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U.S. Paper Products Industry Analysis
UpdatedFeb 11, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies8
- 7D7.6%
- 3M14.5%
- 1Y-36.6%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Paper Products industry has risen 7.6%, driven by gains from Sylvamo of 7.8%. However, the industry is down 37% over the past year. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 11 Feb 2026 | US$3.0b | US$10.3b | -US$212,230,723.00 | 11.3x | -14x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 09 Jan 2026 | US$2.8b | US$10.2b | -US$238,230,723.00 | 10.6x | -11.9x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 07 Dec 2025 | US$2.8b | US$10.2b | -US$238,230,723.00 | 10.7x | -11.9x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 04 Nov 2025 | US$2.4b | US$10.1b | -US$276,536,422.00 | 7.3x | -8.6x | 0.2x |
| Thu, 02 Oct 2025 | US$2.7b | US$10.0b | -US$233,436,422.00 | 8.1x | -11.7x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 30 Aug 2025 | US$2.9b | US$10.0b | -US$233,436,422.00 | 8.5x | -12.2x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 28 Jul 2025 | US$3.3b | US$9.9b | -US$153,177,343.00 | 7.1x | -21.3x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 25 Jun 2025 | US$3.2b | US$9.9b | -US$153,177,343.00 | 7.3x | -20.9x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 23 May 2025 | US$3.4b | US$9.9b | -US$153,177,343.00 | 7.9x | -22.5x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 20 Apr 2025 | US$3.7b | US$9.6b | -US$72,984,094.00 | 8.2x | -50.9x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 18 Mar 2025 | US$4.1b | US$9.6b | -US$72,923,238.00 | 8.8x | -56.8x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 13 Feb 2025 | US$4.8b | US$10.5b | -US$100,846,238.00 | 123.6x | -47.7x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 11 Jan 2025 | US$4.8b | US$10.3b | US$94.2m | 31x | 50.5x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 09 Dec 2024 | US$5.3b | US$10.3b | US$94.2m | 33.3x | 56.2x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 06 Nov 2024 | US$4.5b | US$8.0b | US$36.2m | 124.2x | 124.3x | 0.6x |
| Fri, 04 Oct 2024 | US$4.3b | US$9.2b | US$1.1m | 11.8x | 3880x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 01 Sep 2024 | US$4.3b | US$9.2b | US$1.1m | 13x | 3814.7x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 30 Jul 2024 | US$4.6b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 12.5x | -154.1x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 27 Jun 2024 | US$4.3b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 11.2x | -142x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 25 May 2024 | US$4.5b | US$9.2b | -US$30,111,406.00 | 11.8x | -148.5x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 22 Apr 2024 | US$3.8b | US$9.3b | US$30.6m | 7.9x | 124.1x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 20 Mar 2024 | US$3.8b | US$9.3b | US$22.7m | 8x | 167.4x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 16 Feb 2024 | US$3.1b | US$9.4b | US$119.9m | 7.4x | 25.6x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 14 Jan 2024 | US$5.5b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 6.7x | 10.6x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 12 Dec 2023 | US$5.6b | US$14.3b | US$517.2m | 7x | 10.9x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 09 Nov 2023 | US$5.4b | US$14.4b | US$568.3m | 5.4x | 9.5x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 07 Oct 2023 | US$5.2b | US$14.5b | US$615.4m | 5.1x | 8.5x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 04 Sep 2023 | US$5.3b | US$14.5b | US$615.4m | 5.2x | 8.7x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 02 Aug 2023 | US$5.6b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 5.1x | 6.7x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 30 Jun 2023 | US$5.1b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 4.2x | 6x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 28 May 2023 | US$5.2b | US$14.6b | US$840.2m | 4.6x | 6.2x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 25 Apr 2023 | US$5.6b | US$14.5b | US$815.7m | 4.9x | 6.8x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 23 Mar 2023 | US$5.6b | US$14.5b | US$831.7m | 5x | 6.7x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 18 Feb 2023 | US$5.7b | US$14.5b | US$854.6m | 4.9x | 6.7x | 0.4x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
6.7x
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 11% per year, which is driving profits down.
Industry Comparison
How does U.S. Paper Products compare with similar industries?
| US Market | 0.99% | |
| Materials | 2.49% | |
| Paper and Forestry Products | 8.04% | |
| Paper Products | 7.57% | |
| Forestry Products | 8.24% | |
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$51.57 | 7.8% +US$146.3m | -32.3% | PE11.3x | |
| MAGN Magnera | US$14.60 | 8.1% +US$39.4m | -32.3% | PS0.2x | |
| CLW Clearwater Paper | US$18.35 | 10.1% +US$26.9m | -38.0% | PS0.2x |
