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U.S. Paper Products Industry Analysis
UpdatedFeb 05, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies8
- 7D2.7%
- 3M20.1%
- 1Y-38.5%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Paper Products industry has dropped 5.0%, driven by a pullback from Mercer International of 12%. However, the industry is down 41% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 35% 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, 05 Feb 2026 | US$2.8b | US$10.2b | -US$238,230,723.00 | 11.1x | -11.6x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 03 Jan 2026 | US$2.9b | US$10.2b | -US$238,230,723.00 | 10.5x | -12x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 01 Dec 2025 | US$2.8b | US$10.2b | -US$238,230,723.00 | 10.4x | -11.7x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 29 Oct 2025 | US$2.6b | US$10.0b | -US$233,436,422.00 | 7.9x | -11x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 26 Sep 2025 | US$2.6b | US$10.0b | -US$233,436,422.00 | 7.9x | -11.3x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 24 Aug 2025 | US$2.9b | US$10.0b | -US$233,436,422.00 | 8.3x | -12.2x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 22 Jul 2025 | US$3.1b | US$9.9b | -US$153,177,343.00 | 6.8x | -20.5x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 19 Jun 2025 | US$3.2b | US$9.9b | -US$153,177,343.00 | 7.1x | -20.9x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 17 May 2025 | US$3.5b | US$9.9b | -US$153,177,343.00 | 8x | -22.9x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 14 Apr 2025 | US$3.7b | US$9.6b | -US$72,923,238.00 | 8.1x | -51x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 12 Mar 2025 | US$4.1b | US$9.6b | -US$72,923,238.00 | 9x | -56.7x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 07 Feb 2025 | US$4.9b | US$10.5b | -US$132,846,238.00 | 137.8x | -36.7x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 05 Jan 2025 | US$4.9b | US$10.3b | US$94.2m | 31.5x | 51.5x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 03 Dec 2024 | US$5.4b | US$10.3b | US$94.2m | 33.7x | 57.1x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 31 Oct 2024 | US$4.5b | US$9.2b | US$1.1m | 12.3x | 3978.6x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 28 Sep 2024 | US$4.4b | US$9.2b | US$1.1m | 12.7x | 3906.1x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 26 Aug 2024 | US$4.3b | US$9.2b | US$1.1m | 13.2x | 3852.7x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 24 Jul 2024 | US$4.5b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 12.1x | -149.7x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 21 Jun 2024 | US$4.4b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 11.2x | -145.3x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 19 May 2024 | US$4.5b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 11.5x | -149.8x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 16 Apr 2024 | US$3.8b | US$9.3b | US$30.6m | 7.8x | 124x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 14 Mar 2024 | US$4.0b | US$9.3b | US$22.7m | 8.2x | 175.3x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 10 Feb 2024 | US$3.1b | US$9.4b | US$119.9m | 6.6x | 26.1x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 08 Jan 2024 | US$5.5b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 6.8x | 10.6x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 06 Dec 2023 | US$5.7b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 7.1x | 11.1x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 03 Nov 2023 | US$5.3b | US$14.5b | US$661.0m | 5.5x | 8x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 01 Oct 2023 | US$5.3b | US$14.5b | US$615.4m | 5.4x | 8.7x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 29 Aug 2023 | US$5.2b | US$14.5b | US$615.4m | 4.9x | 8.5x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 27 Jul 2023 | US$5.5b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 5x | 6.6x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 24 Jun 2023 | US$5.1b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 4.4x | 6.1x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 22 May 2023 | US$5.3b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 4.7x | 6.3x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 19 Apr 2023 | US$5.5b | US$14.5b | US$815.7m | 4.9x | 6.8x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 17 Mar 2023 | US$5.5b | US$14.5b | US$831.7m | 4.8x | 6.6x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 12 Feb 2023 | US$5.6b | US$14.9b | US$969.5m | 4.4x | 5.8x | 0.4x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
5.8x
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 | -1.46% | |
| Materials | 0.21% | |
| Paper and Forestry Products | 5.29% | |
| Paper Products | 2.68% | |
| Forestry Products | 6.49% | |
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$50.77 | 2.6% +US$51.7m | -35.2% | PE11.1x | |
| MAGN Magnera | US$14.20 | 7.5% +US$35.5m | -27.5% | PS0.2x | |
| CLW Clearwater Paper | US$17.76 | 2.4% +US$6.7m | -44.0% | PS0.2x |
