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U.S. Paper Products Industry Analysis

UpdatedNov 14, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies7
  • 7D2.3%
  • 3M-9.4%
  • 1Y-48.3%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Paper Products industry has risen 2.3%, driven by gains from Sylvamo of 4.1%. Meanwhile, Mercer International actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 8.7% in the last week. In the past year, the industry is down 48%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 33% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Paper Products Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 17 Nov 2025US$2.6bUS$9.9b-US$377,756,422.0010.2x-6.9x0.3x
Wed, 15 Oct 2025US$2.6bUS$10.0b-US$233,436,422.007.9x-11x0.3x
Fri, 12 Sep 2025US$2.7bUS$10.0b-US$233,436,422.008.1x-11.6x0.3x
Sun, 10 Aug 2025US$2.7bUS$10.1b-US$231,562,343.007.5x-11.5x0.3x
Tue, 08 Jul 2025US$3.4bUS$9.9b-US$153,177,343.007.3x-22x0.3x
Thu, 05 Jun 2025US$3.3bUS$9.9b-US$153,177,343.007.6x-21.7x0.3x
Sat, 03 May 2025US$3.6bUS$9.7b-US$82,420,094.008.1x-44.1x0.4x
Mon, 31 Mar 2025US$4.2bUS$9.6b-US$72,923,238.009x-57.4x0.4x
Wed, 26 Feb 2025US$4.5bUS$9.6b-US$72,923,238.009.3x-61.8x0.5x
Fri, 24 Jan 2025US$4.9bUS$10.3bUS$94.2m28.9x52x0.5x
Sun, 22 Dec 2024US$4.9bUS$10.3bUS$94.2m30x51.8x0.5x
Tue, 19 Nov 2024US$5.0bUS$10.3bUS$94.2m30.9x52.6x0.5x
Thu, 17 Oct 2024US$4.6bUS$9.2bUS$1.1m12.7x4067.5x0.5x
Sat, 14 Sep 2024US$4.1bUS$9.2bUS$1.1m12.1x3640.7x0.4x
Mon, 12 Aug 2024US$4.2bUS$9.2b-US$55,406.0012.6x-75681.9x0.5x
Wed, 10 Jul 2024US$4.1bUS$9.2b-US$30,111,406.0010.7x-137.8x0.5x
Fri, 07 Jun 2024US$4.5bUS$9.2b-US$30,111,406.0011.6x-148.8x0.5x
Sun, 05 May 2024US$4.2bUS$9.2bUS$24.0m9.1x176.5x0.5x
Tue, 02 Apr 2024US$4.0bUS$9.3bUS$30.6m8.4x131.5x0.4x
Thu, 29 Feb 2024US$3.8bUS$9.3bUS$22.7m7.9x165.5x0.4x
Sat, 27 Jan 2024US$5.5bUS$14.3bUS$517.2m6.7x10.6x0.4x
Mon, 25 Dec 2023US$5.6bUS$14.3bUS$517.2m7.2x10.9x0.4x
Wed, 22 Nov 2023US$5.5bUS$14.3bUS$517.2m6.8x10.6x0.4x
Fri, 20 Oct 2023US$5.3bUS$14.5bUS$615.4m5.3x8.6x0.4x
Sun, 17 Sep 2023US$5.3bUS$14.5bUS$615.4m5.2x8.6x0.4x
Tue, 15 Aug 2023US$5.1bUS$14.5bUS$615.4m4.9x8.3x0.4x
Thu, 13 Jul 2023US$5.4bUS$14.6bUS$840.2m4.9x6.5x0.4x
Sat, 10 Jun 2023US$5.4bUS$14.6bUS$840.2m4.9x6.4x0.4x
Mon, 08 May 2023US$5.5bUS$14.4bUS$798.5m5.2x6.8x0.4x
Wed, 05 Apr 2023US$5.4bUS$14.5bUS$815.7m4.8x6.6x0.4x
Fri, 03 Mar 2023US$5.8bUS$14.5bUS$831.7m5.1x7x0.4x
Sun, 29 Jan 2023US$5.9bUS$14.9bUS$969.5m4.6x6.1x0.4x
Tue, 27 Dec 2022US$5.9bUS$14.9bUS$969.5m4.8x6.1x0.4x
Thu, 24 Nov 2022US$6.3bUS$14.9bUS$969.5m5x6.4x0.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

6.4x


Total Market Cap: US$6.3bTotal Earnings: US$969.5mTotal Revenue: US$14.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Paper Products Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 75.2x202320242025
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 0.40x.
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 13% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Paper Products compare with similar industries?

US Market-0.39%
Materials0.78%
Paper and Forestry Products-2.01%
Paper Products2.35%
Forestry Products-3.94%
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?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
SLVM SylvamoUS$44.854.7%
+US$78.9m
-47.6%PE9.8x
CLW Clearwater PaperUS$18.272.2%
+US$6.4m
-26.4%PS0.2x

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