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U.S. Paper Products Industry Analysis
UpdatedJan 15, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies8
- 7D9.6%
- 3M25.5%
- 1Y-34.2%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Paper Products industry has risen 7.4%, driven by gains from Sylvamo of 11%. However, the industry is down 33% over the past year. Looking forward, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Jan 2026 | US$3.1b | US$10.2b | -US$238,230,723.00 | 11.4x | -13x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 13 Dec 2025 | US$2.9b | US$10.2b | -US$238,230,723.00 | 11x | -12.3x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 10 Nov 2025 | US$2.4b | US$9.9b | -US$377,756,422.00 | 9.4x | -6.4x | 0.2x |
| Wed, 08 Oct 2025 | US$2.7b | US$10.0b | -US$233,436,422.00 | 7.9x | -11.6x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 05 Sep 2025 | US$2.8b | US$10.0b | -US$233,436,422.00 | 8.3x | -11.8x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 03 Aug 2025 | US$2.8b | US$9.9b | -US$126,562,343.00 | 6.4x | -22.4x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 01 Jul 2025 | US$3.2b | US$9.9b | -US$153,177,343.00 | 7.1x | -20.9x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 29 May 2025 | US$3.4b | US$9.9b | -US$153,177,343.00 | 7.8x | -22.4x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 26 Apr 2025 | US$3.7b | US$9.6b | -US$72,984,094.00 | 8x | -50.4x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 24 Mar 2025 | US$4.1b | US$9.6b | -US$72,923,238.00 | 8.8x | -56.8x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 19 Feb 2025 | US$4.6b | US$9.6b | -US$287,046,238.00 | 9.8x | -16.1x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 17 Jan 2025 | US$4.8b | US$10.3b | US$94.2m | 30.1x | 51.4x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 15 Dec 2024 | US$5.1b | US$10.3b | US$94.2m | 32x | 54.3x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 12 Nov 2024 | US$5.5b | US$10.2b | US$57.2m | 32.5x | 96.2x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 10 Oct 2024 | US$4.4b | US$9.2b | US$1.1m | 12.1x | 3898.1x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 07 Sep 2024 | US$4.0b | US$9.2b | US$1.1m | 12.1x | 3587.7x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 05 Aug 2024 | US$4.2b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 11.5x | -140.7x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 03 Jul 2024 | US$4.2b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 10.9x | -138x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 31 May 2024 | US$4.5b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 11.6x | -149x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 28 Apr 2024 | US$4.0b | US$9.3b | US$30.6m | 8.3x | 131.5x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 26 Mar 2024 | US$3.9b | US$9.3b | US$22.7m | 8.2x | 173.1x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 22 Feb 2024 | US$3.5b | US$9.3b | -US$2,831,889.00 | 7.3x | -1231.2x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 20 Jan 2024 | US$5.4b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 6.7x | 10.4x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 18 Dec 2023 | US$5.4b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 6.7x | 10.5x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 15 Nov 2023 | US$5.4b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 6.9x | 10.5x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 13 Oct 2023 | US$5.2b | US$14.5b | US$615.4m | 5.1x | 8.5x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 10 Sep 2023 | US$5.2b | US$14.5b | US$615.4m | 5x | 8.4x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 08 Aug 2023 | US$5.5b | US$14.5b | US$651.4m | 5.5x | 8.5x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 06 Jul 2023 | US$5.2b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 4.5x | 6.1x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 03 Jun 2023 | US$5.2b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 4.6x | 6.2x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 01 May 2023 | US$5.6b | US$14.5b | US$815.7m | 4.9x | 6.9x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 29 Mar 2023 | US$5.5b | US$14.5b | US$815.7m | 4.9x | 6.7x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 24 Feb 2023 | US$5.8b | US$14.5b | US$831.7m | 5.1x | 7x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 22 Jan 2023 | US$5.8b | 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 | 0.18% | |
| Materials | 5.42% | |
| Paper and Forestry Products | 13.93% | |
| Paper Products | 9.63% | |
| Forestry Products | 16.13% | |
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$52.16 | 10.7% +US$199.2m | -35.1% | PE11.4x | |
| CLW Clearwater Paper | US$20.33 | 10.7% +US$31.6m | -31.0% | PS0.2x | |
| MAGN Magnera | US$15.02 | 4.7% +US$24.2m | -15.8% | PS0.2x | |
| MERC Mercer International | US$2.66 | 10.4% +US$16.7m | -57.7% | PS0.09x |