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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
In the last week, the Paper Products industry is up 9.6%, with Sylvamo up 11%. In the past year, the industry is down 34%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 36% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Jan 2026 | US$3.1b | US$10.2b | -US$238,230,723.00 | 11.4x | -13x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 14 Dec 2025 | US$2.9b | US$10.2b | -US$238,230,723.00 | 11x | -12.3x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 11 Nov 2025 | US$2.4b | US$9.9b | -US$377,756,422.00 | 9.4x | -6.4x | 0.2x |
| Thu, 09 Oct 2025 | US$2.7b | US$10.0b | -US$233,436,422.00 | 8x | -11.4x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 06 Sep 2025 | US$2.8b | US$10.0b | -US$233,436,422.00 | 8.4x | -12x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 04 Aug 2025 | US$2.8b | US$9.9b | -US$126,562,343.00 | 6.4x | -22.4x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 02 Jul 2025 | US$3.2b | US$9.9b | -US$153,177,343.00 | 7.1x | -20.9x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 30 May 2025 | US$3.4b | US$9.9b | -US$153,177,343.00 | 7.9x | -21.9x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 27 Apr 2025 | US$3.6b | US$9.6b | -US$72,984,094.00 | 8x | -49.8x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 25 Mar 2025 | US$4.1b | US$9.6b | -US$72,923,238.00 | 8.9x | -56.8x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 20 Feb 2025 | US$4.6b | US$9.6b | -US$287,046,238.00 | 9.8x | -16.1x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 18 Jan 2025 | US$4.8b | US$10.3b | US$94.2m | 30.4x | 51.1x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 16 Dec 2024 | US$5.1b | US$10.3b | US$94.2m | 32x | 54.3x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 13 Nov 2024 | US$5.5b | US$10.2b | US$57.2m | 31.8x | 95.9x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 11 Oct 2024 | US$4.4b | US$9.2b | US$1.1m | 12.2x | 3888.5x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 08 Sep 2024 | US$4.0b | US$9.2b | US$1.1m | 12.1x | 3587.7x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 06 Aug 2024 | US$4.2b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 10.9x | -140.7x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 04 Jul 2024 | US$4.3b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 11x | -141.2x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 01 Jun 2024 | US$4.5b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 11.8x | -149x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 29 Apr 2024 | US$4.0b | US$9.3b | US$30.6m | 8.3x | 131.5x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 27 Mar 2024 | US$3.9b | US$9.3b | US$22.7m | 8.2x | 173.4x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 23 Feb 2024 | US$3.5b | US$9.3b | -US$2,831,889.00 | 7.5x | -1243.7x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 21 Jan 2024 | US$5.4b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 6.7x | 10.4x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 19 Dec 2023 | US$5.4b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 6.9x | 10.5x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 16 Nov 2023 | US$5.5b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 6.9x | 10.7x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 14 Oct 2023 | US$5.3b | US$14.5b | US$615.4m | 5.3x | 8.6x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 11 Sep 2023 | US$5.2b | US$14.5b | US$615.4m | 5x | 8.4x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 09 Aug 2023 | US$5.5b | US$14.5b | US$651.4m | 5.4x | 8.5x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 07 Jul 2023 | US$5.1b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 4.4x | 6.1x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 04 Jun 2023 | US$5.2b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 4.6x | 6.2x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 02 May 2023 | US$5.6b | US$14.5b | US$815.7m | 4.8x | 6.8x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 30 Mar 2023 | US$5.5b | US$14.5b | US$815.7m | 4.9x | 6.8x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 25 Feb 2023 | US$5.8b | US$14.5b | US$831.7m | 5x | 7x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 23 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$52.27 | 8.2% +US$155.4m | -34.1% | PE11.5x | |
| MERC Mercer International | US$2.74 | 13.2% +US$21.4m | -57.1% | PS0.1x | |
| MAGN Magnera | US$15.09 | 3.8% +US$19.6m | -15.7% | PS0.2x | |
| CLW Clearwater Paper | US$20.54 | 6.1% +US$19.1m | -31.0% | PS0.2x |