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U.S. Paper Products Industry Analysis

UpdatedJul 14, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies7
  • 7D1.5%
  • 3M-4.0%
  • 1Y-22.4%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Paper Products industry has risen 1.5%, driven by gains from Magnera of 2.4%. During this same period, the Mercer International underperformed, falling 22%. In contrast, the industry has lost 22% in the last 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 55% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 14 Jul 2026US$2.3bUS$8.2b-US$78,848,723.0015.3x-29.3x0.3x
Thu, 11 Jun 2026US$2.3bUS$8.2b-US$78,848,723.0015.5x-28.9x0.3x
Sat, 09 May 2026US$2.4bUS$8.2b-US$78,848,723.0016x-30.2x0.3x
Mon, 06 Apr 2026US$2.3bUS$8.3b-US$64,948,723.0012.8x-34.7x0.3x
Wed, 04 Mar 2026US$2.5bUS$8.3b-US$64,948,723.0014.1x-38.9x0.3x
Fri, 30 Jan 2026US$2.9bUS$10.2b-US$238,230,723.0010.9x-12x0.3x
Sun, 28 Dec 2025US$2.9bUS$10.2b-US$238,230,723.0010.7x-12.2x0.3x
Tue, 25 Nov 2025US$2.6bUS$10.2b-US$238,230,723.0010x-10.9x0.3x
Thu, 23 Oct 2025US$2.6bUS$10.0b-US$233,436,422.007.9x-11x0.3x
Sat, 20 Sep 2025US$2.8bUS$10.0b-US$233,436,422.008.1x-12x0.3x
Mon, 18 Aug 2025US$2.8bUS$10.0b-US$233,436,422.008x-11.8x0.3x
Wed, 16 Jul 2025US$3.3bUS$9.9b-US$153,177,343.007.1x-21.3x0.3x
Fri, 13 Jun 2025US$3.4bUS$9.9b-US$153,177,343.007.5x-22x0.3x
Sun, 11 May 2025US$3.3bUS$9.9b-US$153,420,094.007.5x-21.8x0.3x
Tue, 08 Apr 2025US$3.7bUS$9.6b-US$72,923,238.007.8x-50.4x0.4x
Thu, 06 Mar 2025US$4.3bUS$9.6b-US$72,923,238.009.3x-59.4x0.4x
Sat, 01 Feb 2025US$5.0bUS$10.3bUS$94.2m31.4x53x0.5x
Mon, 30 Dec 2024US$4.8bUS$10.3bUS$94.2m30.8x51.5x0.5x
Wed, 27 Nov 2024US$5.5bUS$10.3bUS$94.2m32.9x58.6x0.5x
Fri, 25 Oct 2024US$4.4bUS$9.2bUS$1.1m12.7x3933.5x0.5x
Sun, 22 Sep 2024US$4.6bUS$9.2bUS$1.1m13.3x4093.4x0.5x
Tue, 20 Aug 2024US$4.2bUS$9.2bUS$1.1m12.6x3738.9x0.5x
Thu, 18 Jul 2024US$4.4bUS$9.2b-US$30,111,406.0011.5x-146.1x0.5x
Sat, 15 Jun 2024US$4.4bUS$9.2b-US$30,111,406.0011.3x-146.3x0.5x
Mon, 13 May 2024US$4.3bUS$9.2b-US$30,111,406.0010.7x-141.3x0.5x
Wed, 10 Apr 2024US$3.9bUS$9.3bUS$30.6m8.1x128.5x0.4x
Fri, 08 Mar 2024US$3.9bUS$9.3bUS$22.7m8x174.2x0.4x
Sun, 04 Feb 2024US$5.3bUS$14.3bUS$517.2m6.5x10.3x0.4x
Tue, 02 Jan 2024US$5.6bUS$14.3bUS$517.2m7x10.8x0.4x
Thu, 30 Nov 2023US$5.5bUS$14.3bUS$517.2m6.9x10.7x0.4x
Sat, 28 Oct 2023US$5.2bUS$14.5bUS$615.4m5.3x8.5x0.4x
Mon, 25 Sep 2023US$5.3bUS$14.5bUS$615.4m5.2x8.5x0.4x
Wed, 23 Aug 2023US$5.2bUS$14.5bUS$615.4m4.9x8.4x0.4x
Fri, 21 Jul 2023US$5.4bUS$14.6bUS$840.2m4.7x6.4x0.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

6.4x


Total Market Cap: US$5.4bTotal Earnings: US$840.2mTotal Revenue: US$14.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Paper Products Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 68.4x202420252026
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 0.37x.
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 18% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Comparison

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

US Market-0.93%
Materials-3.06%
Paper and Forestry Products1.47%
Paper Products1.51%
Forestry Products-10.16%
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
No data available

Latest News

MERC
US$0.55
Mercer International
7D
-19.0%
1Y
-85.1%
CLW
US$15.04
Clearwater Paper
7D
-4.1%
1Y
-48.5%
SLVM
US$37.84
Sylvamo
7D
-2.3%
1Y
-24.5%
Narrative Update • Jul 08

SLVM: Index Removals And Share Repurchases Will Support Future Upside

The Sylvamo analyst price target has been reduced from about $63.33 to $59.00, as analysts factor in updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E following recent research commentary. What’s in the News for Sylvamo Sylvamo Corporation (NYSE: SLVM) was dropped from the Russell 2000 Growth Benchmark, based on the latest index constituent review.
MAGN
US$12.56
Magnera
7D
-0.2%
1Y
-0.3%
ITP
US$0.17
IT Tech Packaging
7D
-6.7%
1Y
-10.8%