 Aug 2025 | US$2.8b | US$10.0b | -US$233,436,422.00 | 8.2x | -12.1x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 25 Jul 2025 | US$3.2b | US$9.9b | -US$153,177,343.00 | 7x | -21.2x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 22 Jun 2025 | US$3.2b | US$9.9b | -US$153,177,343.00 | 7.1x | -20.6x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 20 May 2025 | US$3.5b | US$9.9b | -US$153,177,343.00 | 8x | -22.9x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 17 Apr 2025 | US$3.7b | US$9.6b | -US$72,984,094.00 | 8x | -50.8x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 15 Mar 2025 | US$4.0b | US$9.6b | -US$72,923,238.00 | 8.8x | -55.2x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 10 Feb 2025 | US$4.8b | US$10.5b | -US$90,846,238.00 | 134.1x | -53.1x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 08 Jan 2025 | US$4.8b | US$10.3b | US$94.2m | 31.4x | 51.3x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 06 Dec 2024 | US$5.2b | US$10.3b | US$94.2m | 32x | 55.6x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 03 Nov 2024 | US$4.4b | US$9.2b | US$9.2m | 12.2x | 481.6x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 01 Oct 2024 | US$4.5b | US$9.2b | US$1.1m | 12.8x | 3995.3x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 29 Aug 2024 | US$4.2b | US$9.2b | US$1.1m | 12.8x | 3758.9x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 27 Jul 2024 | US$4.5b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 12.4x | -150.5x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 24 Jun 2024 | US$4.2b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 11x | -140.1x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 22 May 2024 | US$4.6b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 11.6x | -151.3x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 19 Apr 2024 | US$3.7b | US$9.3b | US$30.6m | 7.7x | 121.4x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 17 Mar 2024 | US$3.7b | US$9.3b | US$22.7m | 7.8x | 164x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 13 Feb 2024 | US$3.2b | US$9.4b | US$119.9m | 6.8x | 26.6x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 11 Jan 2024 | US$5.5b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 6.7x | 10.6x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 09 Dec 2023 | US$5.7b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 7.1x | 10.9x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 06 Nov 2023 | US$5.4b | US$14.4b | US$568.3m | 5.6x | 9.5x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 04 Oct 2023 | US$5.2b | US$14.5b | US$615.4m | 5.1x | 8.5x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 01 Sep 2023 | US$5.3b | US$14.5b | US$615.4m | 5.1x | 8.6x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 30 Jul 2023 | US$5.5b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 5x | 6.5x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 27 Jun 2023 | US$5.1b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 4.4x | 6.1x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 25 May 2023 | US$5.3b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 4.7x | 6.3x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 22 Apr 2023 | US$5.5b | US$14.5b | US$815.7m | 4.9x | 6.8x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 20 Mar 2023 | US$5.4b | US$14.5b | US$831.7m | 4.8x | 6.5x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 15 Feb 2023 | US$5.8b | US$14.4b | US$924.5m | 5x | 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 | -0.071% | |
| Materials | 4.13% | |
| Paper and Forestry Products | 12.03% | |
| Paper Products | 4.54% | |
| Forestry Products | 15.60% | |
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$50.74 | 3.7% +US$71.0m | -34.1% | PE11.1x | |
| MAGN Magnera | US$14.86 | 13.7% +US$64.2m | -26.2% | PS0.2x | |
| CLW Clearwater Paper | US$17.79 | 5.8% +US$15.6m | -42.5% | PS0.2x |
