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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
Over the last 7 days, the Paper Products industry has risen 4.5%, driven by gains in Sylvamo and Magnera of 3.7% and 14%, respectively. Meanwhile, Mercer International actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 17% in the last week. However, the industry is down 38% over the past year. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 09 Feb 2026 | US$2.9b | US$10.3b | -US$212,230,723.00 | 11.1x | -13.8x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 07 Jan 2026 | US$2.8b | US$10.2b | -US$238,230,723.00 | 10.4x | -12x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 05 Dec 2025 | US$2.8b | US$10.2b | -US$238,230,723.00 | 10.5x | -11.8x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 02 Nov 2025 | US$2.4b | US$10.1b | -US$276,536,422.00 | 7.5x | -8.6x | 0.2x |
| Tue, 30 Sep 2025 | US$2.7b | US$10.0b | -US$233,436,422.00 | 8x | -11.4x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 28 Aug 2025 | US$2.8b | US$10.0b | -US$233,436,422.00 | 8.4x | -12.1x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 26 Jul 2025 | US$3.2b | US$9.9b | -US$153,177,343.00 | 7.1x | -21x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 23 Jun 2025 | US$3.1b | US$9.9b | -US$153,177,343.00 | 7.1x | -20.6x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 21 May 2025 | US$3.5b | US$9.9b | -US$153,177,343.00 | 8.2x | -22.9x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 18 Apr 2025 | US$3.7b | US$9.6b | -US$72,984,094.00 | 8.2x | -50.5x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 16 Mar 2025 | US$4.1b | US$9.6b | -US$72,923,238.00 | 8.8x | -56.8x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 11 Feb 2025 | US$4.8b | US$10.5b | -US$132,846,238.00 | 133.8x | -36.3x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 09 Jan 2025 | US$4.7b | US$10.3b | US$94.2m | 31.5x | 50x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 07 Dec 2024 | US$5.2b | US$10.3b | US$94.2m | 33.3x | 55.3x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 04 Nov 2024 | US$4.4b | US$9.2b | US$9.2m | 12.2x | 481.6x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 02 Oct 2024 | US$4.5b | US$9.2b | US$1.1m | 12.4x | 4053x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 30 Aug 2024 | US$4.2b | US$9.2b | US$1.1m | 13x | 3738.8x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 28 Jul 2024 | US$4.6b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 12.4x | -154.1x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 25 Jun 2024 | US$4.2b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 11.1x | -140.1x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 23 May 2024 | US$4.6b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 11.5x | -151.2x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 20 Apr 2024 | US$3.7b | US$9.3b | US$30.6m | 7.7x | 121.4x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 18 Mar 2024 | US$3.7b | US$9.3b | US$22.7m | 7.8x | 164x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 14 Feb 2024 | US$3.0b | US$9.4b | US$119.9m | 6.5x | 25.4x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 12 Jan 2024 | US$5.4b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 6.7x | 10.5x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 10 Dec 2023 | US$5.6b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 7.1x | 10.9x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 07 Nov 2023 | US$5.4b | US$14.4b | US$568.3m | 5.5x | 9.5x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 05 Oct 2023 | US$5.2b | US$14.5b | US$615.4m | 5.1x | 8.5x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 02 Sep 2023 | US$5.3b | US$14.5b | US$615.4m | 5.2x | 8.7x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 31 Jul 2023 | US$5.5b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 5x | 6.6x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 28 Jun 2023 | US$5.1b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 4.2x | 6.1x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 26 May 2023 | US$5.3b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 4.7x | 6.3x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 23 Apr 2023 | US$5.5b | US$14.5b | US$815.7m | 4.9x | 6.8x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 21 Mar 2023 | US$5.5b | US$14.5b | US$831.7m | 4.8x | 6.6x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 16 Feb 2023 | US$5.8b | US$14.4b | US$909.1m | 4.9x | 6.4x | 0.4x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
6.4x
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 |
