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U.S. Paper Products Industry Analysis
UpdatedJan 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies7
- 7D6.5%
- 3M19.2%
- 1Y-33.3%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Paper Products industry has risen 6.5%, driven by gains from Sylvamo of 5.4%. In the past year, the industry is down 33%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 37% 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, 13 Jan 2026 | US$3.0b | US$10.2b | -US$238,230,723.00 | 11.1x | -12.7x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 11 Dec 2025 | US$2.9b | US$10.2b | -US$238,230,723.00 | 11x | -12.3x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 08 Nov 2025 | US$2.5b | US$10.0b | -US$339,756,422.00 | 8x | -7.3x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 06 Oct 2025 | US$2.7b | US$10.0b | -US$233,436,422.00 | 8.3x | -11.8x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 03 Sep 2025 | US$2.9b | US$10.0b | -US$233,436,422.00 | 8.4x | -12.3x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 01 Aug 2025 | US$3.0b | US$10.0b | -US$108,077,343.00 | 6.6x | -27.9x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 29 Jun 2025 | US$3.2b | US$9.9b | -US$153,177,343.00 | 7.2x | -20.9x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 27 May 2025 | US$3.3b | US$9.9b | -US$153,177,343.00 | 7.7x | -21.8x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 24 Apr 2025 | US$3.6b | US$9.6b | -US$72,984,094.00 | 8x | -49.7x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 22 Mar 2025 | US$4.2b | US$9.6b | -US$72,923,238.00 | 8.8x | -57.4x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 17 Feb 2025 | US$4.6b | US$9.6b | -US$287,046,238.00 | 9.7x | -16.1x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 15 Jan 2025 | US$4.8b | US$10.3b | US$94.2m | 30.3x | 50.6x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 13 Dec 2024 | US$5.2b | US$10.3b | US$94.2m | 32.3x | 55.7x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 10 Nov 2024 | US$5.5b | US$10.2b | US$57.2m | 32.4x | 96.2x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 08 Oct 2024 | US$4.4b | US$9.2b | US$1.1m | 12x | 3917.5x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 05 Sep 2024 | US$4.1b | US$9.2b | US$1.1m | 12.3x | 3681.7x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 03 Aug 2024 | US$4.4b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 11.5x | -146.2x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 01 Jul 2024 | US$4.3b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 11.1x | -141.7x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 29 May 2024 | US$4.6b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 11.7x | -152.7x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 26 Apr 2024 | US$4.0b | US$9.3b | US$30.6m | 8.1x | 129.8x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 24 Mar 2024 | US$3.9b | US$9.3b | US$22.7m | 8.2x | 173.1x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 20 Feb 2024 | US$3.5b | US$9.3b | -US$26,331,889.00 | 8x | -134.7x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 18 Jan 2024 | US$5.4b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 6.6x | 10.4x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 16 Dec 2023 | US$5.4b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 6.7x | 10.5x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 13 Nov 2023 | US$5.4b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 6.7x | 10.5x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 11 Oct 2023 | US$5.2b | US$14.5b | US$615.4m | 5.2x | 8.5x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 08 Sep 2023 | US$5.1b | US$14.5b | US$615.4m | 4.9x | 8.4x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 06 Aug 2023 | US$5.6b | US$14.5b | US$651.4m | 5.5x | 8.6x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 04 Jul 2023 | US$5.2b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 4.5x | 6.2x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 01 Jun 2023 | US$5.1b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 4.5x | 6.1x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 29 Apr 2023 | US$5.6b | US$14.5b | US$815.7m | 4.9x | 6.9x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 27 Mar 2023 | US$5.5b | US$14.5b | US$815.7m | 4.9x | 6.7x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 22 Feb 2023 | US$5.6b | US$14.5b | US$831.7m | 4.9x | 6.8x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 20 Jan 2023 | US$5.7b | US$14.9b | US$969.5m | 4.6x | 5.9x | 0.4x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
5.9x
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 12% per year, which is driving profits down.
Industry Comparison
How does U.S. Paper Products compare with similar industries?
| US Market | 1.24% | |
| Materials | 5.07% | |
| Paper and Forestry Products | 10.53% | |
| Paper Products | 6.46% | |
| Forestry Products | 12.54% | |
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$50.60 | 5.6% +US$105.3m | -35.0% | PE11.1x | |
| CLW Clearwater Paper | US$20.44 | 11.6% +US$34.2m | -29.2% | PS0.2x | |
| MERC Mercer International | US$2.55 | 19.2% +US$27.4m | -60.2% | PS0.09x | |
| MAGN Magnera | US$14.73 | 1.2% +US$6.1m | -18.7% | PS0.2x |